Job Opportunities

Johnson State College's staff and faculty are well aware of the benefits of student employment to both the college and the student. They realize that academic achievement is, and should be, the first priority for students. Because of this understanding many on-campus employers are willing to allow students to tailor their work schedules around class and study times. Many students find that this flexibility allows them to stay focused on their studies while being able to take advantage of the many benefits of on-campus employment. This kind of flexibility may not be available while working for an off-campus employer.

Johnson State College employs students in an average of 550 positions each semester within approximately 37 on-campus departments. Students are paid according to the Johnson State College Student Employment Pay Classification Scale, with first year students typically starting at $7.53 per hour. Pay rates vary from $7.53 to $8.70 depending on the position and the related work experience of the student. Some students work many hours and hold more than one job on-campus, however, on average student employees work between 6 and 8 hours per week.

Students employed at Johnson State College are paid on a bi-weekly payroll. Student paychecks are issued every other Thursday and are typically sent to the students' campus boxes. Students with ID may cash their paycheck at either BankNorth or Union Bank. Students also have the option of having their paychecks directly deposited in their personal checking or savings accounts.