Learn more about frequently questions regarding student employment.
I am currently:
Undergraduate students
How do I find job postings?
All student labor and Federal Work-Study positions are posted on the hireBING website. Students use their PODS username and password to access the system.
How do I apply for positions?
All current, eligible students are able to review and apply for positions on the hireBING website. Students use their PODS username and password to access the system.
Visit the website and navigate to the Student Resources menu near the bottom of the page for detailed tutorials on how to use the hireBING service. Students may also learn how to use hireBING through short classes, offered regularly through the Fleishman Career Center.
What types of positions/jobs can I apply for?
A wide variety of positions are available on campus, including administrative support, information technology, library services, arts and media, campus recreation, the Binghamton University Bookstore, tutoring, dining services, maintenance and departmental positions. All positions are considered temporary and are subject to renewal each semester or academic year. Most positions are located on campus.
What is Federal Work-Study?
Federal Work-Study (FWS) refers to a grant program offered through the federal government that subsidizes student employment to allow institutions to increase their offerings. FWS positions are primarily need-based and offered as part of a student’s financial aid package. Eligibility is determined based on each student’s completed FAFSA. Students must complete a FAFSA application for the current academic year before they are eligible for FWS positions.
Once students have completed their FAFSA, they may check their FWS eligibility by reviewing their aid award page, by logging into their my.binghamton.edu account using their PODS username and password, navigate to the BU BRAIN service, selecting the Financial Aid tab and choosing Award.
Eligibility for a part-time FWS job does not guarantee the student a job. On- and off-campus jobs are limited, and employers hire quickly at the start of each semester. It is recommended that students access hireBING, review FWS positions and contact the employer(s) soon after arriving on campus. The application process for many positions will take place entirely on hireBING.
FWS students are paid directly (via a paycheck) by employers, so FWS is not applied as a credit on a student's semester bill.
Questions about your federal work study award and/or eligibility? Contact the Financial Aid Office/FWS via email at fawork@binghamton.edu or phone at 607-777-2428.
How many hours can I work?
This is dependent on the type of position the student is applying for. In general:
- Student Assistant (undergraduate or graduate): 29 hours/week, combined across all assignments
- Graduate and undergraduate Federal Work-Study: Determined by the amount awarded but no more than 40 hours/week.
- On-campus, part-time: Refer to specific organizations regarding hours
- Graduate Assistants: 20 hours/week
- International students (all positions): 20 hours/week
How much are students paid?
The pay rate for student employees is based on the individual student’s experience and the level of skill required for each position. Pay rates are set by each student employee’s hiring supervisor and are subject to departmental approval. Pay rates for all SUNY campuses are based on an established pay scale starting at the New York state minimum wage.
What else do students need to be considered for on-campus employment?
All student employees must be matriculated into an academic program and pursuing a degree full time.
All students must be in good academic standing with the University. Students are in good standing if they maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and are not currently on academic or disciplinary probation.
I’ve been hired! What do I do next?
All student employees are required to complete a federal I-9 form available in the Human Resources (HR)/Payroll office in the Couper Administration Building (AD) to establish employment eligibility prior to starting any position. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of ALL employees. Before students are allowed to begin working, they must present a completed I-9 form, along with any required original, unexpired documents proving identity and employment eligibility, in person, in the HR office. Students who cannot present the necessary documents will not be authorized to begin work.
Consult the I-9 form online and navigate to page 3 for a list of acceptable documentation. Note that you may need to provide multiple forms of documentation to prove employment eligibility.
Prospective student employees are advised to submit New York and federal W-4 income tax forms, available in the HR office in the Couper Administration Building (AD) prior to starting any position.
All student employees are required to sign the Agreement to Protect Confidential Information before starting any position.
Students wishing to enroll in direct deposit of their paychecks must complete an application for direct deposit and bring a blank check connected to the debit account they wish to paid into to the HR office.
