Career Development and Student Employment Offices
The Offices of Career Development and Student Employment merged in 2006 to help students make connections between their college experience and the world of work.
The Career Development Office (CDO), located in Main S-170, provides a variety of resources for locating internships, summer employment, and full-time post-graduate opportunities. First-year students are encouraged to engage with the Career Development Office early in their time at Vassar. Whether you are thinking about a summer internship, deciding on a major, or just making enough money so you don’t have to live at home for the summer, you can use the CDO’s career library, many internship databases, and extensive database of 2,600 alumnae/i career advisors to assist with your plans. Stop by for an appointment or to explore the career resources available. For more information, visit careers.vassar.edu.
The Student Employment Office (SEO), located in Main S-182, helps all students secure part-time on-campus employment in over 100 departments. Although students on financial aid receive priority consideration, campus jobs are generally available for any student who wishes to work. In general, first-year students work eight hours per week, sophomores about nine hours, and junior and seniors, 10 hours. Students may choose to work A term, B term, or both. Sign-ups for campus jobs take place several times throughout the year. Prior to beginning work at Vassar, students must complete an I-9 form. This paperwork requires precise documentation. For more information, visit studentemployment.vassar.edu.