Employment opportunities

In addition to financial aid, Virginia Commonwealth University offers employment opportunities, including work-study positions and full- and part-time employment with the university, to assist graduate students with financing their education. The following departments can offer support when searching for employment options within the university.

Work-study and student worker positions

For students who qualify for work-study, which is awarded through the VCU Office of Financial Aid, a complete list of positions and other student worker opportunities is available from the University Career Center. Hire and start dates are determined by financial aid and students are usually able to start working during the first week of classes.

Part-time resident assistant positions

VCU has resident assistant and residence director positions available for graduate students at all on-campus residence halls. Staff members receive a stipend based on the length of their contract, as well as a meal plan allowance and housing arrangements. Students interested in employment as residence hall staff may contact University Housing Residence Education at:

711 West Main Street, #104
Richmond, Virginia 23284-2517
(804) 828-6505

VCU Employment and Human Resources Division

With more than 16,000 faculty, staff and hourly employees, VCU is the single largest employer in the city of Richmond. A current listing of full- and part-time job openings with the university is available from VCU Employment and the VCU Human Resources Division.

Graduate School

The Graduate School receives information on student employment opportunities at the university that are of particular interest to graduate students. Current employment announcements are posted on the Graduate School bulletin board.