On-Campus Employment

Working on campus is the perfect way to earn money, build marketable skills, meet new people and stay connected to LASUSTECH life—all within a few steps of your lecture halls. This page explains:

What qualifies as on-campus employment
How to find and land a position
Important policies and hour limits

What Counts as “On-Campus”?

Any paid work physically located on university property and paid through the LASUSTECH payroll system is considered on-campus employment. Common examples include:

Library aide or circulation desk assistant
Research lab support (data entry, sample prep, equipment runner)
Food-service team member at campus cafés
IT help-desk or computer-lab monitor

Finding Positions

The Career Service Centre maintains an “On-Campus Jobs” filter inside Handshake. Log in, select Jobs → Filters → On-Campus and you’re set.

Vacancies also appear:

Weekly CSC newsletter (subscribe below)
Department notice boards and social media groups

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to highlight reliability & customer service—top skills for most campus units.
Have two references ready: a faculty member and a previous employer or club adviser.
Practise answering “Tell me about yourself” in under one minute—then book a mock interview with the CSC.

Why Work On Campus?

Financial Boost

Earn wages that can offset tuition, books or living expenses without commuting off-site.

Flexible Scheduling

Supervisors understand the academic calendar and can schedule around exams .

Networking

Connect with professors, admin staff and peers who can become future references.

Skill-Building

Gain transferable competencies—communication, organisation, research, IT support—that shine on any résumé.

Announcements

Student Employment Hours

All student employees are limited to 20 hours per week during Fall & Spring semesters (Sun-Sat work-week).

International students: exceeding 20 hours may jeopardise visa status. Always consult ISSO before accepting additional work.

CPT & Student Employment (F-1)

Cannot hold an on-campus job and a CPT internship simultaneously.
Limit of one experiential position per semester.
End on-campus job before starting CPT.
Obtain written CPT authorisation first.

Quick Links

Off-Campus Jobs On-Campus Jobs Book Advising CV and Cover Letter Writting Interview Preparation Career Skills Training

Questions?

careercentre@lasustech.edu.ng

+234 803 715 1086