Student Employment

Belmont Student Employees (BSE)
Belmont Student Employees represent the majority of workers on campus and are a valuable asset to the university community.  BSE student wages are solely paid by the department they work for.

Federal Work-Study (FWS)
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program provides financial aid to students who are willing to work either on-campus or with pre-approved off-campus community service employers to earn money to pay for their college expenses. Students who complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are eligible for the FWS program

To be eligible for BU Student Employment:

Belmont Student Employees

Undergraduate Students:

• All undergraduate students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program at Belmont are eligible to apply for on-campus employment (a work-study and/or financial aid award is not required). 
• First-year students are eligible for on-campus student employment as of July 1st of the year when they are to begin their studies at Belmont.
• December graduates are not eligible to continue working as student employees after completing their studies in December.
• Students graduating in May are not eligible to continue working as student employees after the last day of spring classes.
• International students must consult the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISSS) to ensure their immigration documentation is in place and that they are eligible for employment. 
• Students who are on a leave of absence from the University (inactive student status in Banner) are not eligible for student employment. 

Graduate Students: must be currently enrolled at Belmont University and actively pursuing a degree program during the semester in which they are employed.  (Note: Graduate Assistantships, Internships, and Practicum opportunities are separate from the BU Student Employment process and are administered through academic departments.)  See your Graduate department for specific guidelines and policies regarding your Graduate Assistantship.

Federal Work-Study

Undergraduate Students: students seeking a FWS position must be currently enrolled full-time with at least twelve (12) semester hours of credit at Belmont University. Students who fall below full-time status can have their eligibility reviewed on an individual basis by Student Financial Services.  Students who seek FWS eligibility must also meet the following requirements: 

• Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Be eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid
• Have unmet financial need

International students who are in lawful F-1 and J-1 status can work on campus if they are enrolled in a full course of study. However, due to visa restrictions, eligible international students must not work for more than 20 hours per week. During semester breaks and the summer semester, international students may work up to 40 hours per week. If an international student is offered a job, they must obtain a Social Security card from the Social Security Administration before starting work.

BruinClear is Belmont University’s streamlined onboarding process designed to help students prepare for on-campus employment quickly and confidently.

The program combines all required employment steps—including federal employment verification—into a single, clear, and accessible process that simplifies onboarding and reduces delays.

By completing BruinClear early, students gain “ready-to-work” status, allowing them to:

• Begin working sooner when opportunities become available
• Focus on securing a position without onboarding delays
• Build early campus involvement and professional momentum

For more information, please see below.

All of our active postings are listed on Belmont's Career Site.

• Type jobs.belmont.edu in the browser.
• Scroll down to Job Category.
• Select 'Student Employment' for postings that accept BSE and FWS.
• Select 'Federal Work Study Student Emp' for postings that accept FWS only, such as our off-campus partners.

All employment applications must be submitted electronically via the online job posting. After submitting your application electronically, be patient as you wait for the Hiring Manager to contact you for the next step. 

Students are strongly encouraged to attend Belmont's Annual Student Employment Job Fair during Orientation Week. The date, time, and location will be announced in June 2026 for the academic year 2026-2027.

The Office of Career & Professional Development offers a variety of services to help students with their career planning and development, including career coaching, resume and cover letter writing review, interview skills training, job and internship search strategy, networking opportunities, salary negotiation assistance, and alumni career resources.

Their Career Development Team assists students in developing career plans and achieving professional goals.  To schedule a career coaching appointment, click the link below.

  Schedule a Career Coaching Appointment

All student employees at Belmont are required to complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to confirm their identity and employment authorization in the United States. Every U.S. employer must properly fill out Form I-9 for each individual they hire.

After submitting the Form I-9 and completing additional onboarding tasks, you must present acceptable, original documents in person to either your hiring manager or Belmont Central as proof of identity and employment authorization.

Please refer to the list of acceptable documents for guidance.

Belmont Student Employment (BSE)

• Fall to Spring: August 1st, 2026 - May 1st, 2027
• Summer: May 2nd, 2026 - July 31st, 2026

• Fall to Spring: August 17th, 2026 - April 30th, 2027
• Summer: Belmont does not utilize FWS in the summer

BSE and FWS student employees receive a minimum of $10 per hour. There may be instances where BSE and FWS students are paid a higher rate, depending on department funding, job responsibilities, and other factors.

