On-Campus Student Employment

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.  You must be logged in with your TC credentials to access the site.

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.  View the Administrative Guidelines & Grid for Student Positions at the College. For questions regarding eligibility for federal work study and assistantships, please refer to the Office of Financial Aid.

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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. 

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