The Student Employment Program is designed to help undergraduate students meet educational
expenses through meaningful employment. Student employment at Webster University is
divided into two different programs.
1. Federal Work Study
You are eligible for Federal Work-Study if you have done all of the following:
- You have been accepted for admission and plan to enroll at the St. Louis home campus
as a full-time undergraduate student.
- You indicated on your FAFSA that you are interested in the Federal Work-Study Program.
- You have completed the Webster University Financial Aid Form indicating that you want
Federal Work-Study as part of your financial aid award.
- You have received an award letter from the Financial Aid Office in St. Louis which
included an award for Federal Work-Study.
You are eligible to be employed on campus through Federal Work Study if you have done
all the following:
- You have been accepted for admission and plan to enroll as a full-time student.
- You have been hired by an on-campus department to work part-time.
- You have completed the required paperwork to begin work.
2. Institutional Work Study
If you are not eligible for a Federal Work-Study award but are interested in working
on-campus through Institutional Student Employment, you are eligible to be employed
on campus if you have done all the following:
- You have been accepted for admission and plan to enroll as a half-time undergraduate
or graduate student.
- You have been hired by an on-campus department to work part-time.
- You have completed the required paperwork to begin work.
How Do I Find A Position
After you enroll in classes at the St. Louis home campus, you may start applying for
student employment positions on-campus or through community service. Many supervisors
post available positions on Handshake, Webster University’s online career management and recruiting system. You may also
wish to check with individual departments, staff members, and professors for part-time
on-campus employment opportunities that are not posted on Handshake.
Once You Have Accepted Employment, You and Your Supervisor Must Complete the Required
Paperwork
If interested, students should apply as early as possible over the summer and early
fall for these jobs.
What are the pay rates and work hours?
- Hourly pay rates begin at Missouri's minimum wage and vary based upon the requirements
of the job.
- Jobs are part-time. You may not work more than 20 hours per week while classes are
in session. During periods of non-enrollment (Winter Break, Summer Interim, Fall
Break, and Spring Break) you may work more hours; however, your earnings may be subject
to FICA taxes. Students may not work during a scheduled class period.
- Federal Work-Study students may not earn more than the amount of their Federal Work-Study
award specified on their award letter. Based on the student's award and hourly pay
rate, this may restrict the number of hours a student may work. Students are not allowed
to work after the end of an award period (July 1 – June 30).
- Working hours on campus are flexible to work with your class schedule. Evening, weekend,
and night hours are available in some positions.
How Will I Be Paid
- Your Federal Work-Study award must be earned. If you have been awarded Federal Work-Study
and cannot work or if you do not want to participate in the program, you must contact
the Financial Aid Office in St. Louis to cancel your award.
- Student employees are paid by the hour on a bi-weekly basis. Student employees must
timestamp in and out through MyWebster.
- Student employees are paid by the hour on a bi-weekly pay schedule. The preferred
option is to designate that their paychecks be deposited directly to a specific bank
of their choice. Students need to complete the Direct Deposit information through MyWebster, Pay, Direct Deposit. If you elect not to receive direct deposit, your paycheck will be mailed to the home
address listed under Personal Information in Your first paycheck, even if you signed up for Direct Deposit, will go to the
home address listed under Personal Information in MyWebster.
- Students can also authorize a percentage of their pay (up to 100%) to be deposited
directly to their Webster student account. This is done by the student through MyWebster.
Terms of Employment
Student Employment provides temporary, part-time employment. The Federal Work-Study
award is given to meet educational expenses including tuition and fees and cannot
provide a sole source of financial support. If you find that you are unable to meet
your educational and living expenses, contact your Financial Aid Counselor for possible
alternatives.
When you are hired, your supervisor should fully explain the job duties, starting
pay rate, student rights and responsibilities, and departmental policies. You should
arrange a satisfactory work schedule with your supervisor. If you have Federal Work-Study
be sure to consistently work the number of hours that will allow you to earn your
entire Federal Work-Study award. Student employees are not entitled to paid vacations,
holidays, sick pay, closure pay, or paid leave of absence. Students are paid only
for time worked, and changes in work schedule due to illness, vacations, exam schedules,
or course requirements should be arranged in advance with the supervisor.
All university employees, including student employees, represent the University to
other students, staff, faculty, and the public, and are expected to maintain behavior
appropriate to their position. Student employment requires a commitment from the participating
student of time, dedication, and enthusiasm. It provides a rewarding and productive
experience for the student employee and the employer.