Boston University welcomes part-time job opportunities for our enrolled students from outside businesses, non-profit organizations, and local community members. Our goal is to provide students with as many opportunities as possible to develop work experience, network, and help finance their personal and educational needs.
The JobX Student Job Board is a free listing service offered to employers throughout the Greater Boston area. All hiring and compensation for work performed by students is handled directly between the student and the employer. Student Employment does not perform background checks on students applying for jobs. Employers may request references from students as necessary. Employer job listings are posted at the discretion of the Student Job Service.
Effective June 24th 2024, all posting and hiring functions will be completed and processed through the JobX Student Job Board.
First time user?
Need help signing up? Check out our guide or contact us for assistance.
Hiring Process
For step by step instructions on how post and hire students employee view our (Video–PDF guide), or contact Student Employment to post a job by phone or e-mail. Please note, Users will need to set up an account before the job can be posted.
When a student calls about the job, discuss the qualifications and other details.
User may also use the platform to seek out collect and review applicants information, resumes and other relevant data to ensure you find the best candidate. Click here to learn how to review application and hire the student
If the student seems like a good candidate (check references if you wish), offer them the job. and
If the student accepts the job and you do not require additional help, remove the job listing online or contact us so that we can remove the job from the online job board.
We recommend that you keep the names and numbers of all students who respond to your posting, even after you have filled the position, in case of a last minute cancellation.
Paying Students
As of January 1, 2023 the Massachusetts minimum wage is $15.00 per hour.
Pay rates for jobs are set exclusively by the employer, although you must at least meet the Massachusetts minimum wage of $15.00 per hour. Student Employment staff can inform you of the current going rates for most jobs, but the final decision about what rate to advertise is entirely up to you.
Positions submitted for approval that are lower than $15.00 per hour will be increased to meet state minimum wage.
Keep in mind that students usually select jobs with the highest posted rates. Your job, therefore, will be filled faster if it pays competitively.
Both employers and students are expected to adhere to the pay rate that is posted on the job listing. Any deviation must be agreed upon by both parties.
All payment for work done is made directly by the employer to the student, immediately upon completion of a job, and, whenever possible, in cash. Business employers should inform students if there will be a delay in payment and whether they will be paid by check. Even when a payroll process is involved, we expect that students will be paid within a reasonable time after completing the job.
