The first place college students should look for part-time jobs is on campus. Most colleges have a number of work-study positions available for students, and often will even hire students who do not have work-study as part of their financial aid packages. The benefits of on-campus employment are the short travel time, pay above minimum wage and the chance to work in any number of different offices and departments on campus. These include the library, fitness center, career center, research assistants, security desks, grounds crew, and dining halls.
Computer support technicians can earn a large amount of money, assuming they know enough about computer systems to be of service. Some schools have on-campus IT support departments that students can work at, and other part-time positions can be found through local companies or by working over the Internet. Even entry-level IT support technicians can earn about $20 per hour, which is a great wage for college students.
Restaurant work can be a great part-time job for college students. Flexible scheduling allows students to work shifts that do not conflict with their classes and other obligations, restaurants are usually willing to let staff return after a summer vacation at home and most college towns have a number of restaurants. The pay can be very good if the restaurant is busy and serves food in the medium to high price range, earning the server good tips.
About 25 percent of bank tellers only work part-time, so college students should not have too much trouble finding work as part-time bank tellers. The pay is well above minimum wage, usually around $11 to $12 per hour, and students with experience working as a bank teller and handling money will have a good addition to their resumes for work after college.
Although it is not a very glamorous job, college students should not have much trouble finding part-time babysitting jobs in the community. Professors are often willing to pay well for quality childcare for their children, and many schools compile a list of students who would like to babysit that is given to community members who request it. One of the perks of part-time babysitting is that it is often during evening hours, leaving the babysitter free to work on homework after the children go to bed.