Student Employment
A student job at Ball State is more than a paycheck—it's an opportunity to build career-ready skills, grow your network, and gain experience while earning income.
With flexible schedules that fit around your classes, on-campus employment makes it easy to stay connected to the Ball State community while developing communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills employers value. Ball State students have earned a reputation for being dependable and professional, making a meaningful impact in departments across campus and with local employers.
Whether you're looking for your first job or experience related to your career goals, student employment is a great way to develop career readiness.
All on-campus student jobs are now posted in our new recruiting system, Workday.
Student employment
Looking for a flexible job that fits your class schedule while building valuable career skills? Ball State's on-campus employment opportunities allow you to earn a paycheck, gain hands-on experience, and connect with the campus community. Start your search today by exploring available on campus positions and learning how to apply through Workday.
Learn more about On-Campus Student Employment and how to access Workday and the application process.
You know that your future job market is competitive, and if you're going to edge out that competition, you'd better show up with the golden ticket: relevant experience. As a graduate assistant, you get a chance to step out of the student role into the professional world, earning a paycheck while you're also gaining job-related experience and expanding your professional network.
Assistantships are posted in Workday
Contact the Graduate School with questions: gradschool@bsu.edu
Supervisors and Employers
Whether you're looking for extra manpower in your department or a burst of young, professional creativity, one of the easiest steps to take is hiring a Ball State student. With a student's help, you'll be able to spend more time focusing on your big challenges-and less time on the small, everyday tasks.
Workday Resources Supervisor Resources
Supervisor Hiring Handbook Supervisor Handbook
Questions?
For questions related to policies and procedures that apply to student employees, please contact the Career Center.
Why Hire a Federal Work-Study Student?
Federal Work-Study (FWS) jobs don't just connect job-seeking students to their college community. They also help local businesses and organizations find affordable, part-time expertise in areas like education, marketing, design, finance, the nonprofit sector, and more.
For questions about hiring a FWS student or posting a job, contact Brianna Smith, bnsmith2@bsu.edu
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