Student Employment

Welcome to Student Employment at Williams! Student employment can be a valuable part of a student’s overall Williams experience.

Please take a moment to review these general bullet points. Additional details and resources can be found by using the links in the table below.

  • The federal government requires that all employees, including students, complete the I-9 Form before they can be hired and begin working. Step 1 will be completed in Workday as part of onboarding tasks that will be in your Workday inbox. Step 2 must be completed in person in Human Resources and only specific, original identification documents can be accepted. 
  • All student employment is to be completed in-person and on campus. Remote work is not permitted.
  • Students are permitted to work a total of 20 hours per week (between all jobs) during the academic year. This limit will be closely monitored.

Please contact studentemployment​@williams​.edu with questions regarding student employment.

Student Employment Resources for:

First Year Students: Welcome and a jumpstart for new students.
Students: Information for returning students.
Hiring Managers, Supervisors & Time Approvers Lots of links here to help get your questions answered.
Summer Employment: Student employment during the summer differs from the academic year in a few ways. This page offers helpful distinctions between the two along with other helpful information.
Parents & Families: A welcome letter for the parents and families of Williams students along with some FAQs.

Fun Fact: In a given academic year, Williams employs approximately 1200 students,  in over 55 departments.