Student Employment

Workday - Jobs/Internships

Looking for a Campus Student Employee Position or Internship?

Xavier University is moving to a new and improved online job and internship application system.  Beginning December 15, 2025, you will be able to explore open positions and submit your applications through Workday.  Student Employment position opportunities will no longer be posted on Handshake but only on Workday.

Before applying for positions, view below how to prepare your resume and cover letter, then follow instructions at the bottom of the page to search and apply for student employee campus positions.   

  • Prepare a cover letter. Some employers will require a cover letter to be included as part of the application process.  Even if it’s not required, a cover letter can highlight your interest in the position and why you may be a good fit for the position.  To get started on composing a cover letter Sample resumes and cover letters.  
  • Have your resume and/or cover letter reviewed by a Xavier Career Coach. 
    Once you have prepared at least a draft of your resume and/or cover letter, upload it to Handshake and a Xavier Career Coach will review your document(s) and they will send you helpful feedback.  To do this, 
    • Activate your Handshake profile, if you haven’t already done so, by logging into Handshake with your Xavier login and password.
    • Upload your resume as a pdf file to Handshake It's best to upload documents saved as pdfs to maintain formatting.
    • Make sure you set your document(s) as visible. If it is not visible, the Career Coaching team will not be able to review them.

Search and Apply for Positions in Workday 

  1. Log in to Workday HERE using your Xavier username and password.
  2. From the Workday home page, you can type “Job Hub” in the search bar or under Menu, select Jobs Hub.
  3. Click “Find Student Jobs”
  4. Review available on-campus positions.
  5. Click on a job posting to view the full description and qualifications.
  6. Click “Apply”
    1. Upload your Resume and click Next.
  7. Review your Work Experience and Education, Skill section not required
  8. Upload your Cover Letter and click Next
  9. Provide your work availability and your visa/immigration status
  10. Complete Voluntary Disclosures and click Next
  11. Review your Application and click Submit
  12. You can check the status of your applications anytime under “My Applications.”

Employers will review student applicant information and will contact applicants they are interested in considering for their position.

If hired, you will be required to complete onboarding prior to starting training or work. You will need to present acceptable original ID to complete this onboarding.   View the details! 

 *If you are unable to apply, you may be restricted based on specific criteria and restrictions to that job posting. If you feel this is in error or you need clarification, please contact Student Employment at claryv@xavier.edu or call (513) 745-4880.

**If you are unsure whether you have Federal Work Study, which many positions are restricted to, contact Student Employment at claryv@xavier.edu or 513-745-4880.