Where can I find a student job at UT?
Start with UT’s Workday Student Jobs Site for university jobs, and 12twenty@Texas for a broader search. Compare the paid hours as well as the wage: $13 for 12 hours a week earns more than $15 for eight hours.
In this guide
Which job board should I use?
Workday is UT HR’s main student-job site, including academic, non-academic and on-campus work-study roles. Departments also post specialized academic or research work.
Scroll the table to compare every column.
| Work you want | Check |
|---|---|
| UT student job | Workday Student Jobs Site |
| Internship or broader part-time job | 12twenty@Texas |
| Academic or research role | Workday and the relevant department |
| Work-study | The job posting and your aid instructions |
Am I eligible for this job?
For most non-academic student job titles, HR lists a six-hour fall/spring enrollment minimum, with exceptions and different summer rules. Academic roles and work-study can have other requirements.
Ask the hiring department which job title and enrollment rules apply before committing to shifts. Recheck if your course load changes.
How much would I earn in four paid weeks?
In an invented four-paid-week month, $13 for 12 hours each week earns $624 before tax. A $15 job offering eight hours earns $480. The lower hourly rate brings $144 more because it offers more hours.
Ask about expected hours, shift assignment, pay dates and work during breaks. Don’t build a year-round rent plan from a job that only runs during one term.
Does a work-study award pay me upfront?
No. You earn the money through a qualifying job. An award isn’t a hire or an immediate payment toward tuition.
One Stop limits off-campus Federal Work-Study to select elementary reading or math tutoring positions. Other off-campus job listings don’t automatically qualify. Ask what happens when your award funding runs out.
Will the job fit my classes and rent?
Put shifts next to classes, labs, study time and travel. A two-hour gap between classes may be too short for a shift once you include the trip.
Match reliable take-home pay and paydays to your bills. Keep uncertain shifts and a hoped-for offer outside the money you count on for rent.
Questions
Is Workday only for non-academic jobs?
No. UT HR identifies it as the main student site for academic, non-academic, undergraduate, graduate and on-campus work-study jobs.
Can I use work-study for any off-campus job?
No. One Stop limits off-campus Federal Work-Study to select elementary tutoring roles.
Which matters more, the wage or the hours?
Compare both. A higher wage with fewer paid hours can produce less monthly income.
How we got this
Job platforms, enrollment guidance and work-study rules come from UT HR and One Stop, checked October 27, 2026. The pay comparison is invented, covers four paid weeks and excludes taxes, unpaid time and travel.
No current vacancy or hiring outcome is promised. Work-study rules are narrower than the general job board, and job-specific enrollment or work-authorization conditions still apply.