Bluffton University

Student Campus Jobs at Bluffton University

Looking to earn money, gain meaningful experience, and become more connected to campus life? At Bluffton University, student‑employment offerings give you just that. Our Learn & Earn program invites all students to apply for on‑campus positions that build your résumé, support your academic goals and help pay for your education.

 

Why Work on Campus?

• Experience that matters. From library assistants to content creators, you’ll take on roles that align with your interests and help you build skills.
• Support for your finances. Campus jobs can help offset educational costs and often coordinate well with your schedule.
• Connections on campus. Working on campus means you’ll engage with faculty, staff and fellow students in new ways which strengthens your network and community sense.

 

How It Works – Getting Started

1. Check open positions. Applications open early July for most positions and you can view openings through your my.Bluffton student portal under the Student tab. 
2. Apply for jobs. Use the “Learn & Earn E‑Hire” link on my.Bluffton to apply for as many roles as you like. Supervisors reach out to candidates they’re interested in.
3. Complete hiring requirements. After selection: fill out employment forms, provide two forms of ID. 
4. Get paid. Students earn at least minimum wage. Payment is direct deposited on the 15th and last busines day of each month.

 

New Hire Onboarding

All new student employees will be responsible for completing standard onboarding steps, both online and basic orientation with their reporting supervisor. 

• Human Resources will coordinate with you on how to access our ADP employee portal and confirm your submission deadline. This step must be completed before your scheduled first day.
• All new employees must be able to comply with the standard employment eligibility verification compliance process commonly referred to as "Form I-9"; to learn more about this process, please visit: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-9.pdf
• Student employees are considered temporary and hourly/non-exempt, thus responsible for recording and submitting their hours worked for each applicable pay period to their supervisors for approval through our ADP employee portal per our designated payroll calendar deadlines.
• Hourly rate/wage is currently set at $11.00 per hour (Ohio minimum wage).
• Payroll payments are processed as direct deposit (only) to your designated accounts set up during onboarding. 

Please contact Human Resources with any questions at hr@bluffton.edu 

 

Student Jobs You’ll Find

• Department/office assistants
• Library or tech‑center student workers
• Dining services or bookstore team members
• Student communication, social media, PR assistants
• Resident advisors (RA) and peer mentor positions (leadership‑level roles)

 

Balancing Work & Study

Your student job should complement your academic goals, not compete with them. Most campus jobs are 4-8 hours per week, helping you manage both your coursework and job commitment.