Welcome to the Student Employment web page for Eastern University, including the Templeton Honors College, Palmer Theological Seminary, Esperanza College, and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. Please feel free to explore our site to find out more and to apply for a job.

Statement of Non-Discrimination
Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.

Employment programs allow students to work and earn funds to help pay for their education and educational expenses. Eastern University offers both need-based work (Federal Work Study- FWS) and non-need based work (Eastern Campus Employment- ECE).  The following forms are to be on file before any work may begin- please read the instructions carefully:

  1. W-4 Form- required to be completed in person with an EU Human Resources Representative
  2. I-9 Form-required to be completed in person with an EU Human Resources Representative- must bring ORIGINAL forms of ID
  3. Local Earned Income Tax Residency Certification Form- 
    - Students working on the Eastern- St. Davids Campus
  4. Student Employment Work Agreement- (will be given to the student electronically by Human Resources after the above documents have been completed; returning student workers will receive the link electronically by Human Resources)
  5. Self-Service Banking Information

All Student Employment Paperwork must be submitted at LEAST A WEEK BEFORE work begins for timely Payroll Processing.

2025-2026 Student Employment Contracts (FWS & ECE) began on May 11, 2025 and end on May 9, 2026. 
2026-2027 Student Employment Work Agreements (FWS & ECE) will begin on May 10, 2026.
Please visit our FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) page and check out the Student/Supervisor Orientation for more information on the employment programs and processes.  For detailed information on all of the Student Employment programs and processes, please review the Student Employment Handbooks:

Please contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@eastern.edu with any questions.

Job Openings On Campus

How to View Openings- NEW!

You can browse all available opportunities today. Here is how to find them:

  • Visit the Eastern University Career Page.
  • Type "Student Positions" into the search bar to filter the listings.

Understanding Funding Types (FWS vs. ECE)

Each job posting will clearly indicate which type of funding the position accepts. Please review these carefully before applying:

  • Federal Work Study (FWS): Only students who have Federal Work Study explicitly included as part of their current 26-27 financial aid package are eligible to apply for "FWS Only" positions.
  • Eastern Campus Employment (ECE): These positions are open to all students, regardless of financial aid status.

Note: Some positions may accept both FWS and ECE, so be sure to check the specific requirements on the listing.

How to Apply

As part of Eastern’s commitment to preparing you for your future career, our student employment process mirrors the real-world job market. You will be required to complete a full application.

To get started:

  • Select the position you are interested in.
  • Click apply and create an account on our career portal.
  • Complete and submit the full application.

Next Steps

Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the department. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager for that specific position will contact you directly.

For Supervisors Only- If you are looking to post a job for Summer 26, Fall 26, and/or Spring 2027, please complete this form.  You must have an up-to-date Position Description Form on file.  If a student is no longer working for you, please make sure to complete a Termination Form.

Apply for State Work Study
New Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options
2026 Payroll Calendar

Time Cards

Electronic time cards are for FWS student workers, ECE student workers, and Graduate & Doctoral  Assistants and Employees.  You must have all of your Student Employment paperwork completed and on file with the Financial Aid Office before work can begin and before an electronic time card will become available to you on my.Eastern.edu  Students must submit their electronic time card by noon on the Sunday after the pay period ends.  Supervisors must approve and submit their students electronic time cards by noon on the Monday after the pay period ends.  All time cards are accessible via the my.Eastern.edu portal following these instructions.