All jobs are posted at the discretion of the USD Student Employment Center. We will not post jobs that appear to discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, disabled or Vietnam Veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or gender. The Student Employment Center also reserves the right to refuse to post jobs that do not support the interests of students at the University of San Diego.
The USD Student Employment Center resources are provided free of charge to both students and employers. All hiring and compensation for work performed by the student employee is handled directly between the student and the employer. The USD Student Employment Center does not perform background checks on students applying for jobs, nor on employers posting job opportunities. Employers and students are encouraged to request reference information from each other as needed to establish qualifications and credentials.
The University of San Diego acts only as a referral service and makes no representation or guarantee about positions listed by the Student Employment Center. USD is not responsible for safety, working conditions, wages, or other aspects of the student's employment. The student is advised to use caution when applying for any position with an organization or private party.
Prospective employers
Prospective employers wishing to post a job description should contact the Student Employment Center via email at usdsec@sandiego.edu.
On-Campus Employment
Our on-campus work is designed to be flexible with your schedule, so you have the chance to earn money and gain valuable job experience without compromising your academic progress.
Casual Workers
Several departments on campus hire students as casual workers who have not been awarded Federal Work-Study, including students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status. Departments include Auxiliary Services (Dining, Catering, Torero Store and more), Telefunding and Information Technology Tech Support Center. Most students work 10-15 hours per week, with a maximum of 25 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters set by university policy. If there's a particular location in which you would like to work, you may note that on your part-time application.
Just Added
Job Number: 2994
Job Title: USD Telefunding Student Caller
Pay Rate: $17.75/hr
Location: USD
No. Positions: 12
Description
Gain valuable networking and work experience communicating with alumni, parents, and supporters of USD if efforts to fundraise for crucial scholarships. Students call parents and alumni of USD to fundraise for scholarships and other student-oriented initiatives.
Skills
Must be a current undergraduate student, No experience required
Schedule
Flexible; 10.5 hours per week
Job Number: 2994
Job Title: USD Telefunding
Pay Rate: $17.75 / hr
Location: USD
Description
Students call parents and alumni of USD to fundraise for scholarships and other student-oriented initiatives.
Skills
Must be a current undergraduate student, No experience required
Schedule
Proposed hours per week: 10.5, flexible.
Job Number: 3100
Job Title: School of Law Development & Alumni Relations
Pay Rate: 17.75/hr
Location: USD
No. Positions: 1-2
Description
Join the Law School’s Development and Alumni Relations team this summer!This position offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the fields of alumni relations, fundraising, and event planning within an academic environment. This position is flexible; open for either one full-time student (37.5 hours per week ) or two part-time students (15-20 hours per week).
The successful candidate will provide essential administrative and operational support to the Law School's Development and Alumni Relations team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with a strong interest in non-profit management, higher education administration, or law.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support: Assist in maintaining and updating the alumni and donor database, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Manage office supplies, handle incoming and outgoing mail, and answer phone calls professionally and courteously. Perform general clerical duties such as filing, scanning, and data entry.
Development & Alumni Relations and Communications
Help prepare materials for alumni and donor events, networking receptions, and high-touch stewardship and cultivation events. Assist with the coordination and execution of alumni communication campaigns, including email blasts and social media updates. Research and compile information on alumni for professional profiles and departmental reports.
Event Planning and Execution
Support the logistical planning for various events, including event invitations, tracking RSVPs and preparing event materials. Help with post-event wrap-up, such as sending follow-up communications and compiling attendance data.
Skills
Must be a current student eligible for a Casual Worker position.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suites.
Canva design experience is a plus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional and friendly demeanor. Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maturity.
Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Additional Information
Proposed Start Date: 6/1/26
Schedule
Monday - Friday, anytime between 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Number: 3101
Job Title: Undergraduate Office Assistant (Fall 2026)
Pay Rate: $17.75 / hr
Location: USD
No. Positions: 2
Description
The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid is seeking an undergraduate employee for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position will assist the office in all areas of daily operation. The employee reports directly to the Assistant Director and as required to the Admissions Coordinator and Executive Assistant. The role supports all members of the office with various office projects and duties. The undergraduate student's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: mass mailing support, data entry, document creation, filing, and answering office phone lines when needed. The prospective employee must be a current undergraduate sophomore or junior. At present, the position constitutes 10 to 20 hours per week. Flexible schedule, with most hours required between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pay rate: $17.75 per hour. Undergraduate students interested in the position should email their resume to Leonard Peoples Jr, Assistant Director of JD Admissions, University of San Diego School of Law, at lpeoplesjr@sandiego.edu.
Skills
Organization, Professionalism, Attention to Detail
Schedule
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Other Opportunities
Job Number: 3017
Job Title: USD Athletic Equipment Services
Pay Rate: $17.75/hr
Location: USD
No. Positions: 4
Description
Student manager position with Torero Football Program. Students needed to help with football practice and games. Managers will set up and break down field before and after practice and assist coaches and players with drills during practice. Further duties available as schedule permits. Contact for further information.
