Student Employment Program (On-Campus Jobs)

Most on-campus student jobs will be posted on Handshake. After logging in, go to “Jobs.” Use the “On-Campus” filter, found under “All filters” and then “Job type” to search for on-campus jobs.

If you’re interested in something specific and you don’t see it posted, contact that department directly to find out if and when they are hiring for what you’re interested in.

The Part-Time Job Fair is also a great place to get connected with on-campus jobs. This event happens twice a year – during Bronco Welcome in August, and in mid-April.

Each Boise State department does their own hiring, and this happens at different times for different departments. Because job postings are coming and going all the time, make sure to check Handshake at least once a week.

For jobs starting in the fall, most are posted in July or August. For spring, jobs start appearing before Thanksgiving and continue through the start of the semester. Some openings do come up mid-semester, though not as many.

There is no standard application for on-campus jobs; each job has its own application process. Many on-campus jobs will have apply directly through Handshake, while others may link you to a separate application. Make sure to carefully read and follow the application instructions in the job description.

Most on-campus jobs will ask for a resume, and many ask for a cover letter as well. To be competitive, make sure your application materials fully address your qualifications for the job you’re applying for. Get tips on resumes and cover letters for student jobs here.

When searching for on-campus jobs, you’ll notice that some of the job titles say “Work-Study Preferred” or “Work-Study Only” at the end. Work-Study is a financial aid award in which you may earn up to the amount of your award by working on campus (or a select few jobs off campus). Learn more about Work-Study.

If you already have a Work-Study award: You can apply to ANY student job on-campus and use your Work-Study award. (Make sure to accept your award by the deadline.)

If you don’t have a Work-Study award: You may still be eligible. To check your eligibility, go to the Work Study Request page complete the form. If you do not receive an award, don’t worry – there are still a large number of on-campus jobs available to you! The only ones you can’t apply for are the ones that say “Work-Study Only.”

Yes! If you want to work on campus, you can and should complete your Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification) ahead of time to avoid any delays to your start date after you are offered a position. You do NOT need to have a job offer to do your I-9! Boise State will keep it on file so you’re ready to go for any on-campus job you get.

You can complete the entire process remotely. If you do it before you come to campus, this gives you the option to leave your important documents safely at home instead of bringing them with you to campus.

The first part of the I-9 can be done online here.

The second part requires providing acceptable documents for proof of identity and eligibility to work in the US (see links below). Photocopies or expired documents are not accepted. This can be done by video chat as long as you’re in the video with your documents.

• United States citizen documents list
• International documents list

To have your I-9 documents reviewed by Boise State HR, you will need to either:

• Bring your documents into the Human Resources office located in Capital Village at the southeast corner of University and Capitol Blvd (no appointment needed)
• OR schedule an appointment for a video call by contacting HR at i9information@boisestate.edu or (208) 426-1616

There is no standard application for on-campus jobs; each job has its own application process. Many on-campus jobs will have apply directly through Handshake, while others may link you to a separate application. Make sure to carefully read and follow the application instructions in the job description.

Most on-campus jobs will ask for a resume, and many ask for a cover letter as well. To be competitive, make sure your application materials fully address your qualifications for the job you’re applying for. Get tips on resumes and cover letters for student jobs here.