International students seeking on-campus employment are required to complete additional documentation in the International Student and Scholar Services office prior to starting any position. Students are encouraged to contact the ISSS office for more information.
How are student employees paid?
Student Assistant positions
Departments enter payroll authorizations for their student workers prior to the employees’ start dates. Most student employees will be required to complete and submit timesheets indicating the hours they have worked, signed by their supervisor, to the HR/Payroll office in the Couper Administration Building. Once the Payroll office receives completed timesheets, the students’ hours will be entered according to the established payroll deadlines for that academic year. Students are required to submit a completed timesheet for each payroll period.
Only students who have completed all their pre-employment paperwork may have their hours entered in the system and receive payment. Students will receive payment for hours worked two weeks after the end of the payroll period in which they worked. They may pick up their checks at the payroll window in the Couper Administration Building, or have funds electronically deposited into their bank accounts if they completed the direct deposit application.
I’ve applied to positions, but still haven’t gotten one. How can I be more marketable for the next application?
The Fleishman Career Center has multiple resources available to help with writing your résumé and cover letters, and can also perform mock interviews to help you practice your interview skills. Visit the Fleishman Career Center website, or visit the center in the University Union, in UU-132, to make an appointment!
Graduate students
How do I find job postings?
All student labor and Federal Work-Study positions are posted on the hireBING website. Students use their PODS username and password to access the system. Some teaching assistant positions are awarded as part of the admissions process.
How do I apply for positions?
All current, eligible students are able to review and apply for positions on the hireBING website. Students use their PODS username and password to access the system.
Visit the website and navigate to the Student Resources menu near the bottom of the page for detailed tutorials on how to use the hireBING service. Students may also learn how to use hireBING through short classes, offered regularly through the Fleishman Career Center.
What types of positions can I apply for?
A wide variety of positions are available on campus, including administrative support, information technology, library services, arts and media, campus recreation, the Binghamton University Bookstore, tutoring, dining services, maintenance and departmental positions. All positions are considered temporary and are subject to renewal each semester or academic year. Graduate assistantships are also found on the hireBING website. Admitted graduate students are able to access the hireBING service as soon as they receive their Binghamton University email account.
Graduate assistantships are also found on the hireBING website. Admitted graduate students are able to access the hireBING service as soon as they receive their Binghamton University email account.
What is Federal Work-Study?
Federal Work-Study (FWS) refers to a grant program offered through the federal government that subsidizes student employment to allow institutions to increase their offerings. FWS positions are primarily need-based and offered as part of a student’s financial aid package. Eligibility is determined based on each student’s completed FAFSA. Students must complete a FAFSA application for the current academic year before they are eligible for FWS positions.
Although FWS positions are generally targeted at and offered to undergraduates, there may be limited opportunities for graduate students to obtain a FWS position. Questions about your federal work study award and/or eligibility? Contact the Financial Aid Office/FWS via email at fawork@binghamton.edu or phone at 607-777-2428.
How many hours can I work?
This is dependent on the type of position the student is applying for. In general:
- Student Assistant (undergraduate or graduate): 29 hours/week, combined across all assignments
- Graduate and undergraduate Federal Work-Study: Determined by the amount awarded, but no more than 40 hours/week.
- On-campus, part-time: Refer to specific organizations regarding hours
- Graduate Assistants: 20 hours/week
- International students (all positions): 20 hours/week
How much are students paid?
The pay rate for student employees are based on the individual student’s experience and the level of skill required for each position. Pay rates are set by each student employee’s hiring supervisor and are subject to departmental approval. Pay rates for all SUNY campuses are based on an established pay scale starting at the New York state minimum wage.
What else do students need to be considered for on-campus employment?
All student employees must be matriculated into an academic program and pursuing a degree full-time.
All students must be in good academic standing with the University. Students are in good standing if they maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and are not currently on academic or disciplinary probation.
I’ve been hired! What do I need to bring to the Human Resources office?
