Options for Working on Campus
Over 800 students are employed on campus each year, with more than 500 participating in the Federal Work Study Program. Others are hired as casual workers by various departments on campus.
Work Study
The Federal Work-Study Program is a need-based student employment program. To find out if you are eligible to participate in the work-study program at USD, contact the Office of Financial Aid (619) 260-4801.- Visit Student Employment in Hughes 313, (619) 260-4801 to check for available work-study positions. Options include working in various academic, administrative and recreation-oriented offices; if there is a particular department you want to work for, contact them directly to see if they are hiring for work-study positions.
- Most students work about 10 hours per week, with a maximum of 20 hours per week set by university policy.
Casual Workers - Non Work-Study
Many locations on campus hire students. If there is a particular department you want to work for, contact them directly to see if they are hiring for casual worker positions. Some of the most common departments that hire students for casual worker jobs include:- Bookstore (619) 260-4551
- Telefunding (619) 260-4754
- Dining Services (619) 260-8880
- Banquets & Catering (619) 260-4560
- Residential Life (619) 260-4777 (for Resident Assistant positions)
- Information Technology: Tech Support Center (619) 260-7900 (hiring in late Spring)
Other Options - Including Off Campus
- The Student Employment Center maintains a job board in the hallway outside Hughes 313. This includes opportunities in office work, tutoring, childcare and more. Contact information for these positions is available in Hughes 313.
- Log on to ToreroLink for part-time opportunities. Call Career Services at (619) 260-4654 for more information.
