Student Job Board

Academic year jobs are typically posted starting late July throughout the Fall and Spring semesters, with an uptick in jobs at the beginning and the end of each semester. Summer listings can start displaying as early as January, so we encourage you to look for summer internships and jobs as soon as possible.

How do I find and apply for a job through the Student Job Board?

Check out this guide for more information about searching for and applying to jobs.

How do I find a Work-Study job?

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’re eligible for Work-Study funding, you will find information related to your Work-Study award on the “Employee Information” page on your Student Job Board dashboard.

What happens if/when my Work-Study award is depleted?

If you deplete your Work-Study award, you will have an opportunity to

• If you receive approval, your award will increase and you can continue working.

• • If you aren’t eligible for an increase, you will need to communicate with your supervisor to determine if you can continue employment.

Will I receive notification about my Work-Study award?

Yes. When you have less than $500 in Work-Study funds, you’ll 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?

All students are required to complete Form I-9. Students working at Boston University for the first time will be prompted to complete section 1 of the I-9 from the Student Job Board dashboard. You will also receive an email notification after your hiring manager has started the hiring process. Learn more about completing the I-9 and other required paperwork.

Do I need to complete a timesheet if I am paid a weekly salary?

No. Unless otherwise instructed, only students hired into hourly positions are required to log hours worked on a timesheet.

Am I limited in the number of jobs I can apply to?

No. You can apply to every job you’re interested in. It’s important to note that yPlus, you’re limited to the number of hours you can work at certain points in the year.

Am I limited in the number of hours I can work?

Yes. You may not exceed a total of 1,500 hours of University employment in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). For specific weekly limits for undergraduate and graduate students, review the University policy of work hours.

To maximize opportunities for students, employers throughout the Greater Boston area can post on the JobX Student Job Board for free. If you come across an off-campus job listing through the Job Board that you have questions or concerns about, please 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 our Job Scam Alerts. We also recommend you watch the following short video on job scams.

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.