The University of North Texas currently employs over 5,000 students through a combination of Regular Hourly jobs, Work Study positions, and Eagle Internships. Working at UNT is ideal for students due to convenient location, flexible scheduling, social networking, and developing relevant, transferable skills. If you need extra funds to pay for tuition, textbooks and supplies, or if you want to increase your personal income, then working On Campus at The University of North Texas is right for you.

HOW TO FIND AN ON-CAMPUS JOB

1. Go to Handshake and log in with your MyUNT information. If you haven’t logged on before, please register an account with your UNT student email.
2. Fill out your profile.
3. Upload your documents such as your Resumes, Cover Letters, Student Employment Application, and others to Handshake. (Student Employment Application Form – The application should be completed on a computer; it does not work well on a phone or tablet.)
   
4. Start applying for jobs!

INFORMATION AND TRAINING FOR STUDENT EMPLOYEES

• New Hire Process – Your Next Steps
• New Student Employee Orientation
• FERPA Information and Training
• Handshake Guide for Students 
• How to Clock In
• Visual Schedule Builder Instructions
• Telecommuting Form for Students

I-9 PROCESSING

I-9s are processed in-person Monday-Thursday by appointment only. Special appointments are available on Friday, if needed. Students can schedule an appointment through Navigate. To start the I-9 process, you must have an offer letter from your department, complete the onboarding, and have all required verification documents.

TYPES OF STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

  Hourly Student Employment

• All UNT students are eligible for Hourly Student Employment jobs.
• 100% of your paycheck comes from your hiring department.
• Students are allowed to work up to 25 hours a week.
• Minimum pay is $7.25, but positions may start at a higher rate. 

  Work Study Positions

• Open to UNT students who have received and accepted Federal Work Study in their University of North Texas Financial Aid Package. If you have not received a Work Study offer in your Financial Aid package, but you believe you may qualify for work study, please contact the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office (940-565-2302).
• 30% of your paycheck comes from the hiring department, and 70% comes from the federal government.
• Students are allowed to work up to 25 hours a week.
• Minimum pay is $7.25, but positions may start at a higher rate. 

  Eagle Internships

• Open to all UNT students.
• Paid on-campus internship in a department related to your major (eligible for Work Study).
• Minimum of 10 weeks.
• Typically one semester, but the potential to extend into an additional semester.
• Only 30 positions on campus.
• Receive 30 hours of Professional and Personal Growth Programming.
• Students may also use this program for academic credit (subject to requirements of major/college).