On-Campus Job Opportunities at Marist

Students can find jobs on campus through the Handshake app. Photo by Liz Fazio '27

Marist University offers a wide range of on-campus jobs for students of all levels and skill sets to make money and enhance their education.

Campus employment gives students the opportunity to get involved on campus, while also earning some money regardless of their financial aid status. Time management, problem-solving skills and making valuable connections are some of the benefits students can receive while working on campus. Common jobs employing students on campus include event staff, lifeguards, survey assistants for the Marist Poll and more.

International students are only eligible to work through the campus employment program. According to the Employment Guide for International Students, F-1 Visa Students are only eligible to work on campus, with exceptions for academic internships.

 After two semesters, these students may qualify to work off campus if they are involved in an Optional Practical Training position or Curricular Practical Training. J-1 Visa students must receive authorization from the Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer.

“Every office has an opportunity [for student employment],” shared Angelica Pavelock, the assistant director for Student Employment. 

There are also many lesser-known jobs available that many students are unaware of. Many of these jobs include groundskeeping, such as snow shoveling and leaf blowing. Student Financial Services, where Pavelock works, hires students to assist with clerical work. The McCann Center even hires students to create lawn stripes on the campus athletic fields.  

“I don’t think a lot of students realize you’ll see a student doing this instead of an actual staff member,” said Pavelock. 

During the summer, the science department hires students to water plants in the greenhouse located in Donnelly Hall. Students are also hired to maintain the garden behind the dining hall during the hot summer months. 

Pavelock shared more on the process of applying for an on-campus job. Students are encouraged to look for jobs through Handshake. First-year students are encouraged to attend a work-study fair to meet with employers and make connections. 

“A lot of students will come to see me personally if I know of job openings and I will direct them,” Pavelock said. 

Undergraduate students are paid minimum wage regardless of their position. Currently, the New York State minimum wage is $15.50. Students can fill out a direct deposit form which allows for the electronic transfer of paychecks into an account of the employee’s choosing, so students never have to worry about losing a paper check.

Upon receiving a job, there are several forms students must carefully fill out to ensure they can move forward with the process. The Federal I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form, The W-4 Federal Tax Withholding Form and the IT-2104 NYS Tax Withholding Form are all mandatory documents that must be filled out prior to starting your job. These forms and explanations on how to fill them out can be obtained at the Student Financial Services office located at Donnelly Hall.  

Pavelock encourages students to not turn away from any job for fear of being unqualified. On-campus jobs are often compared to standard jobs in the field post-graduation, both requiring focus and the ability to take them seriously. 

“Be open to learn, offices will train you,” Pavelock said. “Remember, they’re real jobs, giving you the opportunity to learn skills which look really good on a resume.”