Student Employment at Wichita State
At Wichita State University, we employ students enrolled at WSU, WSU Tech and other area community colleges and universities. (Butler Community College, Cowley Community College, Newman University, Friends University, etc.)
We also hire individuals considering enrollment at WSU and WSU Tech, including high school students.
These students are PAID – working in Applied Learning positions focused on providing training, knowledge, skills development, and experience to accelerate students on their career path.
Many Opportunities Require NO EXPERIENCE!
Current WSU/WSUTech Students Apply through Handshake All Other Students Apply through AirTable
Sample Positions include:
Arts (Marketing, Graphic Design, Communication, Videography, and more)
Strategic Communications, Shock Starter (Student Run Ad Agency), The Sunflower Newspaper, Media Resource Center, and individual departments employ creative students assisting with various marketing
initiatives and projects.
Aviation, Manufacturing, Composites
Various labs with the National Institute for Aviation Research are employing students who work with their hands and tools to tear down military
and commercial aircraft, digitally scan in parts, evaluate wear-and-tear. Other students
assist with lightning strike, microwave radiation, ballistic, stress, impact and other
forms of testing on composite materials and other parts/components.
Business & Operations
Many areas across WSU employ students who support day-to-day operations. Building
Managers in the Rhatigan Student Center work together to set up event spaces. Other students great customers, answer phones,
and perform other duties in a office setting.
Design/Structures
Various labs across campus hire and train students in modeling software, and put them
to work creating 3D replicas of aircraft and other vehicles called “Digital Twins.” These digital twins can be modified, tested, and even crashed in digital environments.
Health Services & Laboratory Sciences
The Molecular Diagnostic Lab, Biological Sciences Department, and other labs have students gaining experience
in real world lab settings, being trained in cleanroom procedures, supporting lab
technicians in pathogen testing, and more.
IT, Software, Networking, & Technical Support
WSU ITS, Ennovar, the Cyber Security & Forensic Research Group are hiring and training students through customer facing experiences.
Law Enforcement, Civil Services, and Social Services
The WSU Office of Counseling & Prevention Services, the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, as well as our Gateway to IP program (perfect for aspiring law students), all employ students supporting their
missions.
Robotics & Automation
Students working in Robotics & Automation are solving industry problems, gaining experience with cutting edge manufacturing
robots, and learning skills that they can apply in an industry 4.0, Smart Factory
of the future.