Student Employment FAQ
How do I apply for positions? Is there an application?
Students apply for student employment positions with a resumé. Some departments require additional application materials, including cover letters, recommendation forms and schedule forms. If you would like help formulating a resumé or cover letter, visit our Career Development Center website.
What are the benefits to working on campus?
Benefits of working on campus include:
- An opportunity to making valuable connections with other students, staff, and faculty
- Flexible scheduling around your courses, athletic events or other campus activities
- Convenient access (no car required!)
- Higher pay than the federal minimum wage
- Earn 7.65 percent more each pay period due to FICA tax exemption
How much do on-campus jobs pay?
The basic wage for first-year positions is $7.75 per hour. For returning years at the same position, the wage is $8.00 per hour. Wages for advanced positions that require greater skill and responsibility are $8.25 per hour.
What does it mean if I was awarded federal/state work study in my financial aid award?
As a student at St. Kate’s, you are expected to help contribute toward your educational expenses. Work study is one way to do so. If you decide to utilize work study, you will receive a bi-weekly paycheck throughout the semester.
If you have a student account balance, you can take your paycheck directly to the Office of Student Accounts and have it applied toward your account. If you do not have a balance, you can deposit your check into a personal savings or checking account and use it toward day-to-day expenses. Work-study funds are not applied to your account at the beginning of the semester. You earn them over the course of the semester.
How much can I earn during the school year?
The amount you earn depends on how much you work. We strongly suggest that no student work over 20 hours per week and feel that working 10-15 hours per week will help you increase your income without affecting academic performance.
Use the chart below to determine how much you'll need to work throughout the school year to help meet your financial aid obligation or help with day-to-day expenses.
Hours
per week | Rate/hour | Weeks in
academic year | *Earnings
per year |
| 8 | $7.75 | 32 | $1,984 |
| 10 | $7.75 | 32 | $2,480 |
| 12 | $7.75 | 32 | $2,976 |
| 15 | $7.75 | 32 | $3,720 |
You can also work over January term and spring break, as offices on campus are open during these times. Any earnings during these breaks can count toward your financial aid work-study award.
What kind of jobs can I get?
There is a large variety of on-campus jobs. Possibilities include Telefund team member, admission ambassador, photographer, office assistant, website producer, meeting and events staff, library assistant, math and science tutor, lifeguard, America Reads tutor, dining services staff, childcare aide, costume assistant, usher and more.
How do I know if I got a job?
You will be contacted by the department's hiring manager to either interview over the phone or to schedule an in-person interview. Once you have interviewed, the hiring manager will contact you if you have been hired. If you are not hired, you will be notified by the Career Development Center.
Can I follow up with the hiring manager if I have not heard from her/him?
Yes, you are encouraged to follow up with the hiring manager within one to two weeks to check the status of your application and request an interview. You can also contact the student employment coordinator at katieclick@stkate.edu for status information.
How often are new jobs posted?
New jobs are posted to KatieClick as they become available.
How come some student employment jobs are not on campus?
Community Work and Learning is a service program that allows students to gain valuable experience in the community by working with a nonprofit agency while receiving work-study funds. If you are interested in participating or finding out more about this program, visit the Community Work and Learning website.