Information for Students

Find a Job

We host a variety of part-time positions through our online job board, including work-study jobs, on-campus positions that don't require work-study and jobs in the Denver community.

Looking for internships or part-time/full-time professional positions? Visit Career & Professional Development.

• Work-Study Positions

  Were you offered work-study as a part of your financial aid award? Apply for a work-study position!

  Work-study is a need-based financial aid award that allows U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens to work on campus or with an off-campus nonprofit organization to earn money to help pay for education expenses. Because work-study funding is limited, it's not included in all students' award packages. If you're eligible to apply for a work-study position, you'll see it listed on your financial aid award letter. Both undergraduate and graduate students may be offered work-study.

  If you don't see this award included in your aid package, contact us to be placed on the wait list. In the meantime, you can view and apply for any of the other on-campus or off-campus positions posted on our online job board.

  To search and apply for a work-study job:

  1. Log into PioneerWeb.
  2. Go to your Student tab.
  3. Click on one of the links in the "Work Award Information" box (on the bottom right side of the page).

  
  Positions are posted beginning on June 1 for each upcoming academic year.

  Don't see the links? Be sure you accepted your work-study award through PioneerWeb. Click on the "View and Accept Award Offer" link on your Student tab, choose the 2018-19 aid year and go to the Accept Award Offer tab. Choose "Accept" in the dropdown next to your work-study award and submit.

  Community Service Work-Study Positions

  Students with work-study have the option of partnering with nonprofits and government agencies that strive to enhance the quality of life for residents—especially low-income individuals—within a 30-mile radius of the University of Denver. These positions enable students to engage in meaningful service that is designed to meet community needs. All partners must agree to cover 30% of student wages.

  Just a few of the community service employers we've contracted with in the past include:

  • History Colorado, the State Historic Preservation Office for Colorado
  • Starfish, a local program that contributes to the global movement for gender equity and girls’ education
  • Hope Communities, a Denver organization dedicated to providing economic and personal opportunity through affordable housing, educational programs and support services
  • A Little Help, a nonprofit that connects neighbors across ages to enhance the lives of older adults and help them age well in their homes
  • Centro Humanitario, which provides educational opportunities and ensures safe working conditions for day laborers in Denver

  
  You can search for Community Service positions by clicking on the "Community Service Work-Study Jobs" link on your Student tab in PioneerWeb. Do you have a nonprofit in mind that you'd like us to consider for community service work-study? Contact us!

• Other On-Campus Positions

  Don't have work-study but would still like to work on campus? A number of departments offer part-time positions available to all students. These are all posted on our online job board. Positions are posted frequently, so check back often!

  > On-Campus Jobs

• Off-Campus Positions

  Our job board also lists openings for off-campus positions in the DU and Denver area that are available to all students, regardless of financial need or work-study availability. Many of these positions are just minutes from the DU campus.

  (Note: Most international students have restrictions regarding where they are able to work. If you're an international student, check your employment eligibility, or contact International Student and Scholar Services for more information about work-related restrictions.)

  > Off-Campus Jobs

  When searching for an off-campus position, beware of the following:

  • If there is not a company name or the email address does not match the company name
  • If someone offers to pay a large amount for almost no work
  • If someone offers you a job without ever interacting with you
  • If someone wants you to transfer money from one account to another
  • If someone offers to send you a check before you do any work
  • If someone asks you to give your credit card numbers, bank account information or copies of personal documents—but you get nothing in writing
  • If someone says you must send payment by wire service or courier
  • If someone offers you a large payment or reward in exchange for allowing the use of your bank account; often for depositing checks or transferring money
  • If someone sends you an unexpectedly large check

  
  Job Board Disclaimer:

  The Financial Aid/Student Employment Office at the University of Denver does not research the integrity of each employer listing a job due to the volume of jobs received by this office. Therefore, you are urged to undertake this responsibility for yourself. DU's Student Employment Office acts only as a referral service and makes no particular recommendations regarding potential employers. Neither University of Denver nor the Student Employment Office makes any representation or guarantee whatsoever about any position listed on the Job Board, nor does the University of Denver or the Student Employment Office assume any responsibility for safety, wages, working conditions or any other aspect of off-campus, non-contract employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are international students eligible for work-study?

  Because work-study is a type of federal financial aid, you must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen to qualify. Per federal regularions, nonimmigrant students on an F-1 or F-2 nonimmigrant student visa, or on a J-1 or J-2 nonimmigrant Exchange Visitor Visa, do not qualify for work-study positions.

  Learn more about eligibility for federal aid on the Federal Student Aid website.

• Can international students apply for part-time positions that don't require work-study?

  Most international students have restrictions regarding where they are able to work. If you're an international student, check your employment eligibility, or contact International Student and Scholar Services for more information about work-related restrictions.

• Does the Office of Student Employment place students into specific jobs?

  No. You'll navigate a job search to find an ideal position. You should be prepared to apply to positions that interest you and go on interviews to determine the right fit. However, we're available to answer any questions you may have and guide you through the job application process. Please contact us if you need help!

• What documentation do I need to be hired?

  If you work on campus, you'll be treated as a University employee. Therefore, you'll need to complete an I-9 and verify that you're eligible to work in the United States by providing proof of identification and previous employment. You can find a list of accepted documents through the USCIS website.

• If I work on campus, how much will I be paid?

  Employers determine your pay rate based on the type of work you do, not by your education level or the size of your work-study award (if you have one).