Student Employment

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)