Student Employment

Clemson Home hires student employees for a variety of positions across campus. We offer benefits like flexible scheduling around classes, work experience, free housing, and free meal plans – depending on the specific position. Student Employment opportunities are available in the Fall, Spring, and Summer with applications opening September 1.

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More than just a job, a way to live your Clemson experience.


Work At Home

Working with Clemson Home

Working with Clemson Home gives you a way to earn money and gain valuable work experience without interrupting your studies. Working on campus allows you to make an impact at Clemson while getting paid and building your resume. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Applying for a Position

All Clemson Home applications will be open starting September 1 each year. Some positions may be hiring for an immediate start, others will be for the upcoming Spring or Summer, while some will be hiring for the following Academic Year. You will visit the Clemson Home Employment Portal to submit your application and you will be taken through the process. If two positions do not overlap in terms (for example, Residential Positons only work during the Academic Year, and Summer Programs only in the Summer), you are eligible to apply for both.

Compare All Positions

PositionTermApplicationPayHoursAdditional Benefits# of Positions
ResidentialAY ’25-’26September 1- October 1$10-$1215-20Housing & Meal Plan231
Summer ProgramsSummer ’25September 1 until filled$10-$1230-40Housing & Meal Plan25
Area DeskFall, Spring, SummerAugust 1 until filled$10-$12Up to 28Flexible Schedule50
MarketingFall, Spring SummerRolling applications starting September 1$1010-15Flexible Schedule5-7
SupportFall, Spring, SummerSeptember 1 until filled$1030-40Housing & Meal Plan2
DiningFall, Spring, SummerNow until filled$11Up to 28Free Meals


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Residential Staff

We serve students in our residential communities through developing personal relationships and community engagement. We are resource educators and create positive environments of appreciation and respect for all residents supporting student personal and academic success! 


Summer Programs

The Summer Program position provides customer service for camps and conferences staying on campus throughout the summer. This position helps build communication and customer service skills.

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Support Assistants

The position assists with room-readiness inspections, building issues, & customer service during the summer.


Area Desk Assistants

Come join Clemson Home as an Area Desk Assistant! These positions will oversee key management and will be a resource for your peers in their on-campus residential spaces. Areas desks are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so we are looking for staff with great customer service skills, willingness to learn about general housing information and serve as a positive representative of Clemson Home. Students must be in good standing with the university and be able to work 10-28 hours a week. 

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Marketing Assistants

Marketing Assistants work in our main office on a variety of projects in marketing and communications. This role gives you real world experience in areas like graphic design, marketing strategy, website management, copywriting, and more.


Clemson Home Dining

This position works with our dining staff across campus in retail, dining hall, catering, or office jobs.

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