Skills
Position requires physical labor, heavy lifting and running as drills require. Football/athletics background preferred but not required.
Schedule
MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PRACTICE TIMES. Tuesday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Saturdays: Variable.
Off-Campus Employment
The Student Employment Center maintains a job board of part-time positions in the local San Diego community in the areas of office assistance, tutoring, childcare and more.
Just Added
Job Number: 1204
Job Title: Dog Sitter
Pay Rate: $18/hour
Location: Ocean Beach
No. Positions: 1
Description
USD alumni is looking for a pet sitter to care for two very spoiled shih tzu's when she is working or traveling. Days and hours are flexible and depend on the owners schedule. Dogs are typically fed breakfast between 7am-9am and dinner between 6pm-8pm. Dogs require a minimum of a one-hour visit in the morning, and two hour visit in the evenings. Days and times are scheduled as needed with pet-sitter in advance. Must have reliable transportation to Ocean Beach.
Skills
Organized. Likes Pets. Highly Responsible.
Schedule
Proposed hours per week: 4-10, flexible schedule.
Job Number: 1234
Job Title: Personal Assistant/ Backup Aid
Pay Rate: $17.75 / hr
Location: Mission Valley
No. Positions: 1
Description
Seeking a reliable, on-call Personal Assistant to provide backup support for a USD Alumna. This role involves assisting the employer at home, on modeling sets, and within a preschool environment. This position is intended to cover shifts when primary aides are unavailable.
Key Responsibilities:
Accompany and assist the employer during professional modeling engagements and preschool work shifts. Students will be cleared as volunteers through the preschool when assisting employer in tasks. Students are not directly interacting with children, rather aiding employer in her role.
Home & Pet Care: Help with household tasks in a home with kittens and visiting dogs.
Skills
Requirements:
Must be able to lift and maneuver 40+ lbs.
Must be comfortable working with children and animals (cats and dogs).
No allergies to cats or dogs.
Flexible schedule to act as a dependable backup.
Schedule
~12 hrs/ week depending on necessity/availability
Job Number: 1235
Job Title: Part-Time After-School Nanny
Pay Rate: $20.00/hr
Location: Mission Hills
No. Positions: 1
Description
Skills
Additional Information
Proposed start date: 3/23/2026
Work schedule is flexible. Most days will start at 2:30pm for school pick up (Thursdays at 12:30pm) and end at 6pm. Our family's needs are variable week by week, but we can discuss the potential for guaranteeing a minimum number of hours per week. We may request some hours on the weekends as well.
Schedule
5-15 hrs/ week
Job Number: 1236
Job Title: Driving Nanny
Pay Rate: $19-$21 plus mileage
Location: San Diego, Kearny Mesa Area
No. Positions: 1
Description
Looking for a driving nanny to assist with getting our two teenage boys home from school and to their after school activities. We need help between the hours of 2:00-5:00 two to three days per week. During the summer hours will vary based on camp/activity schedule.
Skills
Clean driving record, proof of car insurance
Additional Information
Proposed start date: 4/20/2026
Schedule
Three days a week (flexible) 2:00-5:00pm
Other Opportunities
Job Number: 0337
Job Title: Helper
Pay Rate: $17.75/hr
Location: La Jolla
No. Positions: 1
Description
Garden work, light construction work, cleaning, sweeping, errands, shopping.
Schedule
Flexible, to be determined
Job Number: 0860
Job Title: Real Estate Team Member
Pay Rate: $17.75 / hr
Location: Linda Vista
No. Positions: 1
Description
About the Role
I’m a busy mom and Realtor looking for a motivated team member to support both behind-the-scenes branding/marketing and client-facing work. This role is a great fit for someone interested in real estate who wants to gain hands-on experience and grow within the industry.
Key Responsibilities
-Collaborate on real estate branding and marketing projects (social media, Canva design, content creation, SEO, email funnels, website maintenance, blog posts)
-Provide general support for day-to-day operations
Potential to work with clients directly as a buyer’s agent (if licensed or working toward a license)
What We’re Looking For
-Interest in real estate (license preferred or willingness to pursue one)
-Creative eye for design with Canva experience
-Organized, proactive, and team-oriented
-Strong communication and customer service skills
Skills
-Strong interest in real estate
-Keen eye for design and creativity (experience with Canva a plus)
-Interest in branding and marketing (experience, with Flodesk, Wordpress a plus)
-Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills
-Self-starter with a proactive, team-oriented mindset
Additional Information
Proposed start date: 10/20/25
Schedule
Flexible hours, 8 hrs/week
Job Number: 1842
Job Title: APlusSubs Substitute
Pay Rate: Depending on Position
Location: Kearny Mesa
No. Positions: 1
Description
Substitute Teacher and Assistant Teacher Position helping in preschool. Ages vary from infants to 5-years-old.
