How can a student find a job?
Students can search for jobs here Find a Job - Student Employment Services - Missouri State
On-Campus Jobs
Eligibility requirements to work on campus.
U.S. Citizen Eligibility
- A degree-seeking MSU student with at least a 2.0 GPA
- Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester (for academic year employment)
- Enrolled for 3+ credit hours for summer (for summer job) OR you must be pre-enrolled in 6+ credit hours for fall and previously enrolled in 6+ for spring.
International Graduate Students
- A degree-seeking MSU student with at least a 2.0 GPA.
- Enrolled in 9+ credit hours each semester (for academic year employment) or 6 credit hours (if holding teaching or research assistantships).
- Enrolled for 3+ credit hours for the summer term (for a summer job) OR you must be pre-enrolled in 9+ credit hours for the fall and was enrolled in 9+ credit hours in the spring.
With your F-1, you may also find employment off campus with a community employer. Certain stipulations apply.
International Undergraduate Students
- A degree-seeking MSU student with at least a 2.0 GPA.
- Enrolled in 12+ credit hours each semester (for academic year employment).
- Enrolled for 3+ credit hours for the summer term (for a summer job) OR you must be pre-enrolled in 12+ credit hours for the fall and was enrolled in 12+ credit hours in the spring.
Work Study
Work-Study is a federally funded program that is designed to help provide jobs for students who have financial need. Students apply for work-study eligibility by completing a FAFSA. More information can be found at Work Study - Student Employment Services - Missouri State.
Off-Campus Jobs
The Student Employment Services job search website is searchable for jobs both on and off campus. Off-campus employers may post jobs. Students apply directly to the employer(s) as indicated in each listing and are not guaranteed a position.
Department/Supervisor Information
The Student Employment Services website contains a department information and forms website which has the forms and information departments need as they hire student employees.
Contact Information
Student Employment Services
PSU 208
StudentEmployment@missouristate.edu
417-836-5627 or 417-836-4718 (Work Study)