Work/Life Programs
Colgate believes in maintaining a healthy work force, both physically and mentally, and recognizes the importance of maintaining and promoting the health and well-being of its employees.
Temporary and Summer Jobs
Everything you need to know about short-term employment opportunities at Colgate.
Student Employment Handbook
Supervisors with questions about student employment at Colgate may browse through the topics on this page and/or contact Student Employment (now managed by Human Resources) for additional information.
Student Employment, housed in the Human Resources Building, can be reached at studentemployment@colgate.edu or at 315-228-7411.
Student Employment
Student Employment, housed within Human Resources, is responsible for most elements of students' on-campus employment during both the academic year and summer.
Spousal-Partner Employment
Offering job search assistance, information, and support to a dual-career spouse or partner.
Hiring Summer and Temporary Workers
What is a Casual or Temporary (Summer) Employee?
A casual employee is identified as an individual hired for specific, short-term assignments, including on-call work or for a limited duration, typically to fulfill short-term staffing needs. These employees usually work fewer than 1,040 hours annually. They are eligible for benefits mandated by law, and also receive PTO and sick time.
Position Request
Human Resources and the Finance Office review all open non-faculty positions and new position requests across the university. They make strategic staffing decisions in line with Colgate's operating budget.