On-Campus Employment Information for International Students (F-1 or J-1)
This information is for students who are studying in the United States in F-1 or J-1 status.
F-1 Transfer students please note: F-1 students maintaining lawful status who plan to enroll at a new school for the next academic term may begin on-campus employment no earlier than 30 days prior to the start of classes at the new school, provided that the new school has issued a new form I-20.
J-1 Students please note: J-1 students need to obtain work authorization in writing from their J-1 responsible officer, who represents their J-1 sponsor and issued the form DS-2019. before beginning any employment, on or off campus. Go to this link to arrange for written approval if Binghamton University is your exchange program sponsor http://isss.binghamton.edu/emp/jempframe.htm
What Is On-Campus Employment?
On-campus employment is work performed on the Binghamton University campus, including work required by a scholarship, fellowship or assistantship. It may also be work done for an on-campus employer who has a contract to provide services to students including OCCT, Campus Pre-School, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, and Sodexho Dining Services.
You may also work at an off-campus location that is educationally affiliated with Binghamton University. This affiliation must be associated with Binghamton University's established curriculum or be related to a contractually funded graduate level research project which a program or department at Binghamton University has agreed to perform. Come to the ISSS office and check with us to make sure these conditions are met by the position you are considering.
Limitations for On-Campus Employment:
The maximum number of hours per week you may work from all on-campus employment is 20 hours while classes are in session. An example of this is, if you work 15 hours a week as a graduate or teaching assistant then you can only work 5 hours during that week at another on-campus job. You may not work 15 hours one week and then work 25 hours another week in the pay period. You also may not work 40 or more hours during any week but only report it in 20-hour increments. This is a federal regulation, and it is essential that you protect your non-immigrant status by complying with it.
During academic breaks and the summer you can work full-time provided that you intend to register for the next academic semester.
In Order to Apply for On-Campus Employment, International Students Should:
• Maintain valid F-1 or J-1 status.
• Register for a full-time course load in their field of study
• If in J-1 status, have the written approval before employment begins from their J-1 responsible officer. This is the person who represents their J-1 sponsor and issues their DS-2019 form.
Request a "Verification of Work Authorization Form" (I-9 verification form) from the Office of International Student and Scholar Services, if required by your on-campus employer. If you are offered a position on-campus, this form must be given to the job supervisor at the time of hire.
Some Places to Look for Part-Time On-Campus Employment Opportunities:
Please note that inclusion on this list does not mean that the offices are currently hiring students, only that they have previously hired students for part-time positions.
• There is a Temporary Service Job Board listing part-time on-campus positions in the office of Student Financial Aid and Employment (Student Wing Room 109). These positions are also listed on the Student Employment Web Site: http://bingfa.binghamton.edu/employment.htm .
Note: International students are not eligible for positions funded by the Federal Work Study (FWS) Program, FWS positions are restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, because the Federal government funds these positions.
• Sodexho Dining Services hires students to fill positions in the Residential Dining Halls, snack bars in the Residential Dining Halls, snack bars in the residential areas, and the retail establishments in the University Union. Go to any dining hall to apply, if you would like to work at that location. Catering Services hires students to work setting up and serving at special events and banquets. To apply visit the Catering Office in the Susquehanna Room Dining Hall.
• Barnes and Noble University Book Store hires part-time workers. To apply, speak with the manager. The bookstore is located in the University Union West (under the clock tower).
• Computing Services hires students on a part-time basis for a variety of positions, including web developer, machine operators, Help Desk consultants, ResCons and POD consultants. You must have good communication skills in English. To obtain a job application, go to the Help Desk in the lobby of Computing Services, the secretary on the second floor of the Computing Services Building, or at the South Pod offices, Engineering Building Room G-21.
• University Libraries has a very limited number of positions on the temporary service payroll. See Sue Connors in the Library Administrative Offices, Second Floor Bartle Library.
• Audio-Visual Services hires students to assist with maintenance and delivery of equipment on campus, including overhead projectors and video monitors. Located on the ground floor of the Lecture Hall Building, Room B48.
• The Translation Referral Service hires students who are fluent languages other than English to provide translation services both on and off campus. Located on the 13th floor of the Library Tower, Room 1302.
• The Languages Across the Curriculum Program (LxC) hires a limited number of graduate students who are fluent in languages other than English to lead weekly study groups on discipline-specific topics using reading materials in the target language. Located in the Hinman Classroom Building, 2 nd floor, Room 208. For more information, check their website: http://lxc.binghamton.edu/
• The Undergraduate Admissions Office hires students as tour guides. You must be enrolled for at least one semester before becoming eligible for this position. Visit the Undergraduate Admissions Office, Academic A.
• Off-Campus College Transport (OCCT) hires student bus drivers for the OCCT (blue) buses. See the OCCT Manager, OCCT Office, 2nd Floor of the University Union. For information regarding how to train to be a blue bus driver: http://occt.binghamton.edu/training.htm
• Campus Recreation hires lifeguards (must have Red Cross certification) and other workers for various positions. Go to the East Gym for more information or check their student employment web page: http://campusrecreation.binghamton.edu/jobdescriptions.htm
• The Office of Campus Life and the University Union hires students for a variety of positions in the University Union as well as Orientation Assistants for the university-wide new student orientation program. Hiring generally takes place early in the spring semester to fill positions for the following academic year.
• Residential Life hires students for Resident Assistant and other positions. Hiring generally takes place early in the Spring semester to fill positions for the following academic year. Visit the office of Residential Life, College in the Woods Center Building 2nd Floor.
• Other offices may hire students on an occasional basis. Watch for advertisements in Pipe Dream, announcements on B-Line (the daily electronic newsletter for BU students) or visit an office where you would like to work.
If you have questions about on-campus employment, please call us at 777-2510, or email us at isss@binghamton.edu If you prefer, you can set up an appointment with either Karen Keefe-Guzikowski, the Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services or Amelia Shafer, International Student Advisor.