All student employees are required to complete a federal I-9 form available in the Human Resources (HR) office in the Couper Administration Building to establish employment eligibility prior to starting any position. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of ALL employees. Before students are allowed to begin working, they must present original, unexpired documents showing identity and employment eligibility. Students who cannot present the necessary documents will not be authorized to begin work.
Consult the I-9 form online and navigate to page 3 for a list of acceptable documentation. Note that you may need to provide multiple forms of documentation to prove employment eligibility.
Students are advised to submit New York and federal W-4 income tax forms, available in the HR office in the Couper Administration Building (AD) prior to starting any position.
All student employees are required to sign the Agreement to Protect Confidential Information before starting any position.
Students wishing to enroll in direct deposit of their paychecks must complete an application for direct deposit and bring a blank check connected to the debit account they wish to paid into to the HR office.
International students seeking on-campus employment are required to complete additional documentation in the International Student and Scholar Services office prior to starting any position. Students are encouraged to contact the ISSS office for more information.
How are student employees paid?
Student Assistant positions (both undergraduate and graduate)
Departments enter payroll authorizations for their student workers prior to the employees’ start dates. Most student employees will be required to complete and submit timesheets indicating the hours they have worked, signed by their supervisor, to the HR/Payroll office in the Couper Administration Building. Once the Payroll office receives completed timesheets, the students’ hours will be entered according to the established payroll deadlines for that academic year. Students are required to submit a completed timesheet for each payroll period.
Only students who have completed all their pre-employment paperwork may have their hours entered in the system and receive payment. Students will receive payment for hours worked two weeks after the end of the payroll period in which they worked. They may pick up their checks at the payroll window in the Couper Administration Building or have funds electronically deposited into their bank accounts if they completed the direct deposit application.
Graduate Assistant positions
The compensation system for Graduate Assistant (GA) positions is different from the system used for Student Assistants. GAs are offered a yearly or semesterly stipend, from which they receive regular paychecks every two weeks. GAs complete a unique timesheet at the end of each semester. Find more information regarding GA positions and compensation on the Human Resources website.
I’ve applied to positions, but still haven’t gotten one. How can I be more marketable for the next application?
The Fleishman Career Center has multiple resources available to help with writing your résumé and cover letters, and can also perform mock interviews to help you practice your interview skills. Visit the Fleishman Career Center website, or visit the center in the University Union, in UU-132, to make an appointment!
Accepted students
How do I find job postings?
All student labor and Federal Work-Study positions are posted on the hireBING website. Students use their PODS username and password to access the system.
Accepted students are granted access to hireBING upon paying their deposit and becoming fully matriculated into the University. Until that time, prospective undergraduate students are welcome to look at the current openings at (Current on-campus postings). Prospective graduate students can view the widgets and other websites that host graduate assistantship positions.
How do I apply for positions?
Accepted students are encouraged to verify their eligibility to apply for positions before using the hireBING service. Once employment eligibility is confirmed, these students have the same access to the service as current, matriculated students. Students use their PODS username and password to access the system.
Visit the website and navigate to the Student Resources menu near the bottom of the page for detailed tutorials on how to use the hireBING service. Students may also learn how to use hireBING through short classes, offered regularly through the Fleishman Career Center.
What types of positions can I apply for?
A wide variety of positions are available on campus, including administrative support, information technology, library services, arts and media, campus recreation, the Binghamton University Bookstore, tutoring, dining services, maintenance and departmental positions. All positions are considered temporary and are subject to renewal each semester or academic year. Most positions are located on campus. Prospective students are able to access the hireBING service as soon as they receive their Binghamton University email account.
How many hours can I work?
This is dependent on the type of position the student is applying for. In general:
- Graduate and undergraduate Federal Work-Study: Determined by the amount awarded, but no more than 40 hours/week.
- Student Assistant (graduate or undergraduate): 29 hours/week, combined across all assignments
- On-campus, part-time: Refer to specific organizations regarding hours
- Graduate Assistants: 20 hours/week
- International students (all positions): 20 hours/week
