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AU Career Center
202-885-1804
[email protected]
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016

SPECIFIC DEPARTMENTS
Off-Campus Employment
AU Career Center
[email protected]

On-Campus Employment
Office of Human Resources
[email protected]


Federal Work Study
Financial Aid Office
[email protected]

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On-Campus Student Jobs

Discover and apply to on-campus, part-time student positions. 

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Professional Jobs & Internships

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Part-time jobs near campus

Looking for a part-time job close to campus? Check out this Google map that shows employers near AU!

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Explore local part-time jobs and remote opportunities on Care.com and Taskrabbit

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AU’s Fall 2026 Job & Internship Fair and On-campus Employment

On Wednesday, September 16, the AU Career Center welcomed more than 80 organizations and 1,150 students and alumni to campus for the Fall Job & Internship Fair. The event connected students and alumni with off-campus employers recruiting for full-time and part-time jobs and internships, as well as AU departments offering on-campus student employment opportunities, including Federal Work Study (FWS) and non-FWS positions. 

Fall Job & Internship Fair - 1,150 students and alumni
Fall Job & Internship Fair-2026 students and alumni
Fall Job & Internship Fair - 80 organizations

Need help before applying?

Set up an appointment with a career advisor, practice interviewing, read up on resumes, or check out our professional image guide.

International students at AU must visit the International Student and Scholar Office as the first step in their job search process.

Staff and Faculty Hiring Students

Need help posting your position for students? Please contact the Human Resources representative in your unit. 

For immediate assistance reach out to [email protected]

How to Find Part-time Employment

Looking for a Part-Time Job This Fall?

Explore Our Fall 2026 Employment resource on finding local paid, part-time, and temporary jobs that fit a student’s class and campus schedule.

After You're Hired

Important Steps Before You Begin Working

Once you've been hired for a student employment position, you'll need to complete several required tasks before your first day. Download the guide that covers the hiring process, required employment forms, Federal Work Study information, guidance for international students, and key contacts to help you get started successfully.

Scam alert

Recently, two scams have been making their way around the AU community, sent from compromised AU email addresses that fraudulently claim to offer an internship opportunity at UNICEF or a part-time job at Samaritan's Purse. See our tips to avoid scams.