Four Steps to Finding an On-Campus Job

Finding a job on campus can help you gain marketable skills and experience while working around your class schedule.

Check out Career Services' Campus Jobs List page to get all the details. And as you start your search, follow the four steps below to find the on-campus job that's right for you.

1. Determine your job type eligibility. Before you search for an on-campus job, you'll need to know the difference between work-study and regular wage positions.
   
   Work-study (formally known as Federal Work-Study or FWS) is a program managed by the federal government. If/when you receive financial aid at the beginning of each semester, you will be notified whether you have received work-study funds. If and only if you receive Federal Work-Study are you eligible to apply to on-campus work-study jobs. For more information about work-study and your eligibility, visit the Career Services work-study FAQ webpage.
   
   Regular wage positions are available to any student at Texas State. The wages for these positions come from the department in which the position exists, not from the federal government. You do not need any type of advance award or permission to seek and apply for regular wage jobs.
   
   So, which type of on-campus job are you looking for? Once you know...
   
2. See what's available by checking out Jobs4Cats. Jobs4Cats is your one-stop-shop for on-campus position listings.
   
   To find work-study opportunities, register for or log in to Jobs4Cats and select Work Study from the Jobs tab on the menu across the top of the home page. This will show you all available work-study positions, including those located in Round Rock and even some Federal Community Work Study (FCWS) positions off campus. Scroll through the list and scan the Position Type information to determine which positions are located at your preferred campus and location.
   
   To find regular wage opportunities, register for or log in to Jobs4Cats and select Job Search (Customize) from the Jobs tab tab on the menu across the top of the home page. On the search page, use the Position Type field to select Part-Time On Campus (San Marcos - Regular Wage) or (Round Rock - Regular Wage).
3. Complete your application fully. Follow the application instructions contained within the Jobs4Cats posting to a "T", and be sure to provide all requested documents (cover letter, resume, class schedule, etc.).
   
   If you've applied to positions in the past with little success or are new to the job-seeking process, call Career Services (512.245.2645) for help with cover letters and resumes.
   
   Insider Tip: Availability is key in student jobs, as many on-campus offices are only open during regular business hours (8 AM - 5 PM). If you really want an on-campus job, be sure to state your full availability on the application (even if it's 8 AM and you'd prefer not to work at that time). 
4. Check back often--and keep applying! Positions are continuously filled, posted and re-posted, so make sure you're cruising Jobs4Cats on at least a weekly basis. If you're hitting a wall with your search, or you've found out late in the game that you received work-study and don't know how to go about the job search, contact Career Services for assistance.

Career Services is available to assist with your on-campus job search, whether by assisting you with Jobs4Cats, helping you draft or update your resume or completing your applications fully. Call 512.245.2645 to schedule an appointment with a counselor or ask any questions you may have, or stop by during counseling walk-in hours, Monday & Tuesday, 1 - 3 PM and Wednesday & Thursday, 3 - 5 PM.