FAQs for Students

You will see that message if you do not meet the requirements of the position. Hiring managers set various preferences for their jobs and not all students will meet those preferences. We advise all students to use the filter “Matches all employer preferences” so they can easily see the jobs for which they are eligible.

Read through the information and tips in the “Federal Work Study” section here!

There are many types of student employment opportunities, including as office assistants, proctors, and staff at the ITS Help Desk. The best way to learn about the many different positions being offered is to look through postings for open positions.

No. Positions are extremely competitive and hiring managers select the student they feel is the best fit for their needs. Using the proper job search strategies greatly increases your chances of getting hired.

To find on-campus jobs, go to the Jobs tab in Handshake. Then click the Filters button and choose On Campus Student Employment.

If undergraduate students would like assistance with their resume or cover letter, they should make an appointment with the Career Lab team on Handshake. Graduate students should consult their individual graduate schools for assistance.

Yes, you can, and should, apply for multiple student employment positions, because jobs are very competitive. Start applying, and don’t stop until you are hired!

Fall positions are posted during the summer, and spring positions are posted in December and January. However, jobs are approved on a rolling basis throughout the year, so check frequently to see whether new opportunities have been posted that might interest you. Positions are competitive and can fill quickly once interviews begin, so don’t wait too long–or be too choosy–and risk missing your opportunity to apply.

It varies greatly depending on the position because so many departments handle hiring differently. Some review applications as soon as the job is posted, while others wait until a job expires. If you are a final candidate for a position, a hiring manager will contact you to schedule an interview. If you are concerned about not hearing about positions, please email oncampusemployment@clarku.edu or make an appointment using “On-Campus Job Search” as the appointment type.

The required hours for on-campus jobs vary. The posted job description always lists the number of hours. During the semester, U.S. students can work up to 25 hours per week; international students can work up to 20 hours per week. Starting the first full week after exams end and through the final full week before classes start, students can work up to 40 hours per week (inclusive of all positions on campus).  

To update your direct deposit information, please use our secure direct deposit upload portal for banking information. You will be required to provide proof of your banking account and routing number. To do this you can upload a bank statement or a screenshot from your banking app. Please make sure the image includes your full account number.

We do! Please submit any documents that include Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to our secure upload portal. This information should never be sent via email.