Student Employment

Student Jobs
Off-Campus Positions:
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Current opportunities

Position Closes
Graduate Community Director - Academic Year 2026-2027 - Housing and Residential Communities - 529844
The Graduate Community Director (GCD) manages the day-to-day operations of a residential community and supervises student staff members in that community.
Student Assistant - Fall 2026 - Housing Operations - 529795
The Housing Operations Student Assistant provides operations support for the Housing and Residential Communities (HRC) department.
Research Assistant - Tidelab - 529812
The Research Assistant performs administrative duties at the front desk for the TIDELab.
Graduate Student Assistant - CCSS Learning Commons - 529806
The Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) for the Learning Commons Supplemental Instruction Program (SI) oversees SI operations for the Learning Commons or at satellite location(s). Manages student employees and data, and maintains visit records. Assists and trains SI Leaders on CCSS-Learning Commons SI policies, procedures, and operations. Organizes and updates Learning Commons SI resource materials. Researches and develops SI Leader training methods. Offers suggestions for effective SI training methods. Assists with class visits, browsing fairs, and campus events to increase student awareness of services. Works with the CCSS staff to develop outreach events and ideas. Coordinates efforts with campus partners to organize and promote services at satellite SI locations. Supports evaluation efforts and offers ideas for improving evaluation tools. Provides constructive feedback to SI Leaders after observing session(s).
Marketing Student Assistant - Fall 2026 - Dining Services - 529737
The Marketing Student Assistant for Dining Services supports yearly marketing efforts. This role assists with social media, research, tabling, promotional campaigns, student engagement, and other department initiatives. Educates students and families about meal plan options, distributes promotional materials, answers questions, and represents Dining Services in a friendly and professional manner.
Office/Inventory Assistant - Dining Services - 529738
The Student Office/Inventory Assistant provides general administrative and operational support for Dining Services. This position assists with office functions, customer service, basic computer tasks, records management, and field support across multiple campus dining locations.
Web Photography Student Assistant - BCAS - Fall 2026 - 529690
The Web Photography Student Assistant supports the Office of E-Tech with capturing photos and occasional video of people, places, and events for use in projects, primarily the Barefield College of Arts and Sciences website.
Tutor - Applied Tutoring, LLC - 529352
Applied Tutoring, LLC is seeking a Tutor for 1-on-1 in-person on campus sessions (or rarely via Zoom). Possibly tutors small groups on campus in UA facilities or sorority/fraternity houses.

Please note, all Student Employment positions close at 10:55pm CST.

Non-Exempt positions are posted a minimum of 3 days. Exempt positions are posted a minimum of 7 days.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at hrsvctr@ua.edu or contact us by phone at (205)-348-7732. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

Pay Transparency PolicyStatement

The University of Alabama will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Supplemental Links


"EEO is the Law" Poster
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

"Family and Medical Leave Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

"Employee Polygraph Protection Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf