Steps to Finding an On-Campus Job
Step 1: Check to see if you have work-study and what type. Students with financial aid may have Federal Work-Study or Reed Work-Study as a part of their financial aid package. All students are eligible to work on campus; however priority for positions is given to students with either type of work-study. To learn more and find detailed instructions for checking your work-study here.
Step 2: Get your resume ready. The Center for Life Beyond Reed offers assistance with resumes, cover letters, and interviewing. Getting your resume ready now is a great way to be prepared to apply to jobs!
Step 3: Explore positions on Handshake, Reed’s job board for both on-campus and off-campus positions. Select “On Campus” just below the search bar to view open on-campus positions at Reed. Jobs for the upcoming school year are generally posted beginning in August, and the vast majority of employers conduct their hiring in the fall for employment the entire academic year. The Student Work Office does not recommend "holding out" for a particular position not posted on Handshake; that position may not be hiring in a given year, or that office may not conduct their hiring in the fall (some offices hire in the spring for the upcoming academic year). If you don't want to work until the spring, keep in mind that there will be far fewer job openings and position options later in the year. *If you are a new Reed student with work-study, you will also receive an email about applying to the Work-Study Job Pool. Contact the Student Work Coordinator if you need assistance.
Step 4: Fill out hiring paperwork and bring acceptable identification. You must complete I9 and W4 forms before you begin working. There will be student work paperwork drop-in sessions throughout Orientation where you can complete these forms, or you can do so by visiting the Payroll Office (in Eliot Hall) during business hours. When you are hired, if you haven't already completed this required paperwork, you will receive an email from the payroll office with instructions for how to complete and submit hiring paperwork electronically. See Student Payroll Services for more information.
Step 5: Watch your inbox! After applying for a position, you will most likely hear about your application via email. It is essential that you respond promptly and professionally to any job-related communications. Failure to do so will negatively impact your application. The difference between getting a job and not being hired is sometimes as simple as not responding to one email.
Step 6: Once you are hired, start working and get paid! Student workers are paid every other week on Fridays via direct deposit or check. See Student Payroll Services for more information.
If at any point you have questions or need assistance, reach out to the student work coordinator via the contact information on the right.