Student Employment

Park University offers part-time job opportunities through the Federal Work-Study Program and the Park Institutional Work-Study Program. These positions are a great way for students to gain valuable work experience while earning money to help cover educational expenses.

About Work-Study at Park

Work-study is designed to supplement your financial aid package—not replace it. It provides students with the opportunity to work part-time on or off campus while enrolled at Park University.

• Positions are available in various departments and locations including off campus positions.
• Open to all enrolled students who are eligible for either Federal or Institutional Work-Study.
• Offers hands-on experience, résumé building, and professional development.

Pay & Earnings

• Wages are based on the hours worked, like a regular job.
• Students can choose to be paid bi-weekly via direct deposit.
• Students may also choose to have all or a portion of their earnings applied toward current charges on their student bill by submitting a Work Study Authorization Form.
• Please Note: Work-study funds cannot be used to pay past-due balances.

COMPLETE A WORK STUDY AUTHORIZATION FORM

hours & scheduling

• Students typically work 5 to 20 hours per week.
• Up to 25 hours per week are allowed with prior approval.
• Work hours must be scheduled around class times (no exceptions).
• Scheduling is coordinated with your Work-Study supervisor.

Work-Study Award Information

• Most students are awarded up to $6,600 per academic year (split between fall and spring semesters), a limited number of summer positions will be available for students enrolled in summer.
• Actual earnings depend on:
  • Eligibility
  • State minimum wage
  • Department needs
  • Total hours worked
• Awards are not guaranteed to be fully earned if hours are not worked.

Getting Started

To access student job listings, you must be enrolled in the current or upcoming semester/term. If you’re not enrolled, you won’t be able to log in to Workday.

Application Process

Apply for Student Jobs

• Log in using your myPark username and password.
• Browse and apply.
  • You may apply for more than one position.
  • Jobs that begin with FWS, can only be filled with an applicant with Federal Work-Study eligibility. Contact the financial aid office for questions on federal work-study eligibility.
• Hiring managers will contact you to schedule an interview, but you are welcome to contact the hiring manager proactively.
• Once you have been selected by a department, Student Employment will reach out to communicate the on-boarding process.
• Student Employment will let your supervisor know once you can be scheduled to work.
• The supervisor will ensure that you are not scheduled to work during class time.

For information on eligibility for Federal Work-Study or Institutional Work Study, please view the 25-26 Student Work Study Policy & Requirements.

Got Questions?

Student Employment Email: studentemployment@park.edu

Financial Aid Office Email: finaid@park.edu

Contact Phone: (816) 584-6290