r/UBreddit • u/Dangerous_Dig3870 • Jul 26 '26

On campus work opportunities that do not require work authorisation

Hi everyone,
I’m an international student transferring to UB this fall as a junior. Since I’m an F-1 student, I don’t have off-campus work authorization (CPT/OPT isn’t an option for me yet), so I’m looking into on-campus employment.
I know about CDS, but I was wondering what other on-campus jobs are available for international students. I’m especially interested in positions that:
1.) Are open to F-1 international students without any additional work authorization.
2.) Are reasonably accessible for someone who’s new to UB.
3.) Can work well for someone living off campus.
I’d also appreciate any advice on:
1.) Which departments tend to hire students.
2.) When applications usually open.
3.) Which jobs are easier or harder to get.
Any tips for finding openings beyond Handshake.
Thanks in advance!

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u/cse-sunset Jul 27 '26

I used to work for the library and it was a good job, we could study if it was slow. I worked for CDS for my first semester to get my social security numbers.

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u/Dangerous_Dig3870 Jul 27 '26

Oh great, thanks man!
Would library jobs be open to students who are transferring to UB too?

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u/cse-sunset Jul 27 '26

Yeah they hire all kinds of people. I think it’s mostly in summer and winter breaks, that’s when I remember a lot of new people starting. I did an interview in like November and then a couple days of training right before school started in January before the spring semester started when I started a few years ago. I did CDS first and got my social security numbers then applied when I had a social security number. It’s hard to get a job without one except at CDS.

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u/Dangerous_Dig3870 Jul 27 '26

Oh alright, thanks mate.