Student Employment

MPC's Student Employment is a full-service employment office connecting students with valuable work opportunities both on campus and in the community. Student Employment’s goal is to bridge education and employment, helping students build their educational skills and gain practical experience that supports their academic growth and future career success.

Business, Math, Computing Building

ROOM BMC-103

Monday - Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM

Friday: 8 AM - 12 PM

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Something for Everyone — CareerLinks

Students & Alumni can search for on & off-campus job postings and internships. Employers can post available job openings to promote to students, all in one system.

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Work On Campus in Between Classes!

MPC offers many on-campus job opportunities for currently enrolled students in various departments across campus. Students must be eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS), providing employment for those demonstrating financial need. Students who are interested in learning more about these positions should:

  1. Complete the 2025-26 FAFSA
  2. Complete the Federal Work Study Request Form
  3. Meet with Student Employment (Business, Math, Computing Building — Room BMC-103) to learn about current employment opportunities on campus.
  4. Fill out the On-Campus Student Employment Application. 
    • Must be completed by the 25th of the month in order for you to begin working the start of the following month. 
  5. After you are offered an on-campus job following your interview, your Supervisor must complete the Supervisor Hiring Approval Form before your position's start date.

Review Available On-Campus Jobs

Most student worker positions are supported through Federal Work Study (FWS). Don't forget to request FWS each semester!

*International students will have to follow a different process for jobs that doesn't require FWS.

FAQs on Student Employment

If you don’t qualify for financial aid you still can apply for on-campus jobs. However, they are limited.

Go to MPC Careerlinks and create an account to search and apply for jobs

Federal Work Study is a federally funded program. You must qualify for financial aid to apply for Federal Work Study.

Library technician, tutoring, office assistant, teacher’s aide, fitness assistant, and many other positions on-campus at MPC.

California minimum wage and up.

Monthly on the 10th after 2:00pm.

Your check will be mailed to you on the 10th of every month. An email will be sent to you if you’re receiving a check in the mail.

Minimum of 3 units for summer and 6 units for spring or fall.

None

You can apply for as many as you want

Available On-Campus Jobs

Students applying to On-Campus Jobs must be eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS). Additional general eligibility criteria must also be maintained and is specified on each job description. Contact Student Employment for an update on job openings.