Rutgers University–Camden provides a variety of on-campus employment opportunities for graduate students, ranging from Teaching and Graduate Assistantships in select programs to part-time positions and federal work-study. Assistantships include full tuition and fee remission, a stipend, and health benefits, while also offering valuable experience through teaching, research, or administrative responsibilities. Beyond assistantships, students can pursue part-time roles across campus or work-study placements that help offset educational expenses, develop professional skills, and deepen connections within the university community.
The Graduate School-Camden offers Teaching and Graduate Assistantships to full-time applicants in select programs, providing students with prestigious and highly competitive opportunities. These assistantships come with a comprehensive set of benefits, including full tuition and fee remission, a generous stipend (to be allocated towards living expenses, housing costs, and other personal financial needs as deemed appropriate), and health benefits. Students interested in any of these positions should apply early.
Teaching Assistantships (TAs) involve teaching undergraduate courses or providing grading support, while Graduate Assistantships support faculty and staff with research or administrative tasks. For insight into these roles, listen to the Recording Rutgers Podcast episode where two doctoral students share their experiences. Melissa Thompson, a Public Affairs/Community Development PhD student, discusses her Graduate Assistantship supporting faculty research, while Regina Salzer, a Computational and Integrative Biology PhD student, talks about her Teaching Assistantship, balancing teaching and her academic journey from Master’s to PhD. They also explore how they found these opportunities and manage the dual responsibilities of work and scholarship.
Programs and divisions offering these assistantships at Rutgers University-Camden include:
Additional teaching and research opportunities may be available in select programs, though these positions are generally not assistantships. If they arise, the department will provide more information or solicit applications directly.
Part-Time Employment
Part-time employment opportunities are available for Graduate Students across various campus offices and departments. Students have the opportunity to work for Housing and Residence Life, the Paul Robeson Library, the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs, and other offices throughout the campus. These positions provide valuable work experience and contribute to the vibrant campus community.
Additionally, there are occasional part-time lecturer positions in departments across campus. These positions offer valuable work experience and an opportunity to build skills in the academic environment.
Please note: These positions are not specifically designated for graduate students and are not included in funding or admission packages.
Furthermore, Rutgers University-Camden actively participates in the Federal Work-Study program, which assists eligible students in obtaining part-time employment opportunities. Work-study positions encompass a wide range of roles, including administrative tasks in academic departments, library assistance, student services support, and responsibilities related to campus facilities.
Please note:Work-study positions are available only to domestic students who have completed the FAFSA and meet the eligibility criteria.
To explore and find part-time positions on campus, please utilize the links below.
JOB LISTINGS AND RESOURCES
Throughout the year, various offices across campus offer job opportunities specifically for current graduate students. These job listings provide students with a chance to further their professional growth and contribute to the campus community.
Graduate Student Assistant – Customer Service
Graduate Student Assistant – Customer Service
Department: College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS)
Location: Offices of 215, N. 3rd Street, Room 111
Position Type: Part-Time / up to 20 hours per week
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Compensation: $15.49/hr
Position Summary:
The College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) seeks a highly motivated and customer-focused Graduate Assistant to provide essential support in our office. This position is an excellent opportunity for graduate students to gain experience in higher education administration while enhancing their customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Greet visitors and assist them with their needs in a friendly and professional manner.
Determine the nature of visitors’ appointments and guide them accordingly.
Screen in-person and telephone appointments for current students, re-enrolling students, school-to-school transfers, and students from other units interested in CCAS majors.
Schedule appointments using the Navigate scheduling system.
Send surveys to students who have appointments and provide reminders for upcoming appointments.
Provide coverage for the administrative assistant during vacations or absences, ensuring smooth office operations.
Direct students visiting the CCAS office to the appropriate department or office based on their needs.
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a graduate program at Rutgers Camden
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally and empathetically with students, faculty, and staff.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience using scheduling software (e.g., Navigate) is a plus.
Ability to maintain a positive and welcoming environment in a busy office setting.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Skills:
Prior experience in an administrative support role.
Knowledge of CCAS programs and services is a plus.
Graduate School Administrative Assistant Work Study
The Graduate School – Federal Work Study Office Assistant Positions
The Graduate School is seeking Federal Work Study students as office assistants to conduct a variety of office-related tasks.
Responsibilities:
Greets visitors
Provide administrative support, including correspondence, email, document prep, recordkeeping, databases, reports, and related clerical tasks
Assist with creating/maintaining calendars/meeting schedules
Coordinate logistics for event planning (room reservations, food)
Provide support for and participate in outreach events, including tabling
Assist with publicity and marketing efforts
Other duties as assigned
Preferred availability on weekdays, including some nights.
Applicants who are current graduate students are preferred. Applicants must be work study eligible.
If you are interested in a Federal Work Study Administrative Assistant position working for the Graduate School-Camden, please send an email to grad.school@camden.rutgers.edu and include your letter of interest and resume. Please make the subject of your email the position title (Graduate School Administrative Assistant Work Study). In the event that all available Federal Work Study positions are filled, you will be notified. Thank you in advance for your interest.
Resident Assistant (RA)
Office of Housing and Residence Life (OHSL) – Resident Assistant
OHRL is hiring for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Responsibilities:
The RA is the most immediate link with residence hall students and must serve as a resource person for students living on the floor and in the hall.
RAs are student staff that have received much training in order to live in the community and assist others.
RAs are here to listen to your concerns and enforce University policies. They may also be contacted for general questions, concerns, or problems.
RAs facilitate, plan, and implement community development and educational activities within the residence halls.
They also serve in an on-call duty rotation to respond to after-hours crisis situations (room reservations, food)
Applicants must be full-time Rutgers University – Camden students with a minimum 2.5 term and cumulative GPA, and must be available for training, meetings, and job-related responsibilities for the full academic year between August 9, 2026, and May 31, 2027.
Office of Housing and Residence Life (OHSL) – Resident Service Coordinators
OHRL is hiring for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Responsibilities:
The RSCs staff the front lobby welcome desks of the 330 Cooper Street and 215 N. 3rd Street Complex, checks IDs, answers phones/emails, and checks in/out packages and guests.
Additionally, they serve in an on-call duty rotation to manage after hours crisis situations.
Minimum 2.5 GPA required. The application closes at 5pm on February 6, 2026.
Office of Housing and Residence Life (OHSL) – Graduate Program Coordinator
OHRL is hiring for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Responsibilities:
The Graduate Program Coordinator (GPC) position is a critical role within our office that supports our mission of providing students with inclusive, well-maintained, and secure living-learning environments.
GPCs assist Residence Life Coordinators and Assistant Directors and supervise Resident Assistant (RA) teams from an assigned residence hall or Resident Services Coordinator (RSC) teams who work at our area desks.
GPCs support residents facing personal challenges (e.g., roommate conflicts and academic issues) and connect them with relevant resources; help implement health and safety policies; and assist in coordinating other initiatives.
This role requires 15-30 hours per week in the OHRL office and participation in the Administrator On-Call duty rotation for after-hours crisis response. This application closes at 5pm on February 27, 2026.
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