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Associated Students employs up to 1,200 students each year!


Jobs are offered throughout the academic year, as well as during Winter and Summer sessions. Many departments offer flexible work shifts to accommodate your class schedule. Work in one of the many Programs and Services of Associated Students (A.S.), from Recreation to Childcare to Performing Arts support staffing and more. A.S. employment environments range from office settings to the great outdoors.

Work Study Jobs on Campus

All A.S. part-time positions are eligible for Federal Work Study. For more information regarding eligibility and/or award amounts, please contact the SDSU Financial Aid Office.

Background Check Requirements

Associated Students of SDSU believes that hiring qualified individuals contributes to our overall strategic success. Background checks serve as an important part of the selection process. The information we collect helps us promote a safe work environment for our current and future employees. Background checks also help us obtain information necessary to determine an applicant’s overall employability and to ensure the protection of A.S.’ physical property, proprietary information and other assets. Associated Students of SDSU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity, when conducting background checks.

Full-Time Employees

A background check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a full-time position with Associated Students. Background checks will include, at minimum, verification of education and employment histories, criminal records and national sex offender registry check and references. Additionally, based on the nature and scope of the full-time position, the background check may also include a credit report, motor vehicle report and verification of professional licenses.

Part-Time Employees & Volunteers

A background check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a part-time position with Associated Students, where the position is deemed to be sensitive in nature as identified on the A.S. Position & Background Check List. In some cases, volunteers will also be required to complete a background check. These positions include, but are not limited to, positions that work with minors, coaches, have access to credit cards and cash and/or protected personal information.


The Associated Students is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion (to include religious dress practice and religious grooming practice), color, sex (to include breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, military status, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or any other protected group. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

For additional information: Call the Associated Students Office at 619.594.6555