Student Employment

Any UConn student is eligible for Student Employment at UConn Hartford!

If students have a problem with their work-study offer or need further information, please email the Student Employment Office at studentjobs@uconn.edu

All campus jobs are posted via 12Twenty:

Funding Sources:

Work Study Student Employment (most common)

Work Study is available to students that have been awarded Work Study through their FAFSA
(Financial Aid) application. Work Study is awarded to students for the entire academic year, and the total amount awarded is split between the Fall and Spring semesters. Work Study students can only work during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Work Study Student Employment Fall 2025/Spring 2026 Important Dates: 

  • August 1, 2025 – Deadline to accept Work‑Study award online.

  • August 22, 2025 – Work‑Study begins.

  • September 19, 2025 – Deadline to secure employment.

  • September 26, 2025 – Deadline for departments to process hires in CORE‑CT.
    For questions, email the Student Employment Office at studentjobs@uconn.edu

If a student has a problem with their Work Study award or needs further information, please get in touch with Cindy Garrison from UConn Student Employment in the Financial Aid Office:
cynthia.garrison@uconn.edu

  • For more information, visit – https://studentjobs.uconn.edu/

Student Labor Student Employment (limited availability)

Student Labor Student Employment is available to students who have not been awarded Work
Study. Student Labor students can work year-round, including Fall/Spring Semesters and
Winter/Summer Intersessions.

UConn Hartford Student Employment Pre-Employment Paperwork

Employment Forms are processed with Nicole Williams at nicole.williams@uconn.edu

  • Student Employment start dates are contingent upon the successful submission of the I-9 Form.
  • Tax forms:

 

Student Pay Scales (Effective Jan 1, 2025)

    • Class I (Trainee): $16.35/hr

    • Class II (Assistant): $16.50 – $17.70/hr

    • Class III (Specialist): $17.75 – $19.70/hr

    • Class IV (Advanced): $19.75 – $35.05/hr
      See full details: (https://payroll.uconn.edu/student-pay-scales/)

     

    Ready to Hire a Student?

    Submit the UConn Hartford Student Intent to Hire form now.

     

    Student Employment Payroll Directions

    Student Employment work hours must be entered into the UConn CORE-CT Payroll system.pdf.pdf , and paychecks are distributed on a bi-weekly Payroll Schedule.

     

    Center for Career Development

    The Career Center is here to help students prepare their application materials and explore their options based on their skills, values, and future goals. To get started, please schedule an appointment with a Career Center staff member on Handshake. We also recommend visiting their website at career.uconn.edu to access various resources and services.