Student On Campus Employment
WHY WORK ON CAMPUS?
Having an on campus job while studying provides a variety of benefits. Not only are on campus jobs flexible with scheduling, they are a wonderful way to begin to develop soft skills necessary in the workforce while gaining valuable experience to prepare you for life after Northeastern State University. Use this page to help answer any questions you might have about obtaining an on campus job and looking at what positions are available. As a reminder, ALL students are eligible to work on campus.
Work-Study, Institutional and Graduate Assistant positions are available at NSU. You can view job listings with handshake. All student employment at Northeastern State University is coordinated through Career Services and Student Financial Services. Note: NSU encourages all students to participate in community service activities.
What is On Campus Work Study?
The Federal Work-Study program allows undergraduate and graduate students with financial need to work part-time on or off campus to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. The program encourages on-campus work related to your course of study and a flexible work schedule. If awarded work-study, you may work up to 13 hours a week, depending on your class schedule and academic progress. Work-study earnings are at least minimum wage. To apply for work-study, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate your interest in work-study.
Click here for a guide on using Handshake to find student employment.
What is an On Campus Institutional Position?
Institutional employment assists undergraduate and graduate students in finding part-time employment on campus. Average hours are 15 to 20 per week at minimum wage. The Office of Student Financial Services will post job opportunities and assist you in finding a part-time job on campus that will work around your class schedule. All jobs pay at least minimum wage, and you do not have to be on financial aid to apply.
Click here for a guide on using Handshake to find student employment.
What is a Graduate Assistant?
A Graduate Assistant is a graduate student working at a position related to their discipline through the Graduate College. These positions are different from a graduate student working on campus under an Institutional or Work-Study Agreement.
- Where do I find job postings and how do I apply?
- Job postings are listed on Handshake at https://nsuok.joinhandshake.com/login. You can search for positions under NSU and the choice of Work-Study, Institutional or GA. Within each job posting is a link to the Student Employment Application, simply follow the application directions. Use this Guide to Student Employment for a visual step-by-step!
- How do I access Handshake?
- Login to Handshake using your NSU username and password. See instructions on how to register with Handshake. *Note: if you have not activated your profile you will be prompted to answer a brief series of questions to complete your profile. For questions, contact Career Services at careerservices@nsuok.edu or by calling 918-444-3110.
- Who is eligible to work on campus?
- All students are eligible to work on campus. They need only be enrolled in one (1) hour of classes to qualify for Institutional positions. To qualify for Work-Study a student must be enrolled in at least six (6) hours for undergraduate students and five (5) hours for graduate students, have completed a FAFSA and this offer must fit into their financial aid budget.
- How do I determine if I am work-study eligible?
- Work-Study eligibility will appear in your financial aid offers.
- Do I have to be enrolled in the Summer semester to work?
- If you were enrolled in the past Spring semester (even if graduated in Spring) and/or enrolled in the upcoming Fall semester you may work Summer as an Institutional worker. If you are an International student the same rules apply, but if you have graduated in the Spring you may not work the Summer. To work as a Work-Study student you must be enrolled in six (6) hours as an undergraduate student and five (5) as a graduate student.
- Can concurrent students work on campus?
- Yes, but you may only work Institutional positions.
- How do I get paid as a student employee (Work-Study and Institutional only)?
- The wages are paid out as you work. You are paid bi-weekly for the hours that you worked the previous two weeks.
- Do my wages go to my NSU account?
- You are paid by a direct deposit to your bank account (checking or savings provided in your New Hire Paperwork) or to the State Pay Card if you choose this option. You may pay on your NSU account out of wages earned if desired.
- How many hours per week may I work?
- No more than twenty-nine (29) hours per week. This may be one job or split between a variety of Work-Study and Institutional Agreements with more than one (1) job (Ex. Work-Study for 13 hours and Institutional for 16 hours equals 29 hours per week).
- Where can I access New Hire Paperwork?
- Student worker new hire forms can be found here. These need to be completed and submitted three (3) days prior to your start date.
- **NOTE: To fill out forms: Save the form, open it in Adobe Reader and then fill it out and print or send. Do not use these forms for a Graduate Assistant.
GAIN POWERFUL CAREER DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
Whether you know it or not, on campus jobs are providing you lifelong Career Readiness skills. These skills broadly prepare college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management (NACE). Through your role as a student worker you'll have the ability to hone in and practice the following skills:
