Employment

Tips for Applying when Applications are OPEN:

Auxiliary Services has an array of unique jobs and no experience is necessary!

• You may complete the Google application form by clicking the 'Apply Today' button which will take you to the part-time application.
• Prior to the start of each semester, we recommend you apply early and you will get first pick of location and shifts! The required university background check can take some time so do not delay.
• Don't forget to: bring your original ID documents (birth certificate, license etc.) with you to campus. We cannot accept copies. See Requirements below to learn more about what documents you will need.
• If you do not hear from a hiring manager within two weeks of submitting your application, you may email auxjobs@sandiego.edu to inquire about the status of your application.

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General Job Descriptions and Links to Departmental Websites

• Campus Dining
  • General tasks: cashiering, customer service, cooking (preparing drinks and/or food), cleaning
  • Various locations
• Catering
  • General tasks: serving, preparing drinks and/or food, customer service, cleaning
  • Various campus locations depending on the event
• La Gran Terraza (restaurant/pub)
  • Jobs: server, prep cook, bartender, dish room
  • Location: University Center
• USD Torero Store
  • General Retail Tasks: cashiering, handling/preparing merchandise, customer service, cleaning
  • Location: University Center/SLP
• Auxiliary Services Storeroom
  • Tasks: very physical work, must be able to consistently lift/move 50 pounds
  • Location: University Center
• Student Affairs Facilities
  • Tasks: very physical work, must be able to consistently lift/move 50 pounds
  • Various campus locations as needed

Requirements

• Offers of employment at the University of San Diego are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
  • Important information regarding the background check and hiring processes.
• Bring applicable original documents with you to campus for your hiring paperwork (such as social security card, birth certificate, passport etc.) These original documents are needed to complete the hiring process.
  • Without physically showing original documents to the Hiring Manager - you will not be able to work.
  • Learn more about which documents you will need.

Trainings and Compliance

Depending on your position, various trainings and compliance standards will need to be completed prior to your first day of work, and/or within a certain timeframe. If trainings are not completed on time you may be subject to termination. Learn more about the training requirements. Required trainings may include;

• Food service Jobs: You must obtain a California Food Handler's Card within 30 days of hire date.
• Bartenders/Servers: Any position serving alcohol will be required to complete RBS training within 60 days of hire date.
• Golf Carts/USD Vehicles: any position required to drive a golf cart/vehicle requires a valid driver's license and completion of applicable training.

Schedules

Part-time staff are expected to work a minimum of 8-10 hours per week. Individual shifts are a minimum of 3 hours. Most part-time staff work 10-15 hours per week, with a maximum of 25 hours per week total during the regular (fall/spring) semesters as set by university policy.

Note: If you are a student and have more than one job on campus, the total number of hours worked per week cannot be more than 25 hours.

Pay Rate

Part-time positions start at minimum wage, rate as of January 2026: $17.75

Federal Work Study

Auxiliary Services positions are not Federal Work Study eligible. Learn about FWS jobs via Torero Hub.