Skills
Loves working with children. Must pass background check and proof of current TB shot and MMR + D-Tap vaccine
Additional Information
Based off ECU Units:
- Teacher Assistant #1 $19.00 per hour (0-5 child development units)
- Teacher Assistant #2 $20.00 per hour (6-12 child Development units)
- Teachers $24.00 (MUST have 12 child dev. units or 6 complete and enrolled in 6)
- Permitted Teachers $26.00 (at permitted, Title 5 schools)
- Activity leaders $20
Schedule
Flexible, depending on student’s availability.
Job Number: 1849
Job Title: Legacy Swim Academy, LLC Swim Instructor / Deck Attendant
Pay Rate: $17.75-$20.00/hr
Location: Coronado
No. Positions: 8
Description
Legacy Swim Academy is always looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to be trained and work as swim instructors, deck attendants and coaches at our two Coronado locations. Instructor: Work with small groups (2-3 students) in the water to teach intro to water, learn to swim, developmental and advanced technique swimming lessons to students ranging from 2.5 years to 15 years old. We encourage and expect an active and participatory role as the leader of your group to help facilitate learning and progress. Deck Attendant: Accurately take attendance and help administer students to their respective teachers/groups throughout the lesson day. Assist in cleaning up the deck area, enforcing safety protocols, providing requested equipment and 10-minute notices to instructors to facilitate a smooth transition for each group in and out of the water. Great part time positions available for high school, college students or recent graduates. Engage in meaningful interactions and help influence the safety and well-being of children in the greater San Diego community!
Skills
An ideal candidate for this position is someone with swimming experience who has high energy but is patient. Applicants should be reliable and responsible when working with children and genuinely enjoy aquatic activities! Our program runs group lessons in an outdoor pool that is heated to 86 degrees. We host Parent/Child, Learn To Swim, Developmental and Advanced Technique lessons. A minimum of 30 hours of in-water training are expected to be completed upon hiring before instructing classes independently. Instructors must be CPR certified or willing to obtain certification or renewal within 30 days of hire. All applicants must agree to and pass a background check.
Schedule
6-12 hours per week; Hours are typically set in 3–4-hour shifts in the afternoon 2:45-6:30 pm M-F an
Job Number: 2518
Job Title: Valet Attendant
Pay Rate: 17.75
Location: San Diego
No. Positions: 15
Description
SPECIAL EVENT VALET JOB DESCRIPTION
About Us:
Preferred Valet Parking is San Diego’s leading special event valet service, trusted for delivering reliable, upscale parking solutions at weddings, private parties, corporate functions, galas, and more. We serve venues and clients all across San Diego County and pride ourselves on professionalism, punctuality, and white-glove service.
Position Summary:
As an Event Valet Attendant, you’ll be the first and last impression for guests attending high-profile events. This role is perfect for individuals who are customer-focused, fast on their feet, and capable of handling a wide range of vehicles in dynamic event environments. You'll represent Preferred Valet Parking with professionalism, care, and a commitment to service excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Warmly greet guests and offer courteous valet service upon arrival.
• Safely drive, park, and retrieve vehicles of all makes and models, including luxury, electric, and manual transmission vehicles.
• Operate with speed and efficiency while maintaining safety standards.
• Log vehicle information and securely manage keys.
• Communicate clearly with guests, fellow valets, and event coordinators.
• Uphold the appearance and cleanliness of the valet station throughout the event.
• Follow all traffic laws, company procedures, and event-specific protocols.
• Report any vehicle damage or guest concerns to the onsite supervisor immediately.
• Deliver excellent guest service even in high-pressure or fast-paced settings.
Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Preferred to drive both automatic AND manual transmission vehicles confidently.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
• Able to run short distances repeatedly and work on your feet for extended hours.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on event schedules.
• Familiarity with San Diego roadways is a plus.
What We Offer:
• Competitive hourly pay + tips
• Flexible, event-based schedule — great for students or part-time workers
• Opportunities to work at a variety of exciting, high-end events across San Diego
• Uniform provided
• A fast-paced, team-oriented environment with growth opportunities
Work Environment:
• Outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Standing, walking, and running for extended periods.
• Fast-paced, client-facing role in event settings.
Join the Most Trusted Valet Team in San Diego!
If you enjoy working with people, love cars, and want to be part of San Diego’s most trusted valet team, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help make every event a seamless experience for our clients and their guests.
Skills
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Preferred to drive both automatic AND manual transmission vehicles confidently.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
• Able to run short distances repeatedly and work on your feet for extended hours.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on event schedules.
• Familiarity with San Diego roadways is a plus.
Schedule
20-35 hrs/week, Thursday- Sunday Evening Work