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Jobs on Campus

Each student is expected to adhere to a code of conduct that governs the employment of all Smith students who work in both on-campus and off-campus jobs. See On-The-Job Expectations.

Smith College Student Pay Rates

Base Pay Rates

  • On-Campus Positions: $15.00/hour
  • Off-Campus Positions: $15.50/hour 

Student Pay Scale

Hourly Rate

Position Type

$15.00

Undergraduate Positions (Year 1)

$15.25

Undergraduate Positions (Rehires)

$15.50

Undergraduate Student Supervisors and Off-Campus Positions

$16.50

Lifeguards

Additional Information

All student employees must be paid according to the rates listed above.

Student Employment Office

Email: studemp@smith.edu
Phone: 413-585-4401

Hour Limits

Academic Year

Students may not work more than ten hours per week, but may hold more than one on-campus position to meet this allowance.

Academic Year Breaks

Students may work up to 35 hours per week during breaks, but they should review the impact on their work-study award, as the time of year may affect their award differently.

Summer Employment

Current students continuing enrollment in the fall are eligible for summer student employment. Summer employment begins the day after exams end in May, and ends the day before classes start in September. Students can work up to 35 hours per week.

Unionized Student Employment at Smith

Certain student employment positions at Smith College are unionized and subject to the terms of collective bargaining agreements.

All student employees in these positions are covered by the applicable union collective bargaining agreement and should refer to it for more information on the terms and conditions of their student employment in these roles.

Residence Life Student Staff

The college recognizes the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Local 1459, as the exclusive bargaining representative for undergraduate students employed by the Office of Residence Life as House Community Advisors, House Coordinators, and Apartment Managers.

Residence Life positions are for returning students only; first-year students are not eligible. Students holding a residence life position may not hold an additional job, with the exception of the Friedman apartment manager.

Dining Services Student Workers

Smith College recognizes United Smith Student Workers, Local 153, Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) as the exclusive bargaining representative for all undergraduate students employed in Dining Services during the academic year.