Student Employment - Career Center | Ball State University

Student Employment Resources

Ball State students have earned a reputation among their on- and off-campus employers. They are highly-qualified, professional, and collaborative.

Each year, thousands of our students rely on student employment to finance their academic goals and expand their professional experience. For many on- and off-campus employers, these students inspire new innovations and bold endeavors, and they help make sure the little details don't go unfinished.

Student employment

On-Campus

On-campus student employment provides students with valuable opportunities to gain professional experience while balancing their academic responsibilities. These positions allow students to develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and time management in a supportive campus environment.

Learn more about student employment opportunities

Graduate Assistantships

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

On-Campus

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.

Post your opportunities and hire directly in Workday
Higher Wage Approval Form (PDF).

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.

Off Campus

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

Post a job