For FWS student employees, those working with approved off-campus community service agencies receive $15 per hour, as transportation costs such as fuel and auto expenses are factored in.

Multiple Jobs
FWS students who desire a diverse work experience on campus are permitted to work in a maximum of two (2) campus jobs concurrently. However, students must consider their class schedule and academic goals carefully before taking on multiple employment opportunities. Click here for FWS Guidelines.

Academic Priority
FWS students must not work during their scheduled classes. They must provide their class schedule to their supervisor and arrange a work schedule that does not interfere with their academic goals. Click here for FWS guidelines.

General Employment Guidelines
As a student employee at Belmont University, professionalism and integrity are essential. You must arrive on time, dress appropriately, work your scheduled hours, give sufficient notice for time off, and complete assigned tasks satisfactorily. Failure to do so may result in termination, cancellation of Federal Work-Study awards (if applicable), and/or disqualification from future student employment opportunities at Belmont. If you need to resign, please give two weeks' notice.

Sexual Harassment
Belmont University maintains a safe and respectful environment, free from sexual harassment. Employees are encouraged to report any concerns or complaints. Please review the Sexual Harassment Policy before starting work.

FERPA Tutorial 
Student workers must review and agree to the terms and conditions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. 

In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. 

Belmont students have increasingly been victims of job scams. If a job offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Scammers may attempt to steal your personal information or money. Please be aware that all employment opportunities are listed on our jobs.belmont.edu website and are not solicited via email.

Do:

• Research potential employers thoroughly.
• Be wary of high pay for minimal work.
• Arrange face-to-face interviews or, if possible, visit the employer’s location.
• Use job platforms like Indeed or LinkedIn.
• Confirm that email addresses match the official company domain.

• Apply for unsolicited job offers via email.
• Accept upfront money before starting work.
• Share personal banking information via email. Ever
• Apply for jobs that don’t clearly state the official company name and logo.

Be cautious of emails with typographical errors and never send money to unknown individuals or to someone you do not know.

If you have any questions about an email you may have received, please reach out to finaid@belmont.edu.

Federal law requires all employees—including student employees—to verify their identity and authorization to work in the United States through the Form I-9 process.

BruinClear ensures Belmont meets these requirements while providing students with a clear, supportive, and streamlined onboarding experience.

Students who plan to work in an on-campus position at the start of the fall semester must complete BruinClear before beginning employment.

This applies to:
• First-year students
• Returning students who are newly hired for an on-campus position

💡 Important: BruinClear clearance is valid for 90 days from the date the required paperwork is submitted. If a student does not secure employment within that timeframe, the BruinCLear process must be completed again before employment can begin.

Many students complete BruinClear during summer orientation or before arriving on campus for the fall semester.

Completing BruinClear early allows you to:

• Avoid last-minute hiring delays
• Be prepared when on-campus jobs become available
• Begin working more quickly once officially hired into a position

BruinClear follows federal Form I-9 requirements. Students must provide original, physical documents that verify identity and work authorization.

You must provide either:

• One document from List A, or
• One document from List B AND one from List C

Please check out U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service: Form I-9 Acceptable Documents for more information.

💡 Important: Students must bring original documents—copies, photos, or digital versions cannot be accepted.

No. Federal regulations require original physical documents for Form I-9 verification. Digital copies or photos are not permitted.

Yes. International students must complete BruinClear and meet additional federal requirements.

The International Students & Scholars Office will assist with:

• Required immigration documents
• Employment authorization
• On-campus work limitations

💡 Important: International students should connect early to avoid delays.

No. Completing BruinClear does not guarantee a job placement. It confirms that you are eligible for student employment and conditionally approved to work on campus. Students may be contacted later regarding available positions and next steps.

BruinClear status remains valid for 90 days if a student has not yet secured an on-campus job. After 90 days, the student will need to complete the process again before beginning employment.

BruinClear is designed to prepare students for on-campus employment at the start of the fall semester.

Students seeking on-campus employment after the academic year has begun:
• Must first secure an on-campus position
• Will complete new hire paperwork, including Form I-9, through their hiring department

BruinCLear is primarily a pre-semester onboarding initiative and does not apply in the same way once classes are already in session.

Support is available throughout the process. Contact:

• Student Financial Services at studentemployment@belmont.edu 
• International Students & Scholars Office (for international students) at internationaled@belmont.edu