Graduate Program Paid Positions

Chatham offers a limited number of paid graduate Student Employment positions in various academic and administrative departments across campus. 
Student employment positions are paid hourly, and during the fall and spring semesters, students may work up to 20 hours per week.

All campus job opportunities are posted on the Student Job Hub on Workday, Chatham’s online system for student employment. Examples of graduate position types could include:

  • Research Assistant 
  • Social Media Manager 
  • Minor Bird  Magazine Editor 
  • Agroecology Demonstration Garden Assistant

Click here to learn where to find and apply for student jobs at Chatham.

Student employment is managed by the Office of Human Resources. For questions about Workday or on-campus employment opportunities, please contact Mia Ellis, HR Employment Associate, at StudentEmployment@Chatham.edu. 

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.