The JobX Student Job Board assists degree-seeking students in finding employment to help meet their educational expenses while attending Boston University. Employers both on-campus and throughout Greater Boston may use the free listing service to employ Boston University students.
If this is your first time at BU and you aren’t sure where to go, use this PDF Guide.
Access to job listings and employment is limited to Boston University students who meet certain eligibility criteria. Make sure that you meet this eligibility criteria to view job listings, especially as an incoming student.
Academic year job postings are typically posted starting late July throughout the Fall and Spring semesters, with an uptick in posting at the beginning and the end of each semester. Summer listings can start displaying as early as January, so we encourage students to start looking for summer internships and jobs as soon as possible.
There are only a handful of jobs that do not qualify as Work-Study jobs. On-Campus jobs seeking Work-Study eligible students will add a Work-Study preferred indicator to the position. An easy way to look for these jobs is to select the “Work-Study Preferred Jobs” quick search function on the “Find a Job” page.
Where can I see my Work-Study award?
If you are eligible for a Work-Study funding and awarded you will find information related to your Work-Study award displayed on the “Employee information” page of your “Dashboard.” on the JobX Job Board.
What happens if/when my Work-Study award is depleted?
If you deplete your Work-Study award you will have an opportunity to appeal for additional funding.
If you receive approval, your award will increase and you can continue working.
If you are not eligible for an increase, you will need to communicate with your supervisor to determine in you can continue employment.
Will I receive notification about my Work-Study award?
Yes. When you are running low on Work-Study funds, less than $500, you will receive an email notification. We encourage you to notify your supervisor and discuss what would happen if your funds were to deplete and you were not eligible for additional funding.
How do I complete the I-9?
For students working at Boston University for the first time, you will be prompted to complete section 1 of the I-9 from your dashboard. You will also receive an email notification after your hiring manager has started the hiring process. Click here to view a guide showing you what to expect.
Please note, all students are required to complete the Form I-9. Click here for detailed information about this document.
Do I need to complete a timesheet if I am paid weekly salary?
No. Unless otherwise instructed, only students hired into hourly position are required to complete a timesheet to log hours worked.
Am I limited in the number of jobs i can apply to?
No, but Boston University students are limited to the number of hours they can work at certain points in the year.
Am I limited in the number of hours I can work?
Yes. Click here to review the University policy of work hours.
Off-Campus Job Opportunities
The job board is a free job listing site which is also available to employers throughout the Greater Boston area to maximize the number of opportunities for student. If you come across an Off-campus job listing through the JobX Student Job Board that you have questions or concerns about, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can remove jobs immediately and block the submitter from posting with us in the future.
Before you start your search for off-campus jobs, make sure you read about ourJob Scam Alerts. We also recommend you watch the following short video on Job Scams.
Student Employment Disclaimer
All hiring and compensation for work performed is handled directly between the student and the external employer. The Student Job Service does not perform background checks on employers or companies, nor does it endorse or sanction any employer or company. Students are advised to use good judgment when accepting a position. Students should NEVER PAY for any type of employment opportunities. Please be aware that job scams do exist. If any employer asks for money or wishes to send you money (in any form) from in-state, out-of-state, or out-of-country, discontinue correspondence with that employer and contact us immediately.