Information for Students

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Career & Professional Development hosts a variety of part-time positions through Pioneer Careers, including work-study jobs, on-campus positions that don't require work-study, jobs in the Denver community, internships, and professional positions.

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• Work-Study Positions

  Were you offered work-study as a part of your 2020-21 financial aid offer? Apply for a work-study position!

  Work-study is a type of need-based financial aid 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 available to all students. If you're eligible to apply for a work-study position, you'll see it listed on your financial aid offer. Both undergraduate and graduate students may be offered work-study.

  If you don't see this award included in your aid offer, 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 through Pioneer Careers.

  To search and apply for a work-study job:

  Available work-study positions began to be posted in June through Pioneer Careers, and will continue to be posted daily throughout the summer. Students are not placed into work-study positions—you must find and apply for the job you want. To find and apply for a position:

  1. Log in to http://du.edu/pioneercareers using your PioneerWeb DU ID and password.
  2. On your homepage, select OCI and Job Listings.
  3. Under the "Type of Job" filter, select "Student Employment: On DU Campus" as the job type.
  4. To ensure a position you are viewing is work-study eligible, be sure the "Compensation" field in the post says "Work Study Required."
• 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 Pioneer Careers. Positions are posted frequently, so check back often! To ensure a position you are viewing does not require work-study, be sure the "Compensation" field in the post does not say "Work Study Required."

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• Off-Campus Positions

  Pioneer Careers 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.)

  To find and apply for an off-campus position:

  1. Log in to http://du.edu/pioneercareers using your PioneerWeb DU ID and password.
  2. On your homepage, select OCI and Job Listings.
  3. Under the "Type of Job" filter, select "Student Employment: Off DU Campus" as the job type.

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  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

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 regulations, 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).