On-Campus Student Employment
Getting a job on Saint Louis University's campus is more than earning a paycheck. It can provide an opportunity to gain valuable skills that employers seek in college graduates.
Working at SLU includes opportunities for learning, reflection and advancement. So whether you are checking in guests, setting up for a special event or leading a team of peers, we encourage you to make the most out of your work experience.
Getting Started
- Consider your interests, skills and work availability
- Find out if you are Federal Work-Study eligible
- Research on-campus jobs in Handshake
- Prepare a resume and cover letter and add them to Handshake (it can take up to three days for Career Services to review documents)
- Submit job application** (be sure to include your availability)
- Prepare for interview
- Follow up with department contact (within one week)
** NOTE: You must provide unexpired, original hiring documents in order to be added to payroll and be eligible to begin working. For a list of acceptable documents, please review this link: Form I-9 Acceptable Documents
Understanding FWS vs. Non-FWS
Federal Work-Study jobs won’t feel much different to you as a student worker, but to apply for some positions you must be FWS eligible.
Find Out If You are FWS Eligible
Professional Development
Working for the University has value beyond the money you make. The training and experience you receive in your campus job will pay dividends for far longer than your time here as a student. Your communication skills, work ethic, leadership abilities and understanding of the value of diversity in the workplace will all be enhanced by what you learn as a student employee and can help you stand out as you begin your career after SLU.
SLU Student Employee Professional Employment Manual
SLU Sparks
The SLU Sparks program honors the ways in which even a single act can have a huge impact on us and the people we serve. Members of the SLU community are encouraged to take a moment to acknowledge the contributions of colleagues with a SLU Spark — a short note recognizing them.
FAQ for Student Employees and Supervisors
Check with Student Financial Services for instructions on completing your FAFSA. Once approved, your eligibility will be listed in Banner.
Not necessarily. Many departments do prefer or require positions be filled with students in the Federal Work-Study Program, but you still need to apply and interview.
Yes, but you should be aware that there are fewer campus jobs available for noneligible students.
We recommend following up with a department within one week of applying. Ask if there is a time frame in which you can expect to hear back from the department contact. Be assertive but not overly aggressive.
As of January 2023, the minimum wage for on-campus employment is $12. Up-to-date details about student wages may be addressed by emailing payroll@slu.edu.
Most student employees work eight to 12 hours per week. During the semester, students can work up to 20 hours per week. During summer and other break periods, students can work up to 40 hours per week.
A 2016 focus group of SLU student employees shared that on-campus jobs do tend to be more flexible than off-campus jobs. While on-campus employers do set high employee expectations, they also understand that you are a student first.
Not necessarily. Just as student class schedules change, student work schedules may change each semester. Be sure to share your availability with your supervisor at the beginning of each semester.
Career Services can take up to three days to review documents added to Handshake. Sometimes Career Services will decline your document and give you written feedback on improvement. Students have a higher rate of success when Career Services reviews and approves their documents.