Student Employment

Working while going to school has a variety of benefits and allows students to continue the learning process outside of the classroom. Many of our students, each with different interests and goals, have been able to secure a position which closely aligns with their academic program. We are here to help students, parents and families, and employers navigate the student employment process and connect our students with both on and off campus part-time employment opportunities.

Benefits of Student Employment

Earn money to assist with educational expenses
Gain work experience and build your resume
Expand network of contacts and get to know other students
Enhance skills, such as time-management, to market to future employers
Gain professional development opportunities to prepare you for your career

Visit our website for additional information about the student employment process.

Federal Work-Study is a need-based federally subsidized program that provides part-time employment to undergraduate, graduate, and law school students on or near campus. Due to limited funding, you must submit your financial aid application materials by the priority filing deadline to be considered for a work-study award. Students who are awarded Federal Work-Study will be notified in their financial aid offer. The amount indicated on your financial aid offer reflects the maximum you may earn for that particular semester. Once you have earned your allotted award, you must stop working immediately.

If you have been awarded Federal Work-Study, you are not required to work. If you are interested in pursuing employment opportunities, students are responsible for conducting the job search. As available positions are limited, we cannot guarantee that each student will secure a position.

Unlike other forms of financial aid, Federal Work-Study is not applied as a credit to student accounts. Students are paid on a bi-weekly basis, through direct deposit, for hours worked during the prior week.

Students who have not received Federal Work-Study funding still have the opportunity to seek employment opportunities both on and off campus.

For positions on campus, students must apply specifically for positions which do not require work-study. Any student that applies for a Federal Work-Study position that was not awarded Federal Work-Study will not be considered for that position.

NU Student Temps seeks to connect our talented and ambitious international students with available on campus, temporary, employment opportunities.

Benefits to the student:

Expand applicable job experience in an employment position that aligns with your degree, interests, and long-term career goals
Build your resume, and of course, network!
Better understand employment fields that you may, or may not, enjoy
Professional development training, including climate and culture training, and professional/office etiquette
Earn money to assist with educational expenses

Benefits to the employer:

Opportunity to work with a talented and ambitious student who is looking to build their resume
Qualified help—students complete a robust skills assessment, tailored to their degree
Saving and reinvesting back into the Northeastern University community
Peace of mind and support throughout the hiring process—our staff will source, hire, and place talented student temp employees

Learn more about NU Student Temps opportunities and benefits for students and employers.

Online Job Search

The Online Job Search can be found by going to Workday and searching “Jobs and Career Hub” then selecting “Student Employment”. Search for part-time on and off campus jobs using any number of search criteria, apply for available positions, and review history of job positions and hiring to get a better understanding of the university’s student employment needs.

NU Student Temps Employment Process

If you are an international graduate student with at least two years of work experience, please upload your resume to be incorporated in our Talent Pool. Once we review your resume and qualifications, we will contact you regarding next steps in the skills assessment process.

Required Paperwork

I-9 Form

Before you can be hired for any position on campus, you must have a completed I-9 form on file with the Office of Student Employment, Graduate Assistantships & Fellowships. Both sections of the Form should be completed before your first day of work.

Section 1 of the I-9 form
- Can be completed online via Workday. Once you access Workday, search “Jobs and Career Hub” then selecting “Student Employment” then select “I-9 Service Center”.
- After completing Section 1, you will be required to provide supporting documentation to an authorized Student Employment representative before your first day of work.
To complete Section 2,
- You will be required to provide supporting documentation to an authorized Student Employment representative. Boston Campus documents are submitted at 375 Richards Hall.

Allow up top 3 business days for our office to process your Form I-9.

If you have questions regarding the I-9 form, please email [email protected].

Direct Deposit

All on-campus student employees and all off-campus work-study student employees are required to enroll in direct deposit. To enroll in direct deposit, log into your Student Hub portal, select “Resources” “Financial Services’, and the “Direct Deposit Form.” Paychecks will be deposited into the account you designate.

Learn more about enrolling in direct deposit.

Payroll Taxes and W-4 Form

The W-4 Form indicates how much in federal taxes will be withheld from your paycheck. Students in Massachusetts will additionally fill out the M-4 Form for state tax withholdings. These forms will be available to you in Workday once you have been hired into a position. If any changes need to be made, students can use the search bar and type in “Tax Withholdings” to access these electronic forms.

Employment for International Students

International students are able to participate in student employment opportunities at Northeastern. However, there are some important regulations to keep in mind. Learn more about these regulations and the employment process for F-1 students and J-1 students.

Pay Rates

Student employees are paid at an hourly wage. Pay rates will vary depending on the level of experience, and the responsibilities for each position, but will always adhere to the state minimum wage. Please note that students conducting specialized research or highly-skilled work are typically paid at a higher rate.

If you have been awarded Federal Work-Study, which is a finite amount, your pay rate determines the number of hours that you are able to work.

Please note that students cannot work more than twenty hours per week during academic periods.

In order to determine the number of hours you may work for the semester, divide your Federal Work-Study amount by your hourly pay rate, and then by the number of weeks in the semester or the number of weeks during the semester that you wish to work.

When Am I Paid?

Student employees will be required to complete their timesheets and submit them, electronically in Workday, for approval via the Student Employment website.

If you are a semi-monthly paid Stipend Graduate Assistantship participant, you will receive your pay on the 15th and the last day of the month, provided the department you are working for has submitted your information before the payroll deadline.

If you are an hourly paid employee, you should submit your online timesheet to your supervisor each week that you work. The deadline for timesheets to be submitted to your supervisor is Sunday at 10:00 a.m EST. each week. Your supervisor is responsible for reviewing and approving your timesheets by Monday at 10:00 a.m EST.

Students are paid on a bi-weekly schedule.

Equal Opportunity Policy

Northeastern University is committed to providing equal opportunity for all students in those matters involving admission, registration, and official relationships with students. In addition to practicing policies of nondiscrimination, the university takes affirmative action in the recruitment of students. View the Equal Opportunity Policy here.

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion is located at 106 West Village A. They can be reached at 617.373.2133.

Contact Information

Office of Student Employment, Graduate Assistantships & Fellowships
375 Richards Hall
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-5000
Contact SEGAF
I-9 Inquiries: [email protected]
Instagram: nu.studentjobs

NU Student Temps
375 Richards Hall
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-5000
[email protected]
Instagram: nustudenttemps
Phone: 617.373.3200
http://studentemployment.northeastern.edu