Why Work On-Campus at SCSU?
Being a student employee at Southern offers more than just a paycheck—it’s an opportunity to grow personally, professionally, and academically while staying connected to the campus community.
Build Financial Confidence
Working on campus can support your financial goals and help reduce your reliance on loans or family support. It’s a great way to gain financial independence while staying focused on your education.
Develop In-Demand Skills
Through your role, you’ll strengthen transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving—skills that are essential for success in any career.
Explore Careers & Gain Experience
Student employment can introduce you to different areas of campus life and help you explore potential career paths. The experience you gain will enhance your résumé and provide references for internships or post-graduation jobs.
Enhance Time Management
Balancing academics and part-time work teaches effective time management and prioritization—benefits that extend to the classroom and beyond.
Connect with Mentors and Campus Leaders
On-campus jobs give you access to faculty, staff, and student leaders who can offer mentorship, professional advice, and networking opportunities that may support your future goals.
Support Your Academic Journey
Research shows that students who work on campus for a moderate number of hours often maintain or even improve their academic performance due to increased structure and responsibility.
Feel a Stronger Sense of Belonging
Working at SCSU helps you stay involved, meet new people, and feel more connected to the university community. It’s a great way to make the most of your Southern experience.
You can begin exploring job opportunities via the Office of Career and Professional Development. Most on-campus student jobs are listed on JOBSs.
You should prepare a résumé and cover letter. For help, check out our résumé and cover letter support in the Office of 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 the Student Worker System.
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 - hours a week during intersession and the summer.
Graduate student employees can work up to - hours a week throughout the academic year.
International students can work up to - hours a week during the Fall and Spring semesters and up to - hours a week during intersession and the summer.
You can have more than one job on campus.
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 SCSU.
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 SCSU.
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 HERE