Employment Overview

Part-Time Jobs

On-campus jobs

Over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students bring their talents to the workplace as student employees and by participating in the Work-Study Program! Students are researching in labs, providing customer service, and assisting with programs and events throughout campus. They are gaining career readiness skills to add to their resumes while building a support system at Mizzou! 

Search for campus positions

Campus Jobs

Handshake is your go-to for job searching! Most on-campus employers promote student jobs on Handshake. Some on-campus employers require an additional application on eRecruit.

Work-Study Jobs

Students must be eligible for the Work-Study Program to search and apply for jobs on the Work-Study Employment System.

Prepare for on-campus employment

All new employees must complete New Employee Registration to sign up for payroll. After you secure a position, you will receive notification from Human Resources to complete required forms in MyHR, set-up direct deposit, and present required documents

Off-campus jobs

The Columbia community is the Z-O-U to our M-I-Z. We are simply connected! Local businesses are looking for motivated students to join their teams and Handshake is a great start to your job search. Not sure what Columbia has to offer? Discover the District for the closest businesses to campus. Connect with the Chamber of Commerce business list for employers throughout the city. 

Handshake

The Handshake employment site is the best place to begin your off-campus job search! Local employers use Handshake to connect with Tigers and post their part-time job vacancies. There are also hybrid and remote work options to consider.

Student employment resources

On-Campus Part-Time Job Fair

Campus employers are looking to hire Tigers! Stop by Lowry Mall between 12 Noon – 3:00 p.m. on September 4th. Casual dress is appropriate for this outdoor job fair. Don’t forget to bring your Student ID, copies of your resume, and class schedule!

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Current Part-Time jobs

School Bus Driver at Student Transportation of America

Employer: Student Transportation of America

Expires: Nov 16, 2025

Premium Server- Suites and In Seat Service at Levy

Employer: Levy

Expires: Nov 22, 2025

In Home Senior Caregiver at Right at Home - Columbia, Missouri

Employer: Right at Home - Columbia, Missouri

Expires: Dec 05, 2025

Line/Prep Cook at The Premiere Group

Employer: The Premiere Group

Expires: Jan 30, 2026

Client Support Specialist - Part Time at Fibersmith

Employer: Fibersmith

Expires: Feb 18, 2026

Certified Nurse Aide at Americare Senior Living

Employer: Americare Senior Living

Expires: Mar 01, 2026

These are just a sample of current part-time job vacancies on the Mizzou campus and in the local Columbia community. Log into Handshake to see more opportunities.

Need help finding part-time employment?

Peer Career Specialists and Graduate Career Coaches are ready to assist you in your part-time job search.

Create a resume

Do you have a resume to submit for job applications? Most employers request resumes from part-time job applicants. Consult our resume guide or download the Mizzou resume template to create or enhance your document. You may also have a Peer Career Advisor review it. Put your best foot forward!

Change a child's life

Mizzou PALS Tutors

Mizzou PALS tutors build language, literacy and social-emotional skills of preschool children, from a variety of backgrounds, putting them on a path toward lifelong learning. Tutors receive competitive pay and may earn course credit. As a career exploration experience, students pursuing any major build leadership, communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills transferable to any career.  Make an impact – join Mizzou PALS!

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Find more part-time job resources on Mizzou Career Tools.

Employers

HANDSHAKE: On and off-campus employers can post part-time employment opportunities to recruit Mizzou students.

 

WORK-STUDY: Campus employers can post Federal Work-Study jobs on this employment site for Work-Study eligible students.

 

PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS: Local Mid-Missouri households may submit an online job vacancy form that our team can post to Handshake on your behalf.