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Division of Human Resources

Finding an On-Campus Job

The University of South Carolina employs thousands of student employees in a wide variety of on-campus jobs each year.

Each college, division, or department on campus has its own way of advertising available jobs for students. Below, you will find information on how and where to find available student employee job opportunities at USC.  


Eligibility Requirements

Before you start searching for a student job or working as a student employee, review the following criteria to ensure that you meet eligibility requirements.

Students must be at least 16 years old, enrolled at USC
(full-time or part-time), and pursuing a degree.1

Eligible if enrolled for summer, registered in spring and continuing in fall, or accepted for fall (eligible from June 1).

Can work on-campus with proper work authorization. Visit International Student and Scholar Support for more information.

 


Work Study

Federal Work-Study: A financial aid program to help pay for college expenses. Jobs are available on-campus or in community service agencies. Check out the Office of Financial Aid for more information on eligibility and requirements. To review all current available jobs, visit the work study Find a Job page.

 

Graduate Assistantships

Roles: Teaching, research, resident advisors, athletics, or administrative tasks. Opportunities may be available at admission or for current students. Visit the Graduate School for more information on graduate assistantships.

 

Job Boards

Departments that depend significantly on student workers usually have job boards where you can browse and apply for available positions. On the Columbia campus, the departments that often hire students include:

Campus Recreation
Career Center
Graduate School Opportunities Bulletin Board
Housing
Student Orientation
Undergraduate Admissions
Visitor Center


Campus Job Boards:
 Handshake 
Student Success Center

 

Other Employment

Direct Contact: Some jobs are advertised through fliers or word of mouth. Contact specific schools or units directly for available jobs.

 

Experiential Learning and Internships

The Career Center provides information about internships, co-ops, service opportunities and other off-campus jobs.  

 


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