Many students are offered employment as part of their financial aid packages. The work study award is not a guarantee of employment. First-year students are assigned work study positions on campus. When you are offered a work award, you will be asked to complete a job application. It is extremely important that you complete and return the application promptly, as Drake's Student Employment Office will not assign first-year students to a job unless the completed application has been received.
Every effort is made to match a student's qualifications with the needs of on-campus employers.
Students self-select a position and contact the campus employer to complete a job application and arrange an interview. You are responsible for establishing a work schedule with your supervisor so that you can earn the total amount of your work award. Drake University is committed to using a portion of its federal work study funding to encourage student participation in community service activities. Drake, in partnership with area community service employers, offers a number of positions for students eligible for work study. Students contact employers to apply for positions of interest.