Find Campus Jobs
UC Davis hires thousands of students each year for part-time positions in many departments on the campus core (Davis), at the UC Davis Health System, and other satellite locations (e.g., Bodega Bay Marine Lab, Tahoe Research Center, etc.).
Keep in mind that it can take up to three months to find a position and start your new on-campus job.
Apply for a Campus Job
Applying for a job starts with finding an open position and preparing application materials like your resume and cover letter. The UC Davis Career Center is available to support you through your application process. You can attend workshops, review sample materials in the Career Resource Manual, have your document reviewed virtually and meet with an advisor.
Student positions are posted on Handshake, an online platform where UC Davis students can connect with employers. You can use the "On-Campus Jobs" collection or the "On Campus Student Employment" filter to quickly search for current postings.
In general, on-campus jobs fit one of the following categories:
- STDT 2: Basic knowledge and skills with minimal training.
- STDT 3: Specialized knowledge, often supporting academic research, student activities, advising, etc.
- STDT 4: Advanced knowledge and skills, usually gained through coursework or advanced training.
International Students
International students should check with Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) for employment guidelines and eligibility based on your visa type. International students with F1 and J1 visas at UC Davis already have work authorization and are eligible to work on-campus (this does not apply to off-campus positions).
Work-study Eligibility
Most on-campus jobs qualify for work-study, and some actively seek work-study recipients. If you have been awarded work-study as part of your financial aid package, we recommend that you attach your Work-Study Eligibility Certificate to your job applications (found on MyAwards) or mention that you are work-study eligible on your cover letter or resume. Visit Financial Aid to learn more about work-study.
Accepting an Offer and Onboarding
Once you have accepted an offer, the person or department offering you the job should provide you information about next steps. This process, called onboarding, will include verifying employment eligibility, filling out paperwork, and other tasks before you are able to start working. To prepare, gather required hiring documents.
The hiring department will tell you the onboarding group (a.k.a., service channel) you will be working with. Each onboarding group has their own process:
- Shared Services Organization (SSO)
- Academic Unit Shared Services Center (AUSSC)
- Distributed Shared Services Center (DiSSC)
- Health Service Channel
Tips for Success
- Apply Early: Track application deadlines and submit applications regularly. The process takes time.
- Tailor Materials: Match your resume and cover letter to the job. Use our Resume Review+ service to get feedback on your documents.
- Follow-up: If you don't hear back check with the hiring manager about the status of your application. The Career Center team can help you identify the best way to reach out.