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Student Employment

Principia has a solid range of on-campus jobs that change each semester, so there's a good chance something fits your schedule and interests.

Work on Campus — It's Worth It

You could rep the school as an Admissions Ambassador, hang out with birds in the biology aviary, work the line or register at Dining Services, tutor fellow students in languages and writing, lifeguard at the pool, run tech for campus events, or step up as a Resident Assistant in the dorms.

All positions are part-time, entry-level, and on-campus — built around your student life, not against it. Beyond the paycheck, they're genuinely good for your resume and help you figure out how to juggle work and everything else college throws at you.

Employment Application

How To Get a Job

The Student Employment Office runs a central hiring site where every open position is posted with instructions on how to apply. Before you can start working, you'll need to complete a short pre-employment process (forms, application, resume — nothing wild). It's optional but smart to get this done before you arrive on campus. If you want to mail everything ahead of time, send it to:

Student Employment Office
Principia College
1 Maybeck Place
Elsah, IL 62028

All students interested in employment must go through a pre-employment process that includes filling out the following documents:

Employment Application
Fed W-4
IL W-4
I-9, w/ list of acceptable ID document
Student Employment Agreement
Direct Deposit enrollment form (optional, but strongly recommended)

One important thing:

You'll need to bring original documents that prove your identity and work eligibility (think passport or driver's license + Social Security card). No copies or faxes — originals only. Without them, you legally can't work on campus, so don't sleep on this.

Questions? The Student Employment Office is here to help you find your footing and make the most of your time working on campus.

Enrolled students will receive more information about student employment opportunities during orientation and can also visit our Student Employment Office page anytime on PrinWeb. 

Student Employment Office page

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Student Employment Office at (618) 374-5237 or email Lauren Cornthwaite.

Email Lauren Cornthwaite