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Student Employment

There are three different types of employment that a student can obtain: a federal work-study grant, a student employment position, and an off-campus job.

Students who are eligible for the Federal Work-Study Program are notified of their award as part of their financial aid package. If they want to be employed through the program, they must sign the Student Acceptance form that is enclosed with their award letter and return it to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid in Alumni Hall.

The second type of student worker position on campus is the student employment position. These positions are funded by the hiring department, and a work-study grant is not required. Many departments on campus hire students in a variety of capacities.

The third possibility for a part-time job is to approach the many retailers or restaurants in the immediate Oakland area. Hundreds of students are employed this way.

Future Links

The first step in finding a work-study or student employment position is to seek out jobs posted on the FutureLinks web-based job posting system. To access FutureLinks, log in to the Pitt portal, and click on the FutureLinks link on the right side of the page. When searching, simply select Student Employment (On Campus) positions. Should you choose to look outside the University for a part-time position, be aware that FutureLinks also contains jobs in Oakland and surrounding areas.

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