Jobs
Earn while you learn. Part-time jobs in the community or on campus can help pay for tuition, books, housing and other expenses. Earn part of the $15 million annual payroll for campus jobs.
Benefits of student jobs
- Earn money to help pay for college expenses.
- Find opportunities for a range of career interests.
- Build your employment history.
- Broaden your social and support network.
- Expand your list of professional references and contacts.
- Increase your likelihood of graduating.
Types of student jobs
| Type | Where | Hours per week | Who can apply | Paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work-study job | Campus | 30 max | Those with financial need | Paid by federal program and university |
| Part-time campus job | Campus | 30 max | Any student | Paid by university |
| Internship | Off campus | Check with employer | Check with employer | Paid by employer or unpaid for college credit and/or job experience |
| Off campus | Off campus | Check with employer | Check with employer | Paid by employer |
On campus
On-campus options include working as receptionist in an academic department, an usher at Bramlage Coliseum, a clerk in the university bookstore, a landscaper with the Division of Facilities and more.
Part-time campus jobs
- Hospitality/food service
- Marketing/sales
- Clerical/office support
- Social services/health care
- General labor
- Science/research
- Recreation/camps
- Seasonal/independent contractor
- Information technology/mathematics
Largest campus employers
- Housing and Dining Services
- Bramlage Coliseum
- K-State Student Union
- Division of Facilities
- K-State Libraries
- Division of Biology
- Department of animal sciences and industry
- Department of agronomy
Off campus
Opportunities include working in graphic design, customer service, after-school care, office assistance, marketing and more.
Off-campus employers
- Restaurants
- Retail and grocery stores
- Manhattan Town Center mall
- Businesses in Aggieville and downtown
- Child care organizations
- Medical offices
- Insurance companies
- Banks and credit unions
- Landscaping and construction firms
How to find a job
Find jobs through Career and Employment Services, K-State Student Union's job board and career fairs. After graduation, Career and Employment Services can take you from college to a career.
