Each college, division, or department on campus has its own way of advertising available jobs for students; however, Handshake is the main platform for on-campus sudent employment. Below, you will find information on how and where to find available student employee job opportunities at USC. To prepare to job search and be a competitive applicant, please visit the Career Center to have your documents reviewed and talk to a Career Coach.
Eligibility Requirements
Before you start searching for a student job or working as a student employee, review the following criteria to ensure that you meet eligibility requirements.
Students must be at least 16 years old, enrolled at USC
(full-time or part-time), and pursuing a degree.1
Can work on-campus with proper work authorization. Visit International Student and Scholar Support for more information.
Work Study
Federal Work-Study: A financial aid program to help pay for college expenses (not applied directly to your tuition bill). Jobs are available on-campus or in community service agencies. Work Study funds can be applied to most student employee positions on campus; however, you can also search for a work-study eligible only role through Handshake. Check out the Office of Financial Aid for more information on eligibility and requirements. To review all current available jobs, visit the work study Find a Job page.
Graduate Assistantships
Roles: Teaching, research, resident advisors, athletics, or administrative tasks. Opportunities may be available at admission or for current students. Visit the Graduate School for more information on graduate assistantships.
Job Boards
Various offices that typically employ students have informative websites to explain the different roles hired in their office. These job applications can be found on Handshake, linked below. On the Columbia campus, the departments that often hire students include:
Campus Recreation
Career Center
Graduate School Opportunities Bulletin Board
Housing
Student Orientation
Undergraduate Admissions
Visitor Center
Campus Job Boards:
Handshake
Student Success Center
Other Employment
Direct Contact: Some jobs are advertised through fliers or word of mouth. Contact specific schools or units directly for available jobs.
Experiential Learning and Internships
The Career Center provides information about internships, co-ops, service opportunities and other off-campus jobs.