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Announcements and Updates
Upcoming Training Opportunities
9/10/25 New Student Employee Orientation 2:00pm - 3:00pm via Zoom
9/11/25 New Student Employee Orientation 10:00am - 11:00am
9/24/25 New Student Employee Orientation 3:00pm - 4:00pm via Zoom
9/25/25 New Student Employee Orientation 9:30am - 10:30am via Zoom
10/1/25 New Student Employee Orientation 1:30pm - 2:30pm via Zoom
WWU has a wide range of on-campus employment opportunities for current students. Working part-time allows students to learn valuable skills, find new interests, and connect with others on campus; all while building their resumes. Employers on campus also tend to be more flexible, letting students choose a work schedule that fits their class schedule.
Find A Job
There are two basic types of student employment: work study and non-work study.
Work Study
Federal work study is a financial aid program that provides part-time jobs to eligible students.
Non-Work Study
These positions are open to all students and are not related to financial aid awards.
Job Types
There are work study and non-work study positions available at WWU in the following three categories.
Associated Students Jobs
WWU's Associated Students is an organization designed and run by students and acts as the student voice in university administration. AS governance consists of a student board of directors, legislative liaison, business office, personnel office, communications office, and general services.
Educational Student Jobs
Educational Student Employees work as research and teaching assistants, laboratory assistants, library assistants, tutors, and others. ESEs are represented by Western Academic Workers United (WAWU). WAWU is a a recognized union at WWU.
Operational Student Jobs
These positions are open to all WWU students and support the operations aspects of the university. Available positions include program support staff, media assistants, recreation assistants, laborers, clerks, and more.
Info for New Student Employees
Once you have accepted a position there are a few things you will need to do before you can start working.
Getting Paid
Click the link below for instructions for submitting timesheets, payment methods, and a list of pay periods and pay dates.
Supervisor Resources
Click the links below for supervisor resources.