Student Employment

Department Overview

On-campus employment at Swarthmore College is overseen by the Student Employment Office, in partnership with the Student Payroll Office and Career Services. Each office plays a distinct role in helping students navigate various aspects of the employment and job search process.

Student Employment Office 

The Student Employment Office (SEO) helps to connect Swarthmore students with meaningful on-campus employment. SEO does not directly place students in jobs, but rather helps them identify on-campus job opportunities that are the right fit for their skills, interests, and availability. 

Please note: Only full-time actively enrolled students at Swarthmore College may be hired or perform work as student employees at the College.

Student Employment Office Location:
The Student Employment Office is in Parrish Hall, Office 164. Please reach out to seo@swarthmore.edu to make an appointment or utilize our online scheduler

Connect with SEO for questions about:

  • Student Employment Policies and Procedures
  • Finding and applying for jobs on campus
  • Completing hire onboarding paperwork

All students must accept a job offer through JobX before they can access and complete their student employment onboarding paperwork and I-9 acceptable document verification.  

 


Student Payroll Office 

The Student Payroll Office (SPO) manages electronic timekeeping, tax withholdings, and pay dates for student employees.

Connect with SPO for questions about:

  • Student Employment Timesheets
  • Paychecks
  • W-2s

Career Services

Career Services empowers Swarthmore students and alumni to discover possibilities and navigate fulfilling career pathways.  On-campus employment is an opportunity to explore roles while gaining skills and experience.

Connect with Career Services for questions about:

  • Interview preparation
  • Resume and cover letter reviews
  • Identifying transferable skills from on-campus employment experiences

Student Employment Pay Rates

Effective September 28, 2025, the base student wage tiers are:

Pay level 1: $15.50/hour
Pay level 2: $16.25/hour
Pay level 3: $17.00/hour

Contact the Student Employment Office