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Student Employment Opportunities

Mailman School students may have access to school-related employment through one or more of the following:

Work-Study

Students certified by the Financial Aid Office as eligible for federally funded work-study can choose from a variety of part-time employment positions. Jobs are available in many offices throughout the University.

Learn more about work study at Columbia.

Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA)

Departments offer graduate research assistant positions on a limited basis. Students gain valuable experience working part-time on faculty-run research projects and receive a stipend and/or tuition assistance.

Teaching Assistantship (TA)

Some departments have teaching assistantship positions available to a limited number of students who have substantial preparation in their area of study. TAs provide part-time assistance to faculty members in instruction, grading, and/or course administration. Students receive a stipend and/or tuition assistance.