Hiring Process



Review the Job Database and complete an application for one job using your Wagner email address.
Use your Wagner email address to schedule an appointment to speak with a staff member. You must schedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance.  An email will be sent to students  to announce when appointments will be available and with a link to schedule an appointment.
During your appointment, staff will discuss your application and review your College Work Study or Regular Payroll eligibility.  At that time, if you qualify, your job offer will be sent electronically to the supervisor.
Some positions may require an interview, resume, etc. You will discuss those requirements with the supervisor.  If you are approved for the job, the supervisor will remotely sign the job offer, then it will be sent to you for signature.
After you electronically sign the offer, it will be sent back to Financial Aid.
You may be required to complete an onboarding process with Human Resources.  Additional information will be provided after your job offer is received by Financial Aid.
Students may not work until all processes are completed.  This applies to all students, regardless of information otherwise provided by other members of the campus.
Plan a work schedule with your supervisor


Review the Job Database and complete an application for one job using your Wagner email address.
Use your Wagner email address to schedule an appointment to speak with a staff member here. You must schedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance.  An email will be sent to students to announce when appointments will be available and with a link to schedule an appointment.
During your appointment, staff will discuss your application and review your College Work Study or Regular Payroll eligibility.  At that time, if you qualify, your job offer will be sent electronically to the supervisor.
Some positions may require an interview, resume, etc. You will discuss those requirements with the supervisor.  If you are approved for the job, the supervisor will remotely sign the job offer, then it will be sent to you for signature.
After you electronically sign the offer, it will be sent back to Financial Aid.
You will be required to complete an onboarding process with Human Resources.  Additional information will be provided after your job offer is received by Financial Aid.
Students may not work until all processes are completed.  This applies to all students, regardless of information otherwise provided by other members of the campus.
You should meet with your supervisor to plan a work schedule. You may work no more than 20 hours per week and may not work during class times.


International students who have worked on campus previously, may follow the steps in the section above for those who have worked on campus previously.
Those who have not worked on campus previously must review the information found here.

Important Information for All Students

  • Priority is given to CWS-eligible students.
  • You must be registered at least half-time to be eligible for a position.
  • In order to ensure all students are given the opportunity to work, a student may hold only one position at time. The only applicable exception are tutors, event staff and community service positions. If you would like to obtain a different position than the one you are currently working, you must resign from your current position.
  • During break periods, a student may hold more than one position only with prior approval from the Office of Financial Aid (a job offer). Students who would like to work break periods must be registered for the following semester.
  • Any student interested in working in an on- or off-campus community service position, please contact our office.
  • Any information or documents owed the Office of Financial Aid will impact your eligibility to receive a job offer. Be sure your paperwork is in order!
  • You may work a maximum of 20 hours per week.  Schedules should be established with your supervisor.
  • If you are experiencing any difficulties with your position or supervisor, please feel free to notify the Office of Financial Aid as we may be able to provide assistance.