Student Employment Office

What is Federal Work Study and how is it awarded?

The Federal Work Study (FWS) program provides funding for work on-campus in University departments and work in non-profit community service agencies off-campus. The FWS program is designed to promote access to employment, which helps students meet educational expenses. The Office of Financial Aid is responsible for awarding FWS, which is determined mainly from the Free Application for Federal Students Aid (FAFSA). A Federal Work Study award means that the department for which a student works pays only 25% to 30% of the hourly wage and the government pays the rest.

What kinds of positions are available?

On-campus positions are available in many of the academic and administrative departments. Departments that hire students include Athletics, the University Store, Information Support, Residential Life, and Tutoring and Writing Services. As of January 2024, most positions pay $15.13 per hour.

What is Federal Work Study Community Service?

Students with Federal Work Study may also use their award to work at off-campus community service agencies such as Family & Children’s Jersey Shore Arts Center, the Mental Health Association, the America Reads and America Counts tutoring programs, as well as numerous other locations. Working either on or off campus provides the opportunity to interact with future employers, obtain references, meet University staff and other students, have fun, and make a difference! Search find a job on  JobX by OFF- CAMPUS FWS JOBS

How do I apply for on-campus jobs?

Log onto JobX  (job posting site). This site is updated continuously with student employment opportunities. You simply follow the steps as stated below.

1. Find jobs on the JobX system by searching  ON-CAMPUS FWS jobs , OFF-CAMPUS FWS and / or STUDENT HELP jobs!
2. Apply & Interview
3. Once selected, accept the job offer
4. Complete the online Employment Packet & I-9 paperwork  and present original ID’s to the Student Employment Office in Bey Hall room 127.
5. Complete all required training associated with the position (including TimesheetX, Emergency Action Training, and Preventing Sexual Harassment Training & any additional training required based upon your job responsibilities).
6. Begin Working!

How may a student who does not have Federal Work Study find a job?

According to Monmouth University’s policy on student employment, all student positions at the University are to be filled by those individuals awarded Federal Work Study. There is only one exception to this policy. Non-FWS students may fill positions only when a FWS student can not meet all the valid requirements of the position. All efforts to refer a qualified FWS student must first be exhausted. Students seeking a job on campus who do not have FWS are welcome to search JobX for ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HELP  jobs . In the event an on-campus position cannot be filled with a FWS student, student help students may be offered employment. Eligible students seeking off-campus employment may also view part-time job listings, through JobX.

What other duties does the Student Employment Office perform?

In addition to processing all student time sheets and stipends, the Student Employment Office maintains employment records and supporting legal documents, and conducts training sessions for students and supervisors. The office also sponsors a number of exciting annual events including Student Employee Appreciation Week and Student and Supervisor of the Year Programs.

Additional Information

• Student Employment Newsletter