The Office of Student Employment is dedicated to supporting student success through meaningful work experiences that enhance learning, build professional skills, and foster career readiness. We serve as the central resource for all on-campus and approved off-campus employment opportunities for enrolled students.

Our office connects students with part-time "At-Will" employment opportunities that promote personal and professional development, while also supporting the operational needs of the university. We work closely with campus departments, community partners, and federal work-study programs to ensure that students gain valuable experience in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Whether you're looking for your first campus job, exploring work-study eligibility, or navigating hiring and payroll processes, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. From job search resources and resume support to supervisor training and employment compliance, we are committed to making student employment a rewarding and enriching part of your college experience.

Some Benefits of a Career with Cleveland State University! 

• A beautiful urban campus setting in the heart of downtown Cleveland Ohio 
• Daily living our values to collaborate with community, serve students and unleash creativity  
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits  
• Comprehensive paid time off benefits 
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents 
• Additional professional development opportunities 
• 14% employer contribution to public pension plans (OPERS/STRS)
• Focus on work-life-balance and wellbeing

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

The following admission requirements apply to students who have not completed any college-level course work after completing secondary school.

1. Cumulative secondary school GPA equivalent to a 2.3 on the US grading scale for most programs. The College of Engineering requires a 3.0 and the College of Education and Human Services requires a 2.5.
2. Proof of English proficiency.
3. Students who have attended a US high school or secondary school in another country that follows the US high school curriculum must submit ACT or SAT scores. These students must submit a minimum total ACT score of 16, or a minimum old total SAT score of 770 (before March 1, 2016), or a minimum new total SAT score of 880 (after March 1, 2016). Students who are applying to the Honors College and student athletes must comply with NCAA eligibility requirements. The Honors College has higher requirements, please see the Honors College website for more information.
4. Official transcripts of academic work and completion certificates from each secondary school and university attended. PHOTOCOPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. If transcripts are not in English, please include an official/certified English translation of the original documents. Where to submit materials

Meet minimum test score requirements:

• TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based): 78 and at least 17 in each section
• TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based): 550
• IELTS: 6.0 and at least 5.0 in each section
• PTE (Pearsons Test of English): 50
• iTEP: 3.8

For More Information Please Connect Our PSA Counselor