Student Employment at Goucher College provides students an opportunity to be employed
in a wide variety of roles across many different departments on campus. In addition
to the financial benefits, on campus jobs help students develop both specific and
transferable professional skills. If you have questions about student employment at
Goucher please email studentemployment@orkexpo.net.
All on-campus positions are posted through the CEO’s online jobs and internship database, Handshake. You can use the job search filters to view only On-campus Student Employment jobs. Most on-campus jobs are posted in Aug/Sept, around the beginning of the fall semester with another slight increase in postings in Dec/Jan, around the beginning of the spring semester. Hiring for student leader jobs (such as R.A., Goucher Guide, etc.) happens in the spring semester for jobs for the next academic year.
In order to apply for jobs in Handshake you will need to have an approved resume in the system, so uploading your resume is the first step in the process.
This short video tutorial reviews the 5 easy steps to apply for on campus jobs using handshake.
During the academic year full time undergraduate students are allowed to work up to two jobs within level 1 and 2 job classifications. Students holding the Resident Assistant (RA) position may work one level 1 or level 2 job. Students are permitted to work an unlimited number of temporary jobs.
Level 1 Jobs: Pay $15/hr: Generally require direct supervision with specific instructions. Duties often include supporting an office’s functions administratively.
Level 2 Jobs: Pay $17/hr: Require higher levels of responsibility, independence, and training; may require highly specialized skills and/or supervising other students.
Temporary jobs: Last no more than 4 weeks.
*New hire paperwork will start in Workday, but will need to be completed in person at the Career Education Office (VM117), Mon-Fri: 12pm-3:30pm. See just below for more info on "what happens after I receive a job offer."
* Students may apply to the Supplemental Work Program which enables approved students
to work a total of 3 on-campus jobs. See SWP section below. *Note: Due to technical
issues, as of Sept 2023, the Supplemental Work Program has been paused. Students may
hold only 2 on campus job until further notice.
*Students who hold the position of Resident Assistant (RA) may not exceed more than 10 hours a week in any other campus job
Students who receive an on-campus job offer must complete the following required onboarding and employment verification tasks before they can start working.
CEO Open Hours for Form I9
Mon - Fri: 12pm - 3:30pm
Special notes: Additionally, international students should reach out to Karen Sykes to obtain instructions on how to complete the Glacier process.
The Federal Work Study (FWS) program provides funding for undergraduate students with financial need, allowing them to potentially earn money to help pay education expenses. Program eligibility is determined when students submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
If you do not already have Federal Work Study in your financial aid package (orkexpo.net/netpartner) and feel you have financial need or have questions about Federal Work Study, please contact the Financial Aid Office directly via email at FinAid@orkexpo.net or via phone at 1-800- Goucher, Extension 6141.
***due to technical limitations the SWP is suspended until further notice***
The Supplemental Work Program (SWP) is an administrative process that students can use if they believe that the 2 job limit is inequitable or otherwise harmful to their personhood.
Students must submit a work portfolio which contains a resume, cover letter and statement of resource. A statement of resource explains the need to work more than their current job cap. This may include any reason a student believes would qualify them for the removal of a job cap, such as: financial information, desire for further job education and experience, a drive for personal fulfillment, and more.
Students must submit their work portfolio to the Assistant Director for Student Employment in the Career Education Office. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Applications will be reviewed by the Assistant Director of Student Employment and the Director of Career Education Office based on the following criteria:
Financial reasons (statement of resource documents will be reviewed by Financial Aid Director)
Skill and experience development
Creative pursuit
Further criteria in which to view and analyze portfolios submitted to the SWP:
How closely the submitted portfolio represents a professional resume. This includes analysis of format, grammar, and structure of submitted documents.
How genuine and honest the submitted Statement for Resource is (described below). A student will not be penalized for an initial lack of experience.
The Statement of Resource should further be evaluated on each student's ability to demonstrate the negative impacts of not having another job, as well as how to alleviate the added problems of adding a new job.
The entire portfolio should be evaluated with the lens of “work ethic”.
The Goucher College Career Education Office works with local employers, national employers, and alumni to post job and internship opportunities for Goucher students. Handshake contains internships, full-time jobs, seasonal jobs, and fellowships that Goucher students can apply to directly. Upload resumes, cover letters and other documents to make applying easy!
Throughout the year the Career Education Office works to verify employment and internship opportunities for you in order to ensure that each opportunity we post is truthful and enhances your skills and experience. Every so often we locate a scam or are notified by another local college about a possible employment/internship scam. While the CEO will make every effort to ensure that employers and job postings are legitimate, the CEO is not responsible for the accuracy of employer and job information contained on Handshake. The providers of Handshake (NACE and Symplicity) and the CEO do not screen employers or job postings. The best way to protect yourself from an employment/internship scam is to practice vigilance before applying. For this reason we want to ensure that you are taking the measures necessary to identify scams before they become unfortunate situations.
If you learn about an employment/internship scam please report it to the CEO at career@orkexpo.net immediately. For more information on job scams or to report a job scam, visit the Federal Trade Commission.
If you find yourself victim to an employment/internship scam, please report it to the CEO at career@orkexpo.net. For additional support, view these resources to Avoid Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks.
The interview process can be different for each employer. Some hiring managers may require a resume and/or an interview. Others may require a short statement of interest while others will prefer to speak with you in person. Being prepared with your resume will always make a good impression, but be prepared to be asked to apply online as well. Many local employers who are part of a national company will require all applicants use their online system for applications. For tips and practice preparing for your interviews, visit the Career Education Office.
Keep the following advice in mind when preparing for an interview:
Dress appropriately and be punctual.
Conduct yourself in the most mature manner.
Always provide accurate and honest information.
Be prepared to provide a copy your class schedule, a resume, and references, if requested.
Relax and be yourself.
The Towson Loop is a free circulator bus service with stops all over the Towson area. Check the website for route maps.
The Maryland Transit Administration offers fare-based bus, light rail, and subway services to a wide variety of neighborhoods in and around Baltimore.
The Career Education Office (CEO) at Goucher College abides by the principles set forth by NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) and expects that employers who use the Center's services will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, sex, age, disability, or genetic information. All employment listings on the CEO platform are posted at the sole discretion of the Career Education Office.
The CEO is not responsible for the content of any linked site; the CEO provides these links only as a convenience and assumes no liability for acts or omissions by third parties or for any material supplied by them. Goucher is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of off-campus employment. It is the responsibility of students to research the integrity and safety of the organizations to which they are applying. Students are advised to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization and reach out to the CEO if they have concerns or questions.