Student Employment

Student Employment offers opportunities to work on campus. These positions allow you to earn income while gaining valuable educational and professional work experience. Some on-campus jobs require a resume while others do not. Be sure to review job postings for resume requirements.

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Types of Employment


Student Employment at Oakton
These opportunities are available to students who meet the student employment enrollment requirements, including a GPA of at least 2.0 at the time of hire and good academic standing. Student employees may work part-time, up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. 

Federal Work-Study
This is a federally funded program that allows students with financial need to be employed part-time while attending college. To be considered for the program, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You must also be enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester and maintain a 2.0 GPA. 

Contact Oakton's Financial Aid office to determine your eligibility for this program.

Benefits

Participating in Oakton's Student Employment Program offers these benefits:

  • Earn money to pay for college expenses
  • Save time and commuting costs by working on campus 
  • Enjoy flexible scheduling designed to accommodate your course schedule and academic responsibilities
  • Build your resume and professional skills through relevant work experience before you graduate
  • Network with coworkers, staff and supervisors across Oakton's community

More Than Just a Job

At Oakton, student employment is about more than a paycheck.

You'll become part of a close-knit community, build relationships with supervisors and coworkers, and open doors to new opportunities for growth. Some student employees have gone on to earn their degrees and return to Oakton to advance their careers. Others have found opportunities to work in areas related to their interests.

Student employee Sanele Stewart deepened his passion for ecology while working with Oakton's naturalist. From restoring campus habitats to rescuing monarch butterflies, he gained hands-on experience and confidence in his career path through Oakton's Student Employment Program. Read Sanele's story.

National Student Employment Week at Oakton
Discover what it's like to work at Oakton 
In this YouTube video, you'll hear student employee Marienne discuss her experiences working in Oakton's TRIO office with TRIO Advisor Luz Trejo.

Need Help With Your Job Search?

As you gain work experience, Oakton's Career Development Center can help identify your strengths, skills and job-related accomplishments. To support you, the Center offers career assessment, resume writing assistance and other resources. Explore the Career Development Center's services. 

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