On-Campus Jobs

Earn income, build professional skills, gain valuable work experience. Types of on-campus employment:

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

 A federally funded program for students who qualify through the FAFSA. Federal Work-Study positions must be worked on campus. 

If you've been awarded Federal Work-Study, you may apply for both FWS-designated positions and Student Assistant positions To check your award in NEST: Select Financial Aid. View your Financial Aid Awards for the current academic year. Student

Student Assistant

 A university-funded, part-time employment program for students who do not qualify for Federal Work-Study. Eligibility Requirements

  • Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Be enrolled in at least: 9 credits (undergraduate), 6 credits (graduate)
  • Work no more than 20 hours per week
  • Work no more than 6 consecutive hours or 10 total hours in a calendar day.

Handshake: Apply to on- and off-campus employers for jobs, internships, and more.

WORK is your one-stop shop for finding, landing, and thriving in student employment 

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Student Employment Compensation

Each department determines compensation for on-campus employment. View the compensation scale provided by Financial Aid. Please read the Statement on Ethical Conduct before your on-campus employment.

Student Employment Policy

Montclair State University is committed to providing meaningful on-campus employment opportunities for full-time undergraduate and graduate students.  These opportunities are intended to enable students to earn a portion of their educational expenses, enhance their educational development and growth, and provide experiences that may be of vocational value in post-college years.  Prior to applying to on-campus student employment positions, please review the Student Employment Policy.

Getting Started - WORK 

Your student employment guide!

This course is designed to support students who are just getting started in the job search process AND for those who have already secured their campus job.  This course uses modules for course materials. To get started, visit M1: An Introduction to Student Employment.

The WORK Supervisor's Guide to Student Employment. It includes resources, best practices, and guidance to support you throughout the student employment lifecycle. If you have any trouble accessing the course, please don't hesitate to reach out.

  • Recruitment & Hiring Resources
    We noticed a jump in student employment positions (yay!). If you're hiring, we encourage you to revisit the Recruitment & Hiring section of the Supervisor WORK course for tips on creating effective job postings, including incorporating learning outcomes into your position descriptions.