On-Campus Jobs
USC hires student workers year-round across a wide range of campus departments. Opportunities are available in research labs, academic and administrative offices, libraries, and campus partners like the USC Bookstore. These roles allow students to gain valuable experience, build transferable skills, and earn income while staying connected to campus.
How do I find on-campus jobs?
Students can find both work-study and non-work-study on-campus jobs through Handshake. To search for these positions:
- Log in to Handshake
- Select “Jobs”
- Click on “All filters”
- Check the “On Campus Student Employment” option under “Job Type”
Most on-campus job openings for the fall semester are posted by the first or second week of August. However, departments continue to post opportunities throughout the year based on hiring needs. Additionally, there are a number of on-campus departments that have application information on their websites. Review Find On-Campus Student Jobs for more information.
The Career Center hosts the On-Campus Student Job Fair during the Friday of move-in week, which is the week before classes begin each Fall and Spring semester, as well as in April. Please visit our On-Campus Student Job Fair page for specific event details.
Not sure if you have work-study? Learn more about work-study eligibility.
Please note: International students are not eligible for work-study positions. For information about on-campus employment for F-1 international students, visit the Office of International Services (OIS) website.
Looking to build skills and experience beyond a traditional on-campus student worker role? This section highlights additional ways to gain hands-on experience, develop transferable skills, and strengthen your resume through research, entrepreneurship, community engagement, and student involvement across USC.
How do I get involved in research?
Explore opportunities to work alongside faculty, contribute to ongoing projects, and build critical thinking and research skills across disciplines.
How do I explore an idea or start a business of my own?
Access campus resources and funding opportunities designed to help you develop, test, and launch innovative ideas.
How do I get involved in community service?
Find meaningful ways to give back while developing transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership, and civic engagement.
How do I build leadership skills through student involvement?
Join a student organization to collaborate with peers, take on leadership roles, and gain hands-on experience outside the classroom that will help you build skills that are important in the workplace setting.
Questions? Contact the Career Center at careers@usc.edu.
