Student Employment
For jobs of interest contact the department listed. Departments will initiate payroll authorizations when a student is hired. Job listings for the Fall semester will be posted August 1 (or Monday if August 1 falls on a weekend).
First time student employees must complete an I-9 form when hired. The I-9 form requires students to bring with them original employment documents. Most students use either an original unexpired U.S. Passport OR a WIU School I.D. Card AND an original Social Security Card. There is a complete list of all acceptable documents on the last page of the I-9 form.
- Regular Student Employment
Many student employment opportunities are available with university departments. Student employment is a good way to earn money while building a resume for the future. Student employees find that part-time employment can be a nice "mix" with an academic career. Research shows an effective mix between work and school is no more than 12-15 hours for upper class students and no more than 8-10 hours for new students.
- Federal Work-Study
Federal Work-Study is a federally funded student employment program and
Eligibility is determined through the FAFSA. Otherwise, Federal Work-Study positions have the same qualifications and pay rate as regular student employment. Federal Work-Study funds are limited, so file your FAFSA early. Students, who are offered a Federal Work-Study position by a department on campus but did not receive a Federal Work-Study award, may request that the hiring department contact the Student Employment Office and have their name put on a waiting list.
- Graduate Assistantships (GAs)
GA's are a wonderful way for a graduate student to finance his/her education. GA's are awarded by the department and coordinated by the Graduate Office. These positions normally require up to 20 hours of work per week and provide a monthly stipend and a tuition waiver. More information may be found on the School of Graduate Studies website.
Job Listings
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