Student Jobs

Find and Apply for Jobs

• Federal Work-Study Jobs

  Federal work-study jobs allow you to earn money through an on-campus or off-campus job. You can use the money you earn for anything you need to—personal expenses, books, tuition, and more.

  Your financial aid letter will note if you’ve been awarded Work-Study funding, and the amount you may earn for the year. The program is available to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens who have a financial need and have met criteria determined by the U.S. government.

  Once you’ve been awarded Work-Study funding, you’ll need to apply for a job on-campus or at an approved off-campus location.

  Things to know about Work-Study jobs:

  • The US government pays 75 percent of your wages, and Lesley University (or the approved off-campus employer) pays 25 percent.
  • The university sets the hourly rate.
  • You can work up to 20 hours/week when classes are in session until you reach your maximum amount.
  • The maximum amount is $1,800/academic year.
  • You don’t have to earn the full award. But, if you decline the money and don’t show how you replaced the funds, our Financial Aid Office will assume you didn’t need as much aid as you got. Your future financial aid package may be reduced.
  • You may not use the funds for internships for academic credit.
• Lesley Works Jobs

  If you didn’t receive Federal Work-Study funds, you can apply for part-time jobs on campus through Lesley Works.  International students may be eligible for Lesley Works jobs.

  Things to know about Lesley Works jobs:

  • The Lesley department you work for pays 100 percent of your wages.
  • The university sets the hourly rate.
  • You can work up to 20 hours/week across all positions.
  • There’s no maximum amount you can earn in a year, except for the limit of the department’s budget.
• Apply for Work-Study & Lesley Works Jobs

  All students will now be able to apply via Workday. You may use this link to access your Workday account via Lesley SSO. To view open roles and apply, please review this knowledge-base article. You will need an updated resume for your application.

  Job Types

  Please note that each job title will specify whether a job is Federal Work Study (FWS) or Lesley Works (LW) in the posting. If you are not sure if you qualify for a FWS role, you can review your award letter on your Self-Service account.

  Form I-9

  If hired into a role at Lesley, you must meet with Human Resources, either in person or via Zoom, to complete section 2 of your I-9 before your start date. Please review this knowledge base article for step-by-step guidance on how to complete section 1 of your I-9. Please note that to complete your I-9, you must have a List A document or a List B and a List C document from the list of acceptable documents.
  
  Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by Human Resources, Financial Aid and the Hiring Manager. If your application is moved forward in the hiring process, the team will be in contact with you to discuss the next steps. Please reach out to hr@lesley.edu with any questions.

• Off-Campus Jobs

  Find an off-campus job through our Career Resource Center, for the academic year or the summer. 

  Search for and apply to jobs in the Center’s job listing platform Handshake. This is a different portal than the one you may have used to find Lesley Works and Work-Study jobs.

  Boston-area organizations looking to fill a range of jobs, and families looking for childcare and help in their homes, post positions in Handshake for our students and alumni.

  Apply directly to the organization or family that interests you. Connect with the Career Resource Center for help with résumés and any questions about part time off campus work.

• Work Authorization for International Students

  As an international student holding an F-1 student visa, you have a few options for working while in the United States. Learn more about work authorization for international students.