Types of On-Campus Employment

Student 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:

  • Log in to NEST.
  • Select Financial Aid.
  • View your Financial Aid Awards for the current academic year.

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

Before applying, review the Student Employment Policy for eligibility requirements, work hour limits, and employment expectations.

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Student Employment Compensation

Compensation for on-campus employment is determined by each department. View the compensation scale provided by Financial Aid. Please read the Statement on Ethical Conduct prior to your on-campus employment.

WORK

Your Essential Guide: WORK (Work Opportunities and Real World Knowledge)

WORK is your one-stop shop for finding, landing, and thriving in student employment at Montclair State University. Whether it’s your first campus role or you want to deepen your understanding of student employment, this course guides you every step of the way, from spotting opportunities to navigating important university policies. Inside WORK, You’ll Find Guidance On:

  • Understanding student employment at Montclair State University
  • Find and apply for on-campus positions
  • Succeed and grow as a student employee
  • And much more!

On- and off-campus employers post jobs, internships, and more on Handshake. 

Student Employment Types

Student Employment Compensation

Compensation for on-campus employment is determined by each department. View the compensation scale provided by Financial Aid. Please read the Statement on Ethical Conduct prior to your on-campus employment.

Compensation for on-campus employment is determined by each department. View the compensation scale provided by Financial Aid. Please read the Statement on Ethical Conduct prior to 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.

Supervisor Canvas Course for On-Campus Employement

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.

Student Employment Types

Student Employment Compensation

Compensation for on-campus employment is determined by each department. View the compensation scale provided by Financial Aid. Please read the Statement on Ethical Conduct prior to your on-campus employment.

Compensation for on-campus employment is determined by each department. View the compensation scale provided by Financial Aid. Please read the Statement on Ethical Conduct prior to 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.