There are several different forms of documentation students can use to prove their eligibility to work in the U.S. View a list of acceptable documents that meet federal requirements. It is to a student’s advantage to demonstrate eligibility to work before starting to search for on campus employment. Only original, unexpired documents will be accepted for this purpose. These can be shown to staff in the Payroll Office in the basement of Smyth Hall, Room 40. No student may begin working without proving their eligibility to do so.

All on-campus jobs, both work-study and non-work-study (Regular employment) should be listed in Handshake.

• Log into Handshake 
• Click Jobs from the upper menu bar.
• Click on the on-campus job filter.
• On-campus jobs will begin to be posted in mid-July.
• “Save your search” so that you can get notifications on newly posted jobs. 

Nearly all on-campus positions are filled early in the fall semester.

Some supervisors also hire students who simply ask if they have any openings. Don't be afraid to "ask around" in addition to using Handshake.

Work Study is a form of federal financial aid that allows departments to hire eligible students at a reduced cost (typically 50%) to the department but pays the student the same $15.50/hour rate as any other student. This makes the student with work-study a more viable candidate financially.

To determine if you have work-study, contact Financial Aid (finaid@naz.edu or 585-389-2310).  Eligibility for work-study does NOT guarantee you a job. You must apply and be accepted for an available position.  

Work-study provides a paycheck every two weeks, based on the number of hours worked. Because students receive pay directly, work-study does not credit their term bill. See the Nazareth payroll page for the work-study pay rate.

If you are unsure whether federal work-study is part of your package, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 585-389-2310 or e-mail finaid@naz.edu.

All on-campus student employment jobs are either supported by work-study or non-work-study funds. Departments that do not solely rely upon work-study will make this known in their job posting listed in Handshake. Non-work-study students should focus on these opportunities. When in doubt, ask the on-campus employer their ability to hire candidates without work-study.  

Apply to as many departments as possible to increase the likelihood you will be offered a position. If you have not secured an on-campus job by the end of the first week of classes, make an appointment to talk to your Career Coach as soon as possible. Begin to review part-time off-campus job opportunities that might fit your schedule.

Yes, you can have more than one on-campus job as long as the total number of hours worked does not undermine your academic efforts (While individual circumstances vary, we recommend you not work more than 10-12 hours a week while taking classes).

A number of off-campus employers from nearby locations post jobs on Handshake for Nazareth University students. Some off-campus employers attend the On-Campus & Part-time Job Fair held at the beginning of each fall semester.

Congratulations on finding a job! You may have some questions relating to the payroll process. Visit Student Worker FAQs on Payroll's website for further information.