The Office of Student Employment provides a variety of on-campus employment programs for students throughout their years at Hofstra University. Through a part-time position on campus, students may enhance their academic experiences by applying learned theories in a practical setting while earning money to assist with college expenses. To be eligible, students must be matriculated and enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours.
LOCATION: The Office of Student Employment is located in the Human Resources Center on north campus.
HOURS: Services are provided on a walk-in basis during office hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Individual appointments, when necessary, can be scheduled by calling (516) 463-6782.
TYPES OF POSITIONS ON CAMPUS
The main categories of student positions are Undergraduate Assistant, Graduate Assistant and Federal Work-Study. On-campus positions are as varied as the different offices and departments that service the University community. Many opportunities are available in academic departments on campus as well as different student services departments. Student positions include working at the Axinn Library, the Residential Programs Office, the Recreation Center, Student Computing Services, Public Safety, and at academic department offices.
Many of the student positions available on campus involve general office duties. Typically students answer phones, sit at reception desks, prepare mailings, file, and can be messengers between offices. Some positions require familiarity with computers, including word processing or data entry. Some students work as front desk security for the residence halls or as safety patrols around campus. Other positions include science and computer lab assistants, lifeguards, sports referees, child care providers, tutors, and library workers. Wherever possible, efforts will be made to match a student’s interest with a related referral.
HOW TO APPLY FOR AN ON-CAMPUS STUDENT POSITION
Positions are available in many departments on campus, whether on a University-funded budget or through the Federal Work-Study Program. Eligibility for student employment is available to matriculated students who are enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours.
A student who has Federal Work-Study (“FWS”) in his/her financial aid award may apply for a Federal Work-Study position. Eligibility for FWS is determined by the Office of Financial Aid. If eligible for FWS, a student may obtain an FWS Employment Authorization from the Office of Student Employment. Once they have obtained this authorization form, FWS students may apply to hiring departments for FWS positions.
For students who do not qualify for FWS, there are many areas on campus that employ undergraduate assistants and graduate assistants. These positions are not financial aid-based. Undergraduate and graduate assistant positions may be advertised by the Office of Student Employment or by a specific department. Students apply directly to the department for these positions and must bring an on-campus work permit from the department to the Office of Student Employment to be hired and before beginning work.
HOURS AND PAY
Students are permitted to work only one position per semester for a maximum of 20-25 hours per week during the academic year, depending on the employment category. Additional hours may be allowed during vacation periods, including the summer.
A student may appeal to the Office of Student Employment for an exemption from the one-position limit requirement by completing the One-Position Limit Exemption Form, available electronically on this webpage. No exemptions will be granted unless exceptional circumstances are demonstrated by the student-applicant. Moreover, no exemptions will be granted where the Secondary Position weekly hours, when combined with the Primary Position weekly hours, exceed the 20-25 hour weekly maximum requirement. Please note that the desire for extra income is not an exceptional circumstance. Examples of exceptional circumstances may include: the Secondary Position is temporary or less than 6 hours per week, or the applicant has significant prior experience in the hiring department.
The amount and form of compensation vary depending on the type of work, department needs and student skills. A small number of positions pay a stipend for incidental incurred expenses. All payments are made directly to the student in compliance with applicable laws and are considered taxable income.
SUMMER POSITIONS ON CAMPUS
Students may continue to work on campus from June through August. Some positions offer full-time hours and a salary differential during the summer months. Contact the Office of Student Employment for details during the spring semester.
OFF-CAMPUS POSITIONS
There are opportunities for students who are eligible for Federal Work-Study to work at off-campus locations. These community service positions are in the local area and include working with elementary school children as reading tutors, and office work in nonprofit and government agencies. Students interested in this employment should contact the Office of Student Employment.
For other part-time employment in the local community, visit The Career Center at M. Robert Lowe Hall, South Campus.
SUPERVISOR INFORMATION
Supervisors please note that on-campus work permits are now available electronically on the myHofstra portal under the Employee/Services & Support/Human Resources tabs.