AIC's Work-Study Program provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain practical work experience while earning money to help finance their education. This program allows students to work on-campus in various departments, offering flexibility in work hours that accommodate their academic schedules. For supervisors, the Work-Study program offers access to a pool of motivated students eager to contribute to their departments while developing essential skills. Whether you are a student looking to build your resume or a supervisor interested in tapping into fresh talent, AIC's Work-Study program is designed to be mutually beneficial.
Below are numerous resources for both STUDENTS and SUPERVISORS to answer questions or provide guidance.
The Saremi Center for Career Development maintains a list of open work-study positions on JobX: https://aic.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com.
AIC has both Federal Work-Study (FWS) positions and Institutionally Funded positions. If you have received federal work-study funds as part of your financial aid, you may apply to either FWS or Institutional positions. International students and students who do not receive FWS are eligible for Institutional positions only. For all campus jobs for students, go to JobX.
Both of these types of positions are limited! It is highly recommended that you take the time to submit a quality application and go directly to the supervisor listed on the posting (dressed to impress) to express your interest and make a great first impression. Supervisors rarely contact applicants and usually hire from those who make an effort to reach out to them.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: If you are hired, you will need to complete the Federal W-4 Form, IRS I-9 Form, Massachusetts M4 Form, and Direct Deposit Form. You will need to show us original identity documents to complete the I-9 Form. We cannot and will not accept scanned copies, photocopies, or any other substitute.
- Download List of Acceptable Documents for I-9 Form
- Download Student Payroll Direct Deposit Form
You are not authorized to begin work until your completed paperwork is on file and you have received an email from the Saremi Center for Career Development stating that you may begin work!
Downloadable Resources
Below are some resources you should read to ensure your success on the job:
If you have any questions, please stop by the Saremi Center for Career Development or contact us at Saremi.Center@aic.edu or 413-654-1411. Thank you.
Instructions and suggestions for having a great student employment experience are in this handbook!
A handy checklist of topics to cover with your new supervisor.
Review this presentation to help prepare for your work-study job!
Understand the differences between athletic, casual, business casual, and professional attire!
Building a Work Wardrobe on a Budget (2017)
This is the official list of acceptable documents by the federal government for the purpose of employment eligibility verification (I-9 Form). NOTE: All documents must be ORIGINAL and UNEXPIRED. Scanned, photocopied, expired, or laminated documents will NOT be accepted.
Set up Direct Deposit and receive your paycheck directly in your bank account!
Please read this Supervisor Handbook which provides information on policies and procedures pertaining to Student Employment.
We listened to your feedback! As promised, we have streamlined the hiring system to make it less painful and irritating! We are a TimeSheetX school now, utilizing that NextGen platform. We hope you will find it provides a better experience along with our new and improved hiring forms.
The new, kinder and gentler student employment system cuts the three pieces of bureaucracy we used to make you complete down to a few easy clicks. To access it, use this link: JobX/TimeSheetX.
What student resources are available to help prepare work-study students for a job?