Student Employment

Westminster College hires hundreds of students each year to work in a variety of different offices and departments. The Student Employment Handbook explains how the program works and outlines employment policies and procedures.

Employment Programs

1. Federal Work Study
2. Student Employment

Students eligible for Federal Work Study will be given priority for campus job openings. To find out if you qualify for the Federal Work Study Program please contact the Financial Aid Office at 801.832.2500.

Find a Student Job

1. Find a list of open positions on the Student Job Board
2. Submit an Application
   • Submit a current resume and Student Employment Application to the hiring manager indicated on the job posting
   • Work with the Career Center if you need help creating a resume
3. Interview
4. Complete New Hire Paperwork & Student Employment Orientation
   • If you are offered the position, you are required to fill out an I-9 form, W-4 form, and Direct Deposit before your start date. You must also provide a form of acceptable ID (original documentation required, no photo copies).
   • New employees must access and complete the Student Employee Orientation Canvas Course within 30 days of employment. Read the instructions below on how to access and complete the Student Employee Orientation.

View the Student Job Board

Working While at Westminster

The employment of students has proven to be a beneficial program for both Westminster College and for the students who work on campus. Each year Westminster College employs over 550 students and invests over $1.6 million for on campus student jobs. Student employment provides students an opportunity to get connected on campus and work with faculty, staff and other students, while earning a paycheck.

Some of the typical jobs and/or departments where students work are

• Admissions Representative
• America Reads Tutor
• ASW Positions
• Athletic Assistant
• Athletic Trainer
• Aviation
• Bike Technician
• Campus Patrol
• Center for Civic Engagement
• Ceramics Studio
• Climbing Wall Instructor
• Computer Lab Assistant
• Concierge Desk
• Environmental Center
• Grounds Assistant
• Hall Monitor
• Library
• Lifeguard
• Mail Services
• Music
• Note taker
• Office Assistant
• Photo Lab Assistant
• Research Assistant
• Scorekeeper
• Student Life
• Teaching Assistant
• Theatre
• Tutor
• Writing Center Consultant

These jobs can provide useful experience for building a resume. If you have any questions about resumes, internships or off campus employment opportunities, contact the Career Center.

Contact Us

Alexandra Shorkey, Student Employment Manager
801.832.2594
ashorkey@westminstercollege.edu

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm

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