Student Employment

Verify that you have a federal work study (FWS) or Dominican employment (DE) award.

• If you have an award, you will be able to begin applying and working before or at the start of the fall semester.
• If you do not have an award, there will be a waiting period before you are eligible for to begin looking for work.

Go to Dominican's employment site and create an application. Remember to submit applications for more than one position for better success in your search.

Job listings are posted as they become available, so check back frequently during your search for new position postings.

Apply, interview and get hired for a student employment position. Follow good interview behavior such as wearing business casual to the interview, researching the department ahead of time, arriving on time, and showing interest and engagement in the position.

Once hired, you will receive a work authorization confirming your employment. Part of the new hire process is verification of your eligibility for employment in the U.S. This verification requires specific documents that you will need to bring to campus.

Accepted documents include:

• Valid U.S Passport
• Permanent Resident Card
• Social Security Card (not laminated)
• Certified Birth Certificate 
• Other forms as indicated on the DHS I-9 document. You should also bring your student ID, driver’s license or other picture ID.

Dominican cannot accept any copies, faxes, uncertified reproductions or expired materials. Students cannot work until this requirement is complete.

Undergraduate student employees can work up to 15 hours per week during the academic year. If a student secures more than one position, the 15 hours must be divided between the positions.

Pay for Dominican student employees starts at $15/hour. The rate can increase with experience or job requirements.

Student paydays are on the sixth of the month unless the sixth is a weekend or holiday. In that case, payday will be the last business day before the weekend or holiday. Payment is available via direct deposit or live checks, which will be placed in U.S. mail on or before payday.

The earnings through student employment are never transferred to a student account. Student employees will be paid by check, which can be signed over to Dominican, or through direct deposit to a designated checking or savings account.

The federal work study/Dominican employment awards are not guaranteed funds. The money does not get transferred to your student account, nor will you owe any of the unused funds to the university. The awards provide eligible students with priority to on- campus employment.

The Office of People and Organizational Culture is available to help students with applying and completing new hire paperwork. For assistance in interviewing, building a strong resume or application and off-campus work, contact the Office of Career Programs and Employer Relations.