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
Other Types of Employment
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.