»Student Employment

At Chapman, you have countless opportunities to find work. You can:

• Get a job on campus — nearly every department on campus employs students.
• Find great employment opportunities down the street in Old Towne Orange or in the surrounding community.
• Land an internship to gain professional experience (and maybe even get paid).

That’s why so many Chapman students find jobs right on campus or nearby.

Here are all the ways you can gain experience, earn college credit and (of course) get paid with a job while at Chapman.

On-campus jobs

When it comes to convenience, on-campus jobs can’t be beat.

We have plenty of employment opportunities throughout the year, so you can find a job that fits both your schedule and your interests right on campus.

Here’s what you need to know about working on campus:

• All Chapman students can work on campus (even without Work-Study).
  • On-campus employment is also open to international students. To learn more, visit the On-campus Employment for International Students page.
• Jobs are part time (19 hours per week max, and you can usually work less).
• Every on-campus job pays at least California’s minimum wage. (As of January 1, 2025, California minimum wage is $16.50.)
• On-campus jobs are like any job: you have to search, apply and interview for them.
• Some jobs are open to everybody (for example: working the front desk at the gym).
• Other jobs are related to specific majors or require particular skills (for example: being a research assistant in a lab).
• Some jobs will give you academic credit (or will look really good on your resume).
• Working on campus can be fun, but it is a serious responsibility just like any other job.

Our job portal is always up to date with the current job openings on campus, and we add jobs regularly throughout the semester.