On-Campus Student Employment
Every year, there are hundreds of student jobs that open on the TC Campus! By visiting the On-Campus Student Employment site, you can search for all available on-campus employment opportunities, including federal work study positions and graduate assistantships.
For more information on searching for opportunities, connect with the team at StudentEmployment@tc.columbia.edu or by booking a Student Employee Support coaching appointment on the Career Resources Portal.
Student Employment at a Glance
There are six categories of on-campus student employment positions that all allow opportunities for skill-building while earning funds and, in some positions, tuition points. For questions regarding eligibility for federal work study and assistantships, please refer to the Office of Financial Aid.
Semester-based (exempt) Positions
- TA: Teaching Assistant
- RA: Research Assistant
Hourly (non-exempt) Positions
- AF: Administrative Fellow
- CA: Course Assistant
- FWS: Federal Work Study
- IS: Interim Student
Note: A semester-based (exempt) position may not be held in combination with an hourly (non-exempt) position. Any hourly (non-exempt) positions may be held in combination.