Student employment is a win-win for both the student and the on-campus employer. Mount Mercy University offers numerous student employment positions to maintain daily campus operations and for students to develop skills for future employment while earning additional financial resources.
"A work-study position at Mount Mercy University is the perfect way to get involved and earn money. I got to know numerous resourceful people and built valuable lasting relationships."
– Maximilian Rieger '20
The Federal Work Study program is based on financial need, which is determined by filing the FAFSA. Student eligibility depends on the need for employment to defray educational expenses, with preference given to those with the highest financial need.
Many students are offered employment as part of their financial aid award. Awards generally range between $1,000-$2,000 per year with students working 6-10 hours per week. The student is expected to work during the hours agreed upon with the supervisor.
Every effort will be made to place the student in a job related to his/her field of interest and/or past experience. However, there is no guarantee of employment or the amount the student will earn. The funds are only disbursed when the student works the required hours.
Even if not eligible under the Federal work-study program, students still have the opportunity for employment. The procedural guidelines for campus employment are the same as for the Federal Work Study program. The student can work up to 20 hours/per week as part of the program. Please contact our office to learn more about current openings and employment opportunities.
Resident Advisor (RA) are undergraduate or graduate members of the Residence Life Staff who report to and are directly supervised by the Director of Residence Life and other hall staff.
Resident Advisor will be interested in the welfare of students regardless of their race, gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, political affiliation, veteran status, religion, ancestry, ethnicity or age at MMU and, consequently, be constructively supportive by actual involvement in the overall Residential Life Program. Resident Assistants have the most frequent and direct communication with residential students; therefore, they have an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the development and education of these individuals.
All informational sessions will begin at 6:00 PM at Basile Hall, Room 212.
Applications open from Tuesday, January 20-Friday, February 20, 2026. Check your school email for announcements and application links. Prepare two letters of recommendation for your application to proceed.
Interviews take place from Monday, March 2-Thursday, March 12, 2026. Make sure to monitor your emails, because offer will be sent out Monday, March 23. The deadline to accept your offer is Wednesday, March 25.
All applicants must:
Financial Aid
Phone: 319-368-6467
Email: finaid@mtmercy.edu
Work Study Coordinator
Email: mzieser@mtmercy.edu
Student Payroll
Email: lolson@mtmercy.edu