Student Employment

There are several opportunities for students to find work through Penn. A list of on-campus job resources is below. The weekly Inside Penn GSE newsletter always includes a few job opportunities as well; email Student Affairs at gse-staf@gse.upenn.edu to make sure you're on the mailing list. 

Academic Support Programs

Academic support programs such as English Language Programs, Writing Across the University, and the Learning Resource Center provide opportunities for qualified graduate students to earn money while developing teaching and professional skills.

College Work-Study Program

Students who have demonstrated financial need may be given a work award under the Federal College Work-Study Program. Students are able to select from a variety of positions located throughout the entire University campus and approved off-campus, non-profit, or governmental organizations. The Student Employment Service provides information about available work-study jobs.

Job Referral Service

The Student Employment Service also provides a Job Referral Service, which assists non-work study students in obtaining part-time, full-time, and summer employment. Listings of job openings on campus and throughout the greater Philadelphia area are maintained. All University students and their spouses are eligible to use this service.

Graduate Residential Advisors

Each year, the University hires graduate students to serve as Residential Advisors. Duties include counseling undergraduates or graduate students on personal, social, and academic matters and helping to plan dorm activities. Remuneration includes a furnished room and, in some cases, a cash stipend. Completed applications may be filed at any time, but those arriving before January 31 will be given preference. Please visit the College Houses and Academic Services website for further information.

University Employment Office

The University Employment Office is the central source of information about permanent jobs available at the University. Open positions can be found on the University employment website.