Student Employment
The University of Mary Washington employs approximately 700 student positions across 95 departments. The Financial Aid Office coordinates the hiring process for each of these positions.
Advantages of Student Employment
In today’s competitive market, it is even more important for students to distinguish themselves from others in post-graduation job searches. Gaining practical experience is essential for students to develop the skills needed into today’s workplace.
On campus employment is beneficial because our supervisors understand students are students first. The majority of on campus supervisors allow a flexible work schedule to accommodate a student’s academic studies which allow the student to focus on their academic success while obtaining real world experience.
Being a student employee gives students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to help land that first job after graduation. Student employment helps build a professional network and prepare a student for the typical work environment.
Student Employment has an advantage over off-campus jobs because they are designed for students like you. Supervisors are more flexible with scheduling work hours around your academic schedule. Off-campus employment supervisors might not be as understanding.
Networking allows students an opportunity to develop positive professional relationships. These connections can inspire mentorship as well as future job opportunities.
Types of Student Employment
On campus student employment consists of part-time jobs within individual departments. Student employees will typically work between 10-15 hours per week. These positions may be funded through Institutional Funding or Federal College Work Study Funding.
UMW Dining employment is not part of Student Employment. Please visit the UMW Dining website for more information.
Off campus student employment is comprised of part-time jobs performing community service work as Student Aides. Job duties may include serving as a reading tutor or math tutor in local schools or library. To be eligible for community service employment, students must be eligible for Federal College Work Study.
If you have specific questions regarding Federal College Work Study, please email studentemployment@umw.edu.