CONTACTING THE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
For the safety of our staff and students, the Harvard Student Employment Office will be conducting all business online while our staff work remotely. We are dedicated to answering your questions and will be available by email or phone to assist. Please email seoweb@fas.harvard.edu or call (617) 495-2585. If you hold an off-campus FWSP or Faculty Aide position, please email seoweb@fas.harvard.edu to schedule a virtual I9 appointment.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
SEO Jobs Database
The Student Employment Office (SEO) maintains a database to connect you with employers both on and off-campus.
For Students
For Employers & Faculty
For Students
Federal Work Study
The Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) is a federally-funded financial aid program available to US citizens and permanent residents. The mandate of the program is to assist students with the cost of their college education by providing a subsidy to employers for part-time student employment.
Register a Work Study Job
For Students
Complete a referral card to start earning your Federal Work Study Funds
Off-Campus Work Study
For Students
Work for off-campus non-profit employers while using Federal Work Study
Summer Work Study
For Students
Eligibility for Summer FWSP is dependent on the student’s FWSP eligibility for the following academic year
Hire a Work Study Student
For Employers & Faculty
FWSP offers significant cost savings in employing eligible Harvard students
Announcements
Given the COVID-19 pandemic, email phishing and job scams may be on the rise. Please always be vigilant and exercise common sense when responding to any job posting in the SEO Jobs Database or any other job-search databases.
To learn more about job scams, what to look for, and how to protect yourself, please visit the Federal Trade Commissions website.
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Important Announcements
Events
Featured Event
Student Employee of the Year
In recognition of their invaluable contributions to our community, we are pleased to announce that the 2021 Harvard Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year is Esther Elonga '21, and the 2021 Harvard Graduate Student Employee of the Year is David Bemporad of GSD!
Read more about the SEOTY Program
SEO Flagship Events
National Student Employment Week
April 12-17, 2021. Recognizing the invaluable service of student employees
Learn more about NSEW Week
Fall Job Fair
Every fall, about a week after classes begin, the Student Employment Office hosts a job fair for both undergraduate and graduate students.
More about the Fall Job fair
Spring Job Fair
The 2020 Spring Job Fair took place on Friday, February 7th in the Smith Campus Center, Collaborative Spaces
More about the Spring Job fair
By The Numbers
39%
of seniors reported that they began working during their freshman year
78%
of students had part-time work at one point, including both on and off-campus
8
Average number of hours worked in a typical week during senior year
Faculty Aide Program
The Faculty Aide Program has introduced thousands of students in all concentrations to research and is a great program for students in the initial stages of their research careers.
More about the Program
Getting Paid
All on-campus student employment is processed through Harvard's Peoplesoft system. Once you are hired, you can use Peoplesoft to report time, complete tax forms, view paychecks, sign up for direct deposit, and view W-2's.
More about payroll process
International Students
Learn about on employment opportunities and requirements for international students