Work study: More than a job

By Cornell Report Staff | November 15, 2023

They keep the library open late at night and on weekends. They run gameday live streams for fans and parents at home. They are stage managers, food servers, tutors, and much more.

Cornell work-study students help make this college run and we couldn’t do it without them.

Forty percent, or 437 Cornellians, were awarded work-study as part of their financial assistance packages this academic year. These part-time jobs can come with substantial responsibilities. The student employees earn money and gain skills, often selecting positions that can improve their resumes for their future careers.

We asked seven of our student workers to share how they serve the campus through their work, and what they enjoy about it.

Bonus: Five alums also shared about the work-study jobs they never forgot.

I ensure concerts run smoothly

Emily Martyka ’24
Manager of Music Work-Study/Music Librarian
Major: Music education
Home: Roselle, Illinois

I help put the ‘service’ in Mail and Service Center

Will Ironside ’25
Student Mail Clerk
Major: Engineering
Home: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

My job gave me a community

Kachana Myrville ’24
Career Assistant Student Manager
Major: Finance
Minor: Philosophy
Home: Riverdale, Maryland

My job turned me into an extrovert

Donivan Jones ’24
Social Media Team Manager
Major: Sociology
Home: Geraldine, Alabama

I’m learning professionalism

Caitlyne Mar ’24
Dungy Writing Studio Peer Consultant
Individualized major: Criminal Psychology in Society
Home: San Francisco, California