Student Employment at Adelphi University

Empowering students to achieve academic success and career readiness through meaningful on-campus employment that fosters professional development, financial stability, and a vibrant University community.

Student Employee Resources

Student Employment Paperwork

Human Resources has developed a step by step guide with the important things you need to do before you can start to work.

View the paperwork required

Center for Career and Professional Development

Explore our resources that will prepare you for internships, working while studying and your future career.

Career Guidance Résumés and Cover Letters How to Find a Job On-Campus

Federal Work-Study Program

Learn more about Federal Work-Study and find out if you are eligible.

Work Study Info

Key Benefits of Working On-Campus

If you have never thought of getting a job on campus, explore all the benefits of being a student employee.

Financial Independence: Working while studying fosters your sense of self-reliance and can lessen the need for financial aid or parental support.
Skill Development: You’ll develop transferable skills like communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. These skills are highly sought by employers across various fields.
Career Exploration and Preparation: Working on campus can expose you to different career paths related to your field of study or introduce you to an entirely new interest. It will also help build your résumé and references.
Improved Time Management: Juggling work and study will build your skills in time management, organization and efficiency. These skills benefit you academically, professionally and personally.
Networking and Mentorship: An on-campus job can help you make valuable connections with faculty, staff, and peers. These connections can offer invaluable guidance, mentorship, career advice and future opportunities.
Academic Success: Studies have shown that working moderate hours (around 20 hours per week) can actually improve academic performance. The structure and time management skills gained from employment can translate to better study habits.
Sense of Community: Working on campus allows you to connect with colleagues and peers outside of the classroom, fostering a sense of belonging and a more vibrant campus experience.

FAQs for Student Employment

You can begin exploring job opportunities via the Center for Career and Professional Development. Most on-campus student jobs are listed on Handshake. Learn more and set up a Handshake account.

You should prepare a résumé and cover letter. For help, check out our résumé and cover letter support in the Center for Career and Professional Development.

Updating candidates on the status of their application is not a requirement, but we encourage supervisors to do so.

No, but some documentation is only valid for one year. If you have not been paid in more than a year, you will need to fill out new tax cards with the Office of Human Resources.

No. After receiving the job offer you can decide whether or not to accept the job.

Once you accept a job, complete your new hire paperwork with the Office of Human Resources (if you haven’t done so previously). Your new supervisor should then confirm once you are officially entered into their CLASS system.

Please review this helpful video on how to enter hours on your timecard.

Student Employees are paid every other Friday (see the Student Employee Pay Schedule).

Paychecks are mailed to your home address unless you are signed up for Direct Deposit. We encourage Direct Deposit for convenience and timeliness.

Undergraduate students can work up to 20 hours a week during the Fall and Spring semesters and up to 27 hours a week during intersession and the summer.

Graduate student employees can work up to 27 hours a week throughout the academic year.

International students can work up to 20 hours a week during the Fall and Spring semesters and up to 27 hours a week during intersession and the summer.

Yes, you are eligible for sick time as a student employee. Please see our Sick Leave Policy for full details.

You can have more than one job on campus; however, it is recommended that you stick with one to ensure that your studies remain your priority.

Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for college. Learn more about the Federal Work-Study program offered by Adelphi University.

Federal Work-Study is awarded to students based on their financial aid eligibility. It is not a grant, as you must work to earn it, neither is it a loan, as you don’t have to repay it. Learn more about the Federal Work-Study program offered by Adelphi University,

If you are being paid through the Federal Work-Study program, it is your responsibility to track your use of the funds and speak with your supervisor when you are about to exhaust them. You can view your Federal Work-Study amount on your time card in the CLASS system.

Additional Resources for Student Employees

Handshake: Job Search

One-Stop Student Services

Pay Schedule

Student Employment Guide

How to Use Your Student Employment Time Card