Finding an On-Campus Job
On-campus employment at Colorado State University offers students more than just a paycheck — it’s an opportunity to build professional skills, gain hands-on experience, and foster meaningful connections within the campus community. These roles provide a convenient way to earn income while balancing academic responsibilities. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your resume, explore career interests, or expand your network, on-campus jobs create a supportive environment where you can grow both personally and professionally.
Benefits of On-Campus Employment
Flexible Scheduling
Secure a job that fits your class schedule and the academic calendar, ensuring balance and flexibility.
Relevant Experience
Develop skills directly aligned with your field of study to strengthen your resume and career prospects.
Convenient Location
Stay close to your classes and campus activities to make the most of your time and stay productive.
Finding an On-Campus Job
Handshake is the career platform CSU uses to connects students and alumni to job opportunities, including on-campus roles. All CSU students are automatically enrolled in Handshake and can log in using their NetID/Password.
To search for on-campus job opportunities in Handshake, you will log in to Handshake as a student with your NetID/password and search for jobs using the “On-Campus” jobs filter.
Check out this video tutorial for step-by-step instructions on how to search for on-campus jobs!
Leveraging On-Campus Employment for Career Growth
While many on-campus job opportunities may not always seem like they directly align with your future career path, they still offer valuable experiences that employers recognize and appreciate. Employers value work experience — even if it’s not directly related to the job they are hiring for — because it demonstrates reliability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to navigate professional environments. It shows that you can manage responsibilities, work with dynamic teams, solve problems, and adapt to new situations — all qualities that are essential in any workplace.
On-campus employment can help you build a variety of transferable skills for any career, including:
Communication
Time Management
Problem-Solving
Attention-to-Detail
Leadership
Teamwork
Initiative
Conflict Resolution
Customer Service
Adaptability
Discipline
…and many more!
When adding on-campus jobs to your resume, focus on showcasing the skills you developed and how they apply to the roles you’re pursuing. Here are some tips for highlighting transferrable skills:
- Use action verbs: Start each bullet point with strong action verbs like ‘coordinated,’ ‘led,’ ‘resolved,’ or ‘managed’ to show initiative and impact.
- Quantify your achievements: Whenever possible, include numbers or measurable outcomes. For example, ‘Managed a team of 5 student employees’ or ‘Resolved 15+ customer inquiries daily.’
- Connect skills to career goals: Frame your experience in a way that emphasizes how these skills apply to future roles. For instance, if you worked in customer service, you might highlight communication and problem-solving abilities relevant to a business career.
- Tailor your resume: Adjust your resume to align with the job posting you’re applying for by emphasizing the most relevant skills and experiences from your work history to the role.
To further develop your career competencies, you can utilize LinkedIn Learning, a free resource available to all CSU students.
Some on-campus jobs roles connect closely with specific majors and can provide hands-on experience relevant to your field of study. Below, you’ll find a list of recent on-campus job opportunities tied to each College of Business concentration, along with suggested search keywords to help you identify roles related to what you’re studying in Handshake.
- Accounting Lab Tutor
- IT Accounting Technician
- Student Accounting Assistant
- Accounts Payable Administrative Assistant
Sample Search Keywords
Accounting, Budget, Business Office, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Audit, Data Entry, Payroll
- Helpdesk Specialist
- Student IT Technician
- Student Assistants for IT in Business
- AI Training and Process Improvement Intern
- Cybersecurity & Privacy Student Intern
Sample Search Keywords
IT, Help Desk, Technician, Computer Lab, Web Development, Cybersecurity, Data Analyst, Network, Database, Systems, AI, Machine Learning
- Fiscal Assistant
- Student Invoicing Assistant
- Financial & Accounting Intern
- Student Operations Assistant
- University Budget Office Budget Analyst
Sample Search Keywords
Finance, Fiscal, Invoicing, Operations, Budget, Financial, Analyst
- HR & Talent Management Intern
- HR/Payroll Coordinator
- HR Program Recruiter
- Research Assistant in Human Resource Management
- HR Employment Assistant
Sample Search Keywords
HR, Talent, Recruiting, Payroll, Human Resources, Learning and Development, Employment, Training, Onboarding
- Education Abroad Peer Advisor
- Global Business Academy Counselor
- Global Business Network Student Coordinator
Sample Search Keywords
Global, Abroad, International
- Student Intern, Institute for Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneur in Training
- Entrepreneurial Lead
- Project Coordinator, CState Consulting
- Department of Management Student Administrative Assistant
Sample Search Keywords
Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial, Entrepreneur, Project, Lead, Consulting, Management, Manager, Supervisor, Leadership, Administrative
- Marketing and Brand Promotions Intern
- Social Media Manager
- Marketing Assistant
- Student Product Marketing Coordinator
- Sales Club Coordinator
Sample Search Keywords
Marketing, Social Media, Communication, Sales, Event, Graphic Design, Brand, Content, Advertising
- COB Everitt Real Estate Center Student Coordinator
Sample Search Keywords
Real Estate, Property, Commercial, Appraisal, Valuation
- Supply Chain Forum Support Internship
- Humanitarian Logistics Class Externship
Sample Search Keywords
Logistics, Procurement, Warehouse, Operations, Supply Chain, Vendor, Shipping
- Sustainability Associate
- Zero Waste Student Manager
- President’s Sustainability Commission Intern
- GHG Inventory & Sustainable Operations Fellow
Sample Search Keywords
Sustainable, Sustainability, Environment, Energy, Waste, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Community Outreach, Climate, Green
Types of On-Campus Employment
There are two primary types of on-campus jobs at CSU:
Work-Study Positions
Work-study is a part-time job program that allows students to earn money to help pay for educational and living expenses.
Some on-campus jobs are limited to work-study recipients only. This will be outlined in the job descriptions for these roles.
Need-Based Work Study
Awarded based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
No-Need Work Study
Provides degree-seeking students without financial need an opportunity to be employed in work-study jobs.
Student Hourly Positions
Student hourly jobs are available to all degree-seeking CSU students.
These positions are funded by the University and can be found across various campus departments and administrative offices.
For more information about work-study and student hourly roles, please visit the Office of Financial Aid’s Student Employment Page
CSU also allows members of the community (non-registered businesses) to post part-time jobs for students via a Part-Time Community Jobs Board. Please visit the Part-Time Community Jobs for more information on these jobs and a list of available openings.
On-Campus Employment for International Students
The Office of International Programs website offers specific resources and guidance for international students related to on-campus student employment and career support. There are employment rules for international students to be aware of prior to searching for an accepting an on-campus job. Please see the resources below for additional information, and reach out to International Student and Scholar Services for more information.
Additional On-Campus Employment Resources
Ready to start your on-campus employment journey? Check out the additional resources below and explore available jobs in Handshake to take the next step toward building your career!