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Can I have more than one job?
Yes, although doing so will affect how quickly you reach your $1,150-per-term campus work allotment. For each separate job you take, your supervisor or employment coordinator must complete a digital payroll authorization, which establishes that you’ve been hired by that department. You will have separate timesheets for each job.
What is the hourly rate of pay?
The great majority of campus jobs are paid at Vermont minimum wage, which is $10.96 per hour as of January 1, 2020. A small handful of campus jobs that carry supervisory responsibilities pay more than minimum wage, and this is marked on their Handshake position descriptions in cases where it applies.
How many hours can I work?
Some jobs require an equal number of hours each week; others may be short term, or vary according to the workload. Students can never exceed 20 hours, total across all their jobs, in a single week during the academic term. During the summer and winter, students can work up to 35 hours per week.
How do I get paid?
As you work during the term, complete your online timesheets showing the hours you have worked during the current (usually two-week) pay period. Make sure to click "submit" on your timesheet(s) by the payroll deadline. Please refer to the full payroll schedule. Your paycheck is sent to your College mailbox, or you may have your check deposited directly in your bank account. To view your past pay statements, log in to your ADP account.
Can I work if I don’t have work in my financial aid package?
Students who have Federal Work Study (FWS) or the Bennington College-sponsored equivalent for international students receive early access to job applications. However, students without work awards are also able to work, and can apply to any jobs left open when the early hiring window ends. For fall job applications, work-awarded students generally receive access the preceding May, and non-awarded students in August.
Can I work on campus over the winter and summer?
The College does have a very small number of on-campus jobs available for students each winter and summer, mainly in areas that remain open year-round such as the Meyer Recreation Barn and Crossett Library. These positions will be posted on and can only be applied to through Handshake, like all other campus jobs.
Note: Working for the College outside of the fall and spring does not count toward students’ Federal Work Study allotments, if they have them. Off-Campus Federal Work Study positions are unavailable except during the fall and spring.
Are my earnings, even Federal Work-Study (FWS), taxable?
Yes. Student earnings, including FWS earnings, are considered earned income by the US government. Additionally, please be aware that earnings appearing on your tax statements also affect your FAFSA, and may therefore affect your financial aid status. If you are concerned about this happening, please consult the Financial Aid Office for details.
Can I work off-campus?
Students who wish to supplement their campus earnings or who are not working on campus but wish to have a job are welcome to seek employment in and around Bennington and can search opportunities on Handshake. Additionally, for those students who wish to proactively reach out to local employers and inquire about potential employment opportunities, check out part-time job listings on Handshake. There are also a few local off-campus organizations that do offer FWS-eligible positions. Because they are FWS-eligible, they will be listed on Handshake as “On-Campus” jobs even though they are off-site.
International students should see International Student Services to discuss visa eligibility for working off-campus.
What is the College’s nondiscrimination policy?
Please review Bennington College's nondiscrimination policy.
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