Student Jobs

Welcome

Looking for an on-campus job at Alma College? 

Working on campus is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience, earn money and build professional connections. Plus, student employment offers flexibility with your class schedule, practice and performance/game schedules and you can walk to work.

Various Alma College departments employ students in a variety of positions including: clerks, office assistants, lab assistants, custodians, tutors, library assistants, resident assistants, first year guides, mentors, referees, life guards and more.

Log on to Handshake using your Alma login to search for positions.

On-Campus Employers

All on-campus employers who are looking to hire a student staff member must complete the form below to post their position. Once the form is completed, it will be routed to the Career Development staff to post on Handshake. 

Applications (including resumes) will be automatically emailed to the contacts listed below by Handshake for consideration. 

As a part of the hiring process, hiring managers should complete the following: 

  • Review all applications received by the application deadline 
  • Interview selected candidates 
  • Follow up with all applicants as to the status of the position once filled 
  • Once an applicant is selected, fill out the Supervisor Authorization Form and return to Financial Services. They will reach out to the applicant for any additional paperwork needed.

Additional Resources for Employers

Sample Job Posting

Sample Student Employee Evaluation Form

If you are in need of any additional assistance, or you need to edit your position after it has been posted, please contact Career and Personal Development at careerdevelopment@alma.edu. 

Note: If you do not see any applications coming to your inbox, please check your “Clutter” folder.

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Supervisor, Head of Department, etc.
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If applicable
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If applicable, include any requirements for the position such as major, GPA, class year, etc.
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Current minimum wage is $9.65 per hour.
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Is this position part of the Work to Earn Program?*
First Year Work to Earn is not the same as Federal Work Study. If you are unsure if your position is a Work to Earn position please contact the Financial Aid Office.
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Resume, cover letter, transcript, work sample, etc.
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When would you like to receive the applications?