McMurry Student Employment Overview

Student employment at McMurry University is coordinated through the Work Study Office in partnership with Financial Aid and campus department employers. The Work Study Coordinator guides students through the hiring process, confirming eligibility, applying for positions, and completing required payroll documents.

McMurry University complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. It does not engage in prohibited discrimination based on race, color, nationality or ethnic origin, sex, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Student Employment Details & Requirements

What Is Work Study?
How the Hiring Process Works
Eligibility & Employment Requirements
Skills-Specific Student Work Positions
When Should I Start Applying?
Non–Work Study Employment Opportunities

All student employment, referred to as “Work Study,” allows students who are awarded federal or university funds through financial aid to earn wages through campus employment, unlike limited, part-time student employment positions.

  • The Office of Financial Aid determines eligibility and the source of award funding.
  • Contact your Financial Aid advisor at 325-793-4713 to confirm eligibility.
  • Students must accept their award from Financial Aid before applying for positions.
  • Students apply for open positions through the McMurry Employment Portal.
  • Department supervisors conduct interviews and make hiring decisions.
  • Positions are competitive and not guaranteed.

Standard Award:
Up to 10 hours per week during each 16-week fall and spring semester.

Summer Employment:
Requires enrollment in summer courses.

All student employees must meet Office of Financial Aid requirements, regardless of job type or funding source.

Before You Can Work:

  • Submit all required documents to financial aid by August 1st.
  • Confirm that Financial Aid has all the information requested from you.

First-Time Student Employees Must Provide:

  • A valid Social Security number
  • Original acceptable identification (copies not accepted)
  • Direct deposit banking information
  • Federal payroll forms (W-4, I-9, Direct Deposit) to be completed in the office of the work study coordinator

Acceptable ID documentation is defined by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents

Some departments recruit students for specialized roles that require specific academic prerequisites and/or technical skills.

  • These positions are not publicly posted.
  • Departments recruit and pre-select student candidates.
  • Financial Aid must verify eligibility before placement.

Once registered for classes, you may apply for available positions.

Important:
Monitor your McM student email during the first week of August for the annual Work Study Instructions.

Access postings via the McMurry Employment Portal by selecting “Student.”

McMurry University offers one non-work-study, “Part-Time” on-campus student role:

Students and alums are also encouraged to work with the Career & Experiential Learning Center to explore part-time, entry-level, and professional opportunities through Handshake.

McMurry University’s Employment Portal

Welcome to McMurry University’s employment portal. We are excited that you are interested in applying for positions at our university!
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Work Study Office Staff

Office Location: Old Main South, Room 110
Ms.
Sandy Lane Coordinator of Work Study, Student Accessibility & Accommodations, and Testing Services
Health & Wellness
Student Employment