Kaylie Wray, On-campus Employment Specialist
On-campus jobs
The majority of Mason departments post their part-time, federal work-study, research assistant, teaching assistant, and professional assistant jobs for students on Handshake. Opportunities become available throughout the year. To begin your on-campus job search:
- Log into Handshake with your Mason NetID
- Select the 'Jobs' tab
- Select ‘On-campus' from the filter options
- Follow the instructions to apply; you may need to provide
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Work Availability Form (pdf)
Find tips for how to create resumes and cover letters customized for each position you apply to.
Types of on-campus jobs
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Part-Time
Who qualifies
- Undergraduate and graduate students
- Non-degree students
- F-1 students*
- J-1 students*
- INTO students*
Where to find opportunities
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Federal Work-Study(FWS)
Who qualifies
- Undergraduate and graduate students awarded Federal Work-Study funds in their financial aid
Where to find opportunities
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Graduate/Teaching Assistantships
Who qualifies
- Graduate students
- F-1 students*
- J-1 students*
Where to find opportunities
- Handshake
- GMU Career Opportunities
- Graduate Education
- Academic department websites/listservs
- Conversations with faculty advisors