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Need a job? We're here to help!

If you want employment experience, networking possibilities, or even just some extra spending money, a part-time job is a great way to fulfill all of those desires while still completing your studies. Whether you are looking for an on-campus job, an off-campus job, or even potential internships, Savvy Student is here to help make you aware of a plethora of possibilities that are available to you!




  • On-Campus Employment
If you're looking for an on-campus job, there are certain steps you need to complete before you start working. All on-campus and off-campus Federal Works Study job opportunities are posted on our website. Before you begin applying you will need to register and create a user account. Once you find jobs you are interested in you will need to upload your resume and submit your applications. As there may be a number of students applying to the same list of jobs it may be in your best interest to follow up with a department by phone, email, or in person. Once you are hired you will need to complete the I-9 Form and turn it in to the Office of Student Financial Services. After turning in the I-9 Form, you will receive your blue card and you will be eligible to start working.

Helpful tip: If you want to find a job that caters to your specific interests, talk to faculty or staff members in the department in which you are interested. Building relationships is a great way to find a job that you will truly enjoy. You never know which Psychology lab or Sociology office may need a student worker!

  •  Off-Campus Employment
Many students who are looking for a part-time job do not think to search for off-campus options when sending out their applications. If you're wondering how to find off-campus job opportunities, the Office of Student Financial Services is here to help! SFS has a list of off-campus job opportunity postings that is constantly being updated, no matter what time of year it is. If you're interesting in finding a low-commitment tutoring job, a baby-sitting job, or even a job as a waiter/waitress at a restaurant, SFS has job postings that will interest you. Check out the list of job postings by clicking here!

Helpful tip: You don't need a car to have an off-campus job! There are some off-campus employers who are willing to travel to Brandeis or accomodate your traveling needs if they wish to hire you. Find out all the details before ruling out an off-campus job opportunity.

Helpful tip: Ask your friends about off-campus jobs they may have, especially if they live in the area! If you have a friend who may be going abroad, you might be able to take over their job. In addition to this, faculty or staff members that you build relationships with may know of job opportunities as well. Make sure to ask around and network.

  • Internship Possibilities
Although SFS doesn't handle internship opportunities in our office, there is a great on-campus resource for all students interested in finding an internship. This resource is the Hiatt Career Center. At Hiatt, there are counselors who are well-equipped to help you perfect your resume, write a great cover letter, and find internships that will make you excited to get off campus and get involved. Be sure to make use of this great resource!

Helpful tip: Before visiting Hiatt, try to have your resume, cover letter, and a list of internship opportunities available. The counselor can make better use of your time if you have some information and ideas ready before you have your appointment.




We may be more than half way through the semester, but that doesn't mean that you can't find some great job opportunities. The most important thing to do if you're interesting in finding a job is to make sure you take advantage of all of your options! Whether it is an on-campus job or an off-campus job, SFS has lots of postings available. Now it's up to YOU to apply!


Happy job-hunting!
Savvy Student

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