On-campus Jobs

I. What kind of on-campus jobs can MSU students apply for?

• Federal Work Study Employment (FWS)
  If you are a recipient of financial aid, you may receive Federal Work Study funds. Look at your award letter or log into WESS to see if Federal Work Study is listed among your loans. If FWS funds are listed, you can apply for FWS jobs.
  If you are a recipient of financial aid, and you are not receiving FWS funds, but wish to, visit or call the Financial Aid office at 655.4461.
• Student Assistant Employment (SA)
  Anyone can apply for a Student Assistant position.
• Detailed handbooks regarding the Student Employment Program are listed below:
  1. Job titles and pay rates are available in the Employer's Guide to On Campus Employment at http://www.montclair.edu/FinancialAid/federal/fws_employers_guide.pdf
  2. Human Resources Student Employment Policy http://www.montclair.edu/hr/forms/studentemppolicy.pdf

II. How do I find out what on-campus jobs are available?

Use Career Directions, our Internet job posting system, to search for on-campus jobs.
1. Read the FWS and SA descriptions above and determine which positions you will be applying for. Once determined, then

Click here for the federal work study two page application. Print the form.
or
Click here for the student assistant two page application. Print the form.

2. Bookmark this page or print the instructions below to facilitate your search

3. Register with Career Directions using your MSU email address and Password by clicking this link.

4. Once logged in, click on Job Search in the pale blue area at the top of the page.
5. On the right side of the Search page, you will see a category called Position Type. Select either On-Campus Federal Work Study or On-Campus Student Assistant to see those positions.

6. Click Search to see the appropriate job posting (FWS or SA).

7. Fill-out the applications you've printed and bring them to the hiring office listed under Contact Information on the posting.

III. FAQs

Q: Where can I get an on-campus job application?
A: Application forms for both Federal Work Study (FWS) and Student Assistant (SA) are available online (see section II above) and in The Center for Career Services and Cooperative Education, Morehead Hall, Third Floor, Room 337.

Q: What are your office hours?
A: During the school year, we're open Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4:30. We have evening hours on Mondays and Thursdays until 7pm. During the summer we're open Monday through Thursday from 8 to 5:15 (there are no evening hours in the summer).

Q: I have FWS funds. Can I apply to SA positions as well?
A: Yes.

Q: How many positions can I apply for?
A: As many as you like.

Q: What do I do when I complete my application(s)?
A: Bring your application to the Contact Person listed in Section I of your application.

Q: Can I get Direct Deposit?
A: Yes. Ask your supervisor to obtain the paperwork from the Payroll office.

Q: I think I could use some help managing my money. Do you have any suggestions for me?
A: Visit our college student money management site