Types of On-Campus Jobs

Work-Study Jobs

Work-study is awarded based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Students work part-time on campus or off campus with approved community service organizations. To determine your eligibility or to complete a Federal Work-Study Waitlist form, connect with Financial Aid.

Non-Work-Study Jobs

Non-work-study jobs are available to all WSU students. These positions are funded by the University and can be found across various campus departments and administrative offices such as University Police, Athletics, Admissions, Dining Commons, Facilities, and Dunkin’ Donuts.

Steps to Obtain Work-Study

  1. Complete your FAFSA.
  2. Check your financial aid package to see if work-study is listed.
  3. Awarded students receive information packets with instructions for securing a job beginning in late July or early August, and as awards are made throughout the term.
  4. Search for and apply for work-study jobs in Handshake.
  5. You can pick up your contract in the Financial Aid Office to give to the campus department who will be hiring you.
  6. Once a student is in the work-study program, the student must continue to show eligibility each year based on the FAFSA. Students who remain eligible and earn most of their award in a year will be awarded the following year. Students who do not participate and earn most of their funds, or who do not show eligibility based on their FAFSA, will not continue to be awarded work-study.

If you don’t initially qualify for work-study…

  1. Any returning or incoming student may apply for Federal Work Study by completing the Federal Work-Study Waitlist Form provided by Financial Aid, located on the first floor of the Horace Mann Center.  This form does not guarantee a work-study award, but work-study funds can be awarded on a first-come basis.
  2. Interested students should reach out to the Financial Aid Department during the first week of classes as demand for work-study usually exceeds the amount of available funding. Interested students must have submitted the FAFSA for the relevant academic year.​
  3. Funds are reviewed periodically, and students are notified of the outcome via their Westfield State University email address.

Where to Find On-Campus Jobs

Handshake is the platform WSU uses to connects students and alumni to job opportunities, including on-campus roles. All WSU students are automatically registered in Handshake and can log in using MyWestfield. Check out this tutorial if you need help searching for positions.

Additional Paid Opportunities

Parker Dewey offers flexible, professional, paid work experiences through Micro-Internships. If you are looking for opportunities to demonstrate your skills, explore career paths, and expand your network, but don’t have time for a traditional internship or job, these project-centered experiences are perfect for you – most can be completed remotely, typically involve 10 to 40 hours of work, and are deadline-driven as opposed to set during specific hours.