Student Employment Types and Wages

Students work anywhere from 1-15 hours per week depending on their schedule and position. Student employees work an average of 10 hours per week. On-campus and off-campus opportunities are available.

On-Campus Employment

Typical student positions on the College of St. Catherine campus include:

Dining services staff (main dining room, grill, deli, marketplace, and catering)
Library aide
Fitness center receptionist and lifeguard
Residence hall receptionist
O’Shaughnessy auditorium usher
Computer center assistant
Science lab assistant
Early childhood aide
Office/clerical assistant

Benefits to On-Campus Employment

Schedules are often more flexible than off-campus employment.
Shifts can be shorter and scheduled between classes.
No transportation is required.
On-campus jobs pay more than the current minimum wage.
The College is exempt from withholding FICA taxes from your check. This means you receive 7.65% more per hour than students who work off-campus.

Off-Campus Employment

St. Kate’s students also have the opportunity to work off-campus at community service organizations, gaining valuable experience in the community and making a difference while funding their college education.. Any student who is granted federal or Minnesota state work study is eligible for this component of the work study program.

America Reads – America Reads Challenge supplies local elementary schools with college students to help children in kindergarten through third grade improve their reading skills. St. Kate’s currently has three sites available with a variety of daytime shifts to fit students’ schedules. Students with St. Kate's work study are also eligible for these positions.

Community Service - We work with more than 10 community service agencies that offer both direct service and administrative positions for St. Kate's students.

Benefits to America Reads and Community Service Jobs

Gain experience in an area of interest to you that can be used on resumes and for job searches in the future.
Help people in need.
Make valuable connections in the community.
Learn about other cultures and cultural differences.
Make a real difference in someone’s life.

Visit the Community Work and Learning website to learn more about community service opportunities.

Wages

The basic wages 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.