Student employees are a vital part of the Assumption University community, contributing significantly to the University’s daily operations and success. On-campus employment offers students a unique opportunity for experiential learning, professional development, and personal growth, complementing their academic journey.

Welcome, Class of 2029! Looking for on-campus employment? Log in to Handshake on July 7, 2025, and start applying! Check out all the helpful tips below!

Student Employment Contact Information:

Location:
The Office of Financial Aid is located on the ground floor of Desautels Hall. Student Payroll is located on the first floor of Alumni Hall, room #105.

Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Emails:
fa@assumption.edu
au.payroll@assumption.edu

Student Employment Coordinator:
Patty MacInnes
Sr. Assistant Director of Financial Aid
508-767-7154
p.macinnes@assumption.edu

Student Payroll Administrator:
Sue Zielinski
Payroll Administrator
508-767-7479
so.zielinski@assumption.edu

Supervisors:

This page provides essential tools, information, and resources to help you effectively recruit, hire, train, and mentor your student employees. For additional information, refer to the Student Employment SharePoint page in the Assumption University portal.

Student Employees:

Please refer to the Assumption University Student Employment page for essential information and resources to help you navigate your on-campus employment experience. This page provides supplemental content, offering additional guidance to support you.

Information:

Apply for jobs on Handshake:
Log in to Handshake to search for jobs: Handshake Login. Type “Assumption University” into the search bar to find employment on campus, including federal work-study jobs.

Do you have any questions about Handshake? Email careerdevelopment@assumption.edu

Workforce Management:
Log in to UKG for Workforce Management:
UKGPro Login

Helpful Videos:

Application Tips:

Are you an incoming first-year student applying for an on-campus job? Put your best effort into your application by crafting a “college-level” resume.

  1. Email careerdevelopment@assumption.edu and ask for a copy of our customizable resume template to get you started! (Current undergraduate students have access to customizable resume templates in Brightspace.)
  2. Review our resume example for inspiration and additional guidance.
  3. Incorporate strong bullet statements into your “college-level” resume.
  4. Schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor to have your resume reviewed.
  5. Upload your resume to Handshake as a Word Document or a PDF document. Screenshots, images, and JPEGs of your resume are not professional.

Does the job application require a cover letter?

  1. Check out our cover letter checklist to learn how to write an effective cover letter tailored to the job you are applying for.
  2. Review our cover letter example for inspiration and additional guidance.
  3. Schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor to have your cover letter reviewed.

Student Employment Resources