Employment Opportunities

JobX is WPI's student employment job posting site. Supervisors and administrative staff will post all open undergraduate and graduate job openings on this site.

It is encouraged to have an updated resume and transcript available for any application that may require one. Please keep in mind that this site is not a guarantee of employment and only displays positions that are available for hire.

To navigate to JobX, return to the Student Employment | Worcester Polytechnic Institute page where you will find the login link.

WPI offers employment to undergraduate and graduate international students. International students should reach out to both the International House and the Division of Talent & Inclusion if they have questions on certain work-related requirements such as the visa process, onboarding, and funding/compensation. 

Those who have more general questions pertaining to an overview of the immigration process, helpful information about the greater Worcester area, and the WPI culture should visit the International Student and Scholars Office | Worcester Polytechnic Institute page.

Through the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program, the US government allocates a pool of funds to WPI and other schools to pay the wages earned by your employment in certain roles on or off-campus. This program also requires community service work and encourages work related to your course of study. To read more information regarding this program visit the Federal Work Study Program | Worcester Polytechnic Institute page.

The Financial Aid Office, located in Barlett Center, administers federal work study awards. To contact their office, visit the Financial Aid | Worcester Polytechnic Institute page.

FWS Eligibility

If you decline an offer of work, it will not affect the other components of your award package. Due to limited funding, however, if you decline FWS funding or employment, this fund will not be renewed in future academic years.

If you earn less than $500 in FWS funds and less than the full amount of the community service work study awarded to you for the academic year in which the fund is awarded, your FWS funding will not be renewed in future years.

Eligibility for FWS funds in future years may be affected by a change in financial need or failure to meet application deadlines.

FWS employment will not be awarded or re-awarded to students whose:

• Academic performance levels are not met
• Enrollment falls below full-time
• Registration status is part-time or "special student"

At WPI, work-study provides students with the opportunity to earn money while gaining useful skills and important experience. As part of the Community Service Work-Study program, students are helping out—both on and off campus—by completing worthwhile community service.

Volunteering is a rewarding venture that strengthens sense of community, professional networks, and will stand out on a resume. To read more about service opportunities, visit the Service Opportunities | Worcester Polytechnic Institute page.