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.
| Position Type | Pay Type | Minimum Pay Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant (RA) | Exempt | Salaried | $3,712 |
| Teaching Assistant (TA) | Exempt | Salaried | $3,712 |
| Administrative Fellow (AF) | Non-exempt | Hourly | $18 |
| Course Assistant (CA) | Non-exempt | Hourly | $18 |
| Federal Work Study (FWS) | Non-exempt | Hourly | $18 |
| Interim Student (IS) | Non-exempt | Hourly | $18 |
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.