STUDENT ORIENTATION FOR FINDING A JOB AT GONZAGA
Greetings from Gonzaga! It won’t be long before summer is over and you
will be heading to campus. For many of you finding a job is a priority so
we wanted you to have information well in advance to help make the
search a little easier. The key to finding a job is to begin early, be
persistent and not be too picky. Once you are here, you may have more
job opportunities in the future.
Please read through this email to find the information that applies
best to your circumstances.
As always, if you have additional questions, please contact us directly
(guevara@gonzaga.edu or 509-313-6587).
There is no universal job application for on-campus jobs. Students
must contact departments directly about job openings.
TYPES OF WORK
Federal Work Study (FWS) are jobs on campus funded by the federal
government. Eligibility is determined by the FAFSA.
State Work Study (SWS) are jobs off campus available to Washington
State residents only. Eligibility is determined by the FAFSA.
Institutional jobs are jobs on campus funded by each department open to
any student.
The Community Job Board lists various off-campus, part-time jobs in the
Spokane community.
Federal Work Study
Students with FWS as part of their financial aid award please read the following.
Eligibility is determined by the FAFSA. For questions, please contact your financial
aid counselor at 509-313-4236.
 The on-campus FWS jobs list will be available August 15 on-line at
www.gonzaga.edu/studentemployment.
 Contact departments about open jobs.
 Follow up with emails and phone calls – be persistent.
 Usually there are enough FWS jobs for those students with FWS, but consider
all jobs as competitive.
 FWS is an opportunity to earn money that can be put toward tuition or living
expenses.
 Attend the Student Employment Job Fair on Monday, August 29 from 12-2pm in
Cataldo Hall to meet with departments about jobs.
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You can look for a FWS job after you begin school as well. Just come in and get
the updated list.
If you are having trouble finding a FWS job, please let us know.
State Work Study
Students with SWS as part of their financial aid award please read the following.
Eligibility is determined by your FAFSA. For questions, please contact your financial
aid counselor at 509-313-4236.
 SWS jobs are entirely off campus where the student is hired by an area
employer.
 This is a first-come, first-served program which means there are limited spots;
begin your job search early.
 SWS begins August 22, a week before classes begin.
 The SWS jobs list will be on line the week of August 8th at
www.gonzaga.edu/studentemployment.
 You will receive a SWS Hire Form via email the beginning of August which you
must take to your job interviews. Be sure and check your zagmail address for
your SWS Hire Form and additional information.
 SWS is an opportunity to earn money that can be put toward tuition or living
expenses.
 Check with our office as to which SWS jobs are closest to campus and to help
you figure out transportation.
 Keep us informed as to your job search and if you are having trouble finding a
job call (509) 313-6218.
Institutional Jobs
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These are on-campus jobs, open to any student, funded by each department.
Institutional jobs go quickly so early job search and follow through are
extremely important.
The department determines the students they hire, and hire mostly from the
students currently in their department. This can make it difficult for incoming
students to find a job.
You are encouraged to be diligent with your job search and follow-through,
taking the first job you can find. Once you’ve been on campus for a year,
finding an Institutional job can become easier.
The Institutional jobs list will be available August 15 and can be sent to
students upon request.
Attend the Student Employment Job Fair on Monday, August 29 from 12-2pm in
Cataldo Hall to meet with departments about possible jobs.
After school begins, check with our office for the updated Institutional jobs list.
International students can only work on campus in an Institutional job.
The Community Job Board
The Community Job Board lists part-time jobs posted by individuals and businesses in
the Spokane community. There are new postings almost daily so you are encouraged
to review this resource frequently. The Community Job Board can be accessed at
www.gonzaga.edu/studentemployment.
**HIRING DOCUMENTS – WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING
WITH YOU!
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You will fill out a W-4 and I-9 form as part of your hiring paperwork.
The I-9 form requires that we see ORIGINAL documents that confirm your
eligibility to work. These are either
o An unexpired passport, or
o An original social security card, or
o An original or certified copy of your birth certificate
o COPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED
All students are paid by direct deposit so bring your bank information (either a
voided check, or your account and routing numbers).
Please let us know if we can provide any further information.
We look forward to welcoming you to Gonzaga!