For Students
Finding a Job
All available campus positions are posted on Handshake, the primary career platform for Pitzer and The Claremont Colleges. All students should be able to log in using their Pitzer username and password. Students can select the ‘Jobs’ tab, type ‘Pitzer’ in the search bar and filter for ‘On Campus Employment’ to find available positions. In addition to Pitzer, students can also search for Consortium employers under ‘TCCS On Campus Student Employment” in the employer search bar for positions at Claremont College departments. Need help navigating Handshake? Click here for instructions on how to find a job.
Note to students with work-study: On-campus jobs are not designated ‘work-study’; however, supervisors are encouraged to prioritize hiring work-study recipients. Students with work-study can apply for any available job on Handshake (see Employers below for additional information regarding treatment of earnings from on-campus vs. off-campus employers).
Job Fair: An On-Campus Job Fair featuring Pitzer and consortium-based employers is scheduled every fall semester, usually during the first week of classes.
Student Employment Information Form
As a part of seeking campus employment, please complete the Student Employment Additional Information Form. This form will provide potential supervisors with your available work hours and work-study eligibility (if applicable). You should submit this form to ALL jobs to which you apply. Note, supervisors may also request other documents (resume, cover letter, etc.).
Student Responsibilities
Students are expected to perform the job for which they have been hired. You have a responsibility to:
- Be reliable.
- Arrive on time.
- Perform your job duties to the best of your ability.
- Submit your timecard accurately and on time.
If you do not perform the tasks required, your supervisor is not obligated to continue your employment. Recommended Hours: Pitzer College recommends that students work no more than 10 – 15 hours/week while school is in session in order to stay focused on their academics.
Policies
When you are hired, you will be given a packet with materials that you are expected to read and abide by. These materials include:
- Wage/Hours Standards & Recording Time
- Drug-Free Workplace Policy
- Safety Rules & Guidelines
- Harassment and Discrimination Policy
- Workers’ Compensation Benefits
- MPN Acknowledgement
Student Driver Requirements
Student drivers need to verify that they have a driving record acceptable to the Colleges’ automobile liability insurance. To do this, you need to:
- Submit a Driver Release Form to Human Resources.
- Submit two copies of your driver’s license.
This will authorize our insurance carrier to run a report from the California Department of Motor Vehicles and determine if you meet our driving record standards for insurability. The results of the report will be submitted to your supervisor within approximately two weeks.