Student-Only Resources
Through the Office of Student Financial Aid, the Virtual Job Board helps students find part-time work at the university across departments and designations. Create and save job search preferences, sign up for email notifications of new postings, and find work study-eligible positions. A valid U of I login is required to use the Virtual Job Board.
Library Employment
Students interested in employment at UIUC Libraries should visit the Library Employment page. Find open positions for undergraduate and graduate students. Click on the boxes labeled Graduate Hourly, Undergraduate Hourly, or Extra Help to find positions for your respective student status. Students will need an active U of I login to apply.
Note:
- Academic Hourly, Academic Professional & Faculty, and Civil Service positions are not open to currently enrolled students.
- Graduate Assistant positions are usually only open to MSLIS students.
Graduate students looking for pre-professional experience while studying at Illinois should check the Assistantship Clearinghouse at least semi-regularly. Graduate assistantships typically come with a stipend and a tuition waiver; some also come with housing opportunities. Assistantship positions are posted on a rolling basis. Note that only graduate students are eligible for assistantships and many assistantships are distributed directly through academic departments.
The Gies College of Business compiles career resources for business students, including job postings, internship postings, and career development tools. While not limited to students with an active UI login, these resources are most helpful prior to graduation and can help shape coursework or pre-professional development.
Local Job Postings
Alumni or non-students looking for jobs at Illinois should explore the Human Resource's Job Seekers page. Find staff, faculty, and temporary job postings. Current employees can also access job postings via Human Resources. All Job Seekers links will take users to the Illinois Career Site. Users will need to create a profile to apply for jobs. Filter by city, date posted, job category, and type of position.
The job posting board for the City of Champaign. View open positions or fill out a job interest form to be notified about new openings that fit your preferences. Users will need to create a Government Jobs profile to apply.
City of Urbana Job Opportunities
The job posting board for the City of Urbana. View open positions, including civil service positions, in Urbana government. Users will need an active email account to apply.
Check the Classifieds Ads and Job Postings in the News Gazette to find local jobs in Champaign, Urbana, Danville, and East Central Illinois. Applications are external to the News Gazette.
