Student Employment

How to Apply for Student Employment

Find a Campus Job or Internship:

Ready to gain valuable experience, build your resume, and earn money while attending Xavier? 

Student employment positions, internships, and graduate assistantship are posted in Workday throughout the year. Explore available opportunities, submit applications, and track your progress—all in one place.

Before applying, be sure to prepare your resume and any additional application materials that may be required. 

 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, either type Job Hub in the search bar or navigate to:
    1. Menu ->
    2. Organization ->
    3. Jobs Hub
  3. Click Suggested Links and then Find Student Jobs
  4. Search by a specific position title or browse through all available on-campus positions.
  5. Review available on-campus positions.
  6. Click on a job posting to view the full description and qualifications.
  7. Click “Apply”
  8. Upload your Resume and click Next.
  9. Review your Work Experience and Education and click Next.
  10. Upload your Cover Letter (if applicable) and click Next
  11. Provide your work availability and your visa/immigration status
  12. Complete Voluntary Disclosures and click Next
  13. Review your Application and click Submit

You can monitor the status of your applications at any time through My Applications in Workday.

After you apply, hiring departments will review applications and contact selected candidates regarding interviews and next steps.

After You're Hired

Before beginning work, all student employees must complete the onboarding process.

This includes:

  • Completing employment paperwork
  • Presenting acceptable original identification documents
  • Completing Form I-9 employment verification

Student employees may not begin training or work until all onboarding requirements have been completed. Click here to learn more about this process.

Preparing to Apply

Taking a few minutes to prepare your application materials can help you stand out to employers.

Build Your Resume

Most student employment applications require a resume.

Resources:

Get Feedback from a Xavier Career Coach

Once you've created a draft of your resume or cover letter, you can receive feedback from a Xavier Career Coach through Handshake.

To request a review:

  1. Log in to Handshake using your Xavier credentials.
  2. Upload your resume or cover letter as a PDF.
  3. Ensure your document is set to Visible.
  4. Submit your document for review.

A Career Coach will provide personalized feedback to help strengthen your application materials.

Prepare a Cover Letter

Some employers require a cover letter as part of the application process.

Even when it's optional, a cover letter is a great opportunity to explain:

  • Why you're interested in the position
  • What skills and experiences you bring
  • How the opportunity aligns with your goals

View Sample Resumes and Cover Letters