On-Campus Employment

Chatham offers a limited number of paid graduate Student Employment positions in various academic and administrative departments across campus. 

These positions are paid hourly, and individuals may hold both a funding award or tuition discount and a campus work position, up to 19 hours per week.

Positions are posted on Handshake—Career Development's online database of employment opportunities—before the beginning of the academic year. Below are some examples of jobs available on-campus:  

  • Undergraduate Student Ambassador 
  • Communications Assistant, Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics 
  • Student Engagement Planning and Event Assistant 
  • Graduate Writing Mentor 
  • Agroecology Demonstration Garden Assistant 

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Federal Work Study

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a need-based self-help award. If a student has been awarded FWS, the FWS award is the total that can be earned during the academic year as a work-study student. FWS can be used for on and off campus employment.

Career Development can assist students in finding FWS positions. It is important to note that funds earned in the Federal Work-Study Program are not credited to the student's account. Students receive a monthly paycheck based on the hours they work. Each student will receive a work agreement that specifies work expectations, pay, and terms of employment. A FAFSA is needed to determine FWS eligibility.