F-1 Students: Yes - with Center for Global Engagement approval.

J-1 Students: Maybe - it depends on rules set by your program sponsor.

MC students in F-1 status may work "on campus" up to 20 hours per week when school is in session and full-time during holiday and vacation periods. A new F-1 student who has been issued a form I-20 may work prior to the commencement of classes, but for no more than 30 days prior to the actual start date of classes. 

• Type 1: Employment by Maryville College: Any on-campus work for which you receive a paycheck (or other compensation, such as room and board, etc.) from Maryville College.   

• Type 2: On Campus Work affiliated with an On-Site Commercial Firm on Maryville College Premises. This includes work on Maryville College's campus for a commercial firm if and only if this work provides direct services to the Maryville College community  

Click on this link to access the On Campus Employment document that explains the steps you need to take if you want to work on campus.  

On-campus work can be approved by the Center for Global Engagement up to 20 hours/week during school and full-time during holiday and vacation periods. 

• Type 1: Employment by Maryville College: Any on-campus work for which you receive a paycheck (or other compensation, such as room and board, etc.) from Maryville College.   

• Type 2: On Campus Work affiliated with an On-Site Commercial Firm on Maryville College Premises. This includes work on Maryville College's campus for a commercial firm if and only if this work provides direct services to the Maryville College community  

*A new F-1 student who has been issued a form I-20 may work prior to the commencement of classes, but for no more than 30 days prior to the actual start date of classes. 

1. Find a job on campus.
   
   

2. Register for a full course of study (minimum 12 credit hours)
   
   

3. Know the conditions of your work permission.
   
   

4. Obtain CGE work authorization.  For on-campus work:

   • Request a letter (on letterhead) from your employer that verifies your position title & job descriptions, work location, specifies a specific start date and end date, and confirms that you “will work no more than 20 hours per week during the Fall or Spring semesters.” The letter must be signed by a manager or supervisor.

   • Once you have this letter, make an appointment with Sara Venable. Bring the employer letter to the appointment, along with your I-20 or DS-2019 and passport.

   • If the employment is approved, the Center for Global Engagement will issue an authorization letter (On Campus Employment Permission) with the name and location of your employer and the dates for your on-campus employment.

You may not change employers or job location nor work beyond the specified hours and end date as endorsed in this letter of authorization from the CGE.

5. Apply for a Social Security Number (SSN), if you don’t have one.  You will need a SSN authorization letter from the CGE and your job offer letter to apply.

   • Social Security Administration 9031Cross Park Dr Knoxville, Tn 37923    Ph-866-331-9091

   • Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5); and

   • Passport & I-94 

   • I-20 or DS-2019

   • MC Social Security Permission Letter

   • Job offer letter

6. Complete Maryville College Human Resources or On-site Employer (e.g. Metz, RT Lodge) onboarding process.  Usually this means you complete additional forms, maybe do some training, and they will need you to complete an I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.  You will also need to show them your passport, I-20/DS-2019 and SSN.  The CGE can help you understand these requirements when you get to this step.   

7. You are required to pay taxes on any income earned.  The CGE offers tax information on our blog. Understand the U.S. tax system. 

Use Handshake to find opportunities

Ruby Tuesday Lodge (back in the woods)

Alumni House – Phone-a-thon

Metz

 (Cafeteria, Scots C-Store, Catering)

East Tennessee Japanese Saturday School (Must speak Japanese)

Resident Assistant – Residence Life

Career Center Peer Coaches

Peer Mentor (40 hours summer/early fall)

MC Ambassador

Clayton Center Concessions Staff or Event Assistant

Mountain Challenge

Clayton Center Concessions Staff or Event Assistant

Maryville College departments (IT, CGE) - must petition for institutional work-study

Academic Support Center (tutor – credit not pay)

Click on this link to access the On Campus Employment document that explains the steps you need to take if you want to work on campus.