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The Student Employment Office supports students by facilitating the hiring process for a variety of on-campus positions. The University offers part-time employment opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at least half-time, including both federal work-study and non-work-study roles.

Contact us by phone at (203) 254-4125 or email with questions.

Student Employment Opportunities

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On-ÂúÃÃÊÓÆµ Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a program funded by both the federal government and Fairfield University that provides part-time employment to undergraduate students who have significant financial need. Eligible students can earn money to help with educational expenses while gaining valuable professional experience in University or community service jobs. Federal Work-Study awards are administered by the Office of Financial Aid.

 

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Off-ÂúÃÃÊÓÆµ Federal Work-Study (NWS)

Fairfield University partners with local community agencies to provide eligible Federal Work Study students additional employment opportunities. Community service jobs contribute to improving the quality of life for both the local community and its residents. These jobs also provide students with valuable work experience in their desired field of study, and the opportunity to network and build relationships in the community both professionally and personally.

Note: Federal Work Study (FWS) jobs at local community agencies are located off-campus. Students must have their own transportation.

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Non-Work Study (NWS)

Non-Work Study jobs are available to active, undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time during a regular semester at Fairfield University. (Half-time is equivalent to six credit hours for undergraduate students.)

Graduate students attending at least half-time may apply for non-work study jobs that are open to graduate level students.

Student Employment Process and Requirements

The on-campus student job listing is located in Workday, accessible via my.Fairfield. Detailed instructions for how to search and apply for student jobs can be found in .

Once hired for a job, all students are required to complete an employment onboarding process online, via Workday. Steps in the employment onboarding process include the following:

  • Complete Form I-9
  • Confidentiality and Responsibility Form
  • Federal Tax Election
  • State Tax Election
  • Payment Election
  • Veteran Identification Status

The Student Employment Office is responsible for verifying I-9 forms. To complete the verification process, we are required by the Department of Homeland Security to receive acceptable documentation presented in-person.

After submitting the I-9 form via Workday, students are required to visit the Student Employment Office (located in the , Financial Aid) to present the acceptable documentation.

You can find the form of acceptable document(s) to present .

  • You can present one document from List A;
  • Or if you decide to present a document from List B, you must present one from List C as well
  • Documents must be the original version (photos, copies, faxes will not be accepted) and unexpired

Students must complete the entire I-9 verification process before beginning any work.   Under no circumstances may students start working prior to I-9 verification. Failure to complete this process will result in suspension of the student’s employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Student Employment Office is located in the building, within the Department of Financial Aid.

We can be reached via email or telephone, (203) 254-4125.

Please email the Student Employment Office to schedule an appointment for presenting original documentation for I-9 verification.

Each year students must apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), establishing eligibility for Federal Work-Study as well as other types of Federal financial aid. The Office of Financial Aid will review your eligibility to determine if we can award Federal Work Study. Students must have a FWS award as part of their financial aid package in order to apply for FWS positions in Workday. Please note that FWS eligibility can change from year to year.

After interviewing with a department manager and receiving a job offer, you decide whether or not to accept the position. If you decide not to accept the job offer, please inform the department manager in a timely manner.  

Students must reapply for positions via Workday if they wish to work in the same department the following year.

It is recommended to include a résumé when applying to any student job
Students should visit their school’s career center for résumé assistance.