Jobs will be posted to Libraries Student Employment Page and may also be posted on the Boston College Student Employment Page as well.
We try to hire Work Study students when possible. However, we do hire non-work study students as well.
Individual hours and schedules are coordinated at the department level.
During the academic year, students may work up to 20 hours per week, and no more
then a total of 29 hours per week between semesters and during Spring Break, even
if working more than one job for Boston College.
Student employees are required to fill out the following forms before they can start working on campus:
There are over 250 students employed in the Libraries - the majority in O'Neill Library.
The pay rate will vary depending on your position, and pay code. Please speak with your (potential) supervisor to confirm your pay rate.
Once your information is processed online and is approved by Student Services, it usually takes about 7-10 days from the time of your first day at work. Students will get paid on Friday’s for hours worked during the previous week.
Pay is directly deposited into an employee's bank account. Direct deposit can be completed through Agora Portal.
However, if direct deposit is not set up then your paycheck will be held at the Brighton Campus (located at 129 Lake St Brighton, Ma).
Yes, Prior to being hired, international students who wish to work on campus must complete Form 1-9. All original documentation must be hand delivered to Student Services. In addition, you must also bring the following:
Each library has a variety of work that is performed by students across different jobs. Please consult with your (potential) supervisor for a job description.
A list of current job descriptions can be found on the student job descriptions page.
The libraries encourage all students looking for employment to apply. There will be high consideration given to Montserrat and work-study students.
Most of the students we hire have never worked in a library, but are excited to learn new things and immerse themselves in the BC community. Job duties, descriptions, and hours will vary depending on the department's needs.
