Student Employment

Build your Resume and Gain New Skills

Working part-time while in college can help you pay for school, gain hands-on experience, and build skills that support your future career.

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Student employee helping someone at the rock climbing wall

Types of Jobs

Federal College Work-Study

Work-study is a need-based award included in your financial aid offer. Unlike grants or loans, it is not applied directly to your bill – you earn these funds through a part-time job and are paid biweekly via direct deposit.

Work-study positions are competitive and not guaranteed, so they should not be relied on to cover your full bill. Students who receive a work-study offer may apply for available positions.

Student Assist

Student Assist positions are on-campus jobs that are not tied to financial aid. Any UW-Superior student enrolled at least half-time is eligible to apply.

Part-Time Off-Campus Jobs

Local employers post part-time opportunities for students seeking work in the community. These roles can provide valuable experience and flexible scheduling.

How to Apply for a Student Job

1. Access Workday

Download the Workday app or log in here.

Use your UW-Superior credentials to log in. In the search bar, type “Jobs for Students.”

3. Find Student Jobs

Select the Jobs for Students report. Filter by: UWSUP – University of Wisconsin-Superior

4. Choose a Job and Apply

Browse available positions and select one that interests you. Click Apply to begin.

Be sure to:

Include your contact information
Attach all required documents listed in the job posting
Complete any application questions

5. Submit Your Application

Click Submit to complete your application, or Save for Later if you need more time.

View Jobs in Workday

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New Hire Information

If you’ve been hired as a student employee, there are a few steps you’ll need to complete before your first day of work.

Next Steps

Student Employment Resources & Forms

Find important information about payroll, policies, and student employment requirements.

Access Resources

Leaving UW-Superior?

Update Your Address

If you are graduating, transferring, or otherwise leaving UW-Superior and received a paycheck during the year, be sure your mailing address is up to date for employment records and tax documents.

Self-Service Address Change Instructions

Report a Hire

Have you hired a UW-Superior student or graduate?

Whether it’s an internship, part-time role, or full-time position, we’d love to hear how Yellowjackets are making an impact.

Report a Hire

Meet the Department

Chelsie Parrish

Director of Financial Aid

Meet Chelsie

Emily Wabik

Student Employment Manager

Meet Emily

Angela Kappes

Financial Aid Officer

Meet Angela

Renee Hudacek

Financial Aid Advisor

Meet Renee

Ellie Leadstrom

IT Business Analyst I

Meet Ellie

Student Employment FAQs

Where do I apply for student employment?

Student job opportunities are posted on Workday. Follow these steps to learn more.

What types of jobs are available?

There are a wide variety of positions on campus, as well as a few available off campus. Some examples of previous positions include:

Front Desk Work – answer phones, walk-ins, assist in day-to-day office functions
Facilities Attendant – prepare for various events (athletic/intramural/concerts/etc.), assist with set-up, take-down, and clean-up after events
Researcher – assist a department with their research needs, conduct experiments, assist cataloging findings
Note Taker – take notes in the classes you’re already taking to be utilized by other students
Student Supervisor – assist the department in scheduling coverage, running the program, approving other student employee’s time, etc.

What’s the difference between work study and student assist?

The biggest differences between these two terms:

Eligibility; work study is only available to students who have been offered and accepted the work study in their Financial Aid Offer

Funding; work study and student assist are charged to departments differently, this DOES NOT affect your pay-check

Off Campus Opportunities; there are a few positions available for off-campus employment through student employment – these positions are for students who have been offered and accepted the work study in their Financial Aid Offer

Work study:
Available for students who were offered work study on their Financial Aid Offer; based on the completed FAFSA.
Eligible to work on or in off-campus work study positions (Superior School District, Superior Public Museum, Boys and Girls Club)

Student Assist:
Available for all students
Eligible to work on-campus only

When am I eligible to begin working?

As soon as you are registered at least at half-time status (6.00 for undergrads) you can begin applying for a student employee position.

What’s the hiring process like?

Once you are student employee eligible – registered at half-time status or more:

Apply for position(s) you’re interested in
Most positions on Handshake require a Resume and/or Cover Letter

Interview for the position
Career Services is a great resource for Interview tips

Get hired for the position
CONGRATS!

Contract and New Hire paperwork
The contract process will be initiated by your supervisor. Follow-up email and communications regarding new hire paperwork and required signature requests will come from the Student Employment office (via email).

Complete required paperwork
The contract will be processed, and an email indicating the official start date will be sent to the supervisors and student employee from the student employment office.

Required Trainings and Self-Service
In the “start date” email you’ll receive from the student employment office, there will be links for required trainings, and how-to instructions for setting up your direct deposit and completing your W-4/WT4 information. Complete these as soon as possible to ensure you are paid correctly and on time.

Student Employment

Build your Resume and Gain New Skills

Types of Jobs

Federal College Work-Study

Student Assist

Part-Time Off-Campus Jobs

How to Apply for a Student Job

1. Access Workday

2. Sign in

3. Find Student Jobs

4. Choose a Job and Apply

5. Submit Your Application

New Hire Information

Student Employment Resources & Forms

Leaving UW-Superior?

Update Your Address

Report a Hire

Have you hired a UW-Superior student or graduate?

Meet the Department

We’re Here to Help

Student Employment FAQs

Where do I apply for student employment?

What types of jobs are available?

What’s the difference between work study and student assist?

When am I eligible to begin working?

What’s the hiring process like?