Part-Time Jobs Around Holy Cross College At Notre Dame

Holy Cross students usually look first at on-campus student employment, then at nearby opportunities in Notre Dame, South Bend and Mishawaka. The college runs a student employment portal and lists roles such as tutoring, admissions tours, social media support and student assistant work.

International students should confirm their work authorization and campus employment rules before starting any job.

Common Part-Time Job Options

Job type	Where students may find it	Why it can help
Tutoring and peer support	Holy Cross academic support departments	Flexible hours and strong résumé value
Office assistant roles	Admissions, advancement, faculty reception and student affairs	Good for communication and organisation skills
Social media and content support	Holy Cross communications tasks	Useful for marketing and digital media students
Dining and hospitality	Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and local cafés	Easy to fit around class schedules
Retail and service work	South Bend and Mishawaka shops and restaurants	Common weekend and evening shifts
Library and clerical work	Campus and nearby institutions	Quiet, reliable student-friendly roles

Where To Search

Students can search through:

• Holy Cross Student Employment listings
• The Notre Dame Job Board
• Local job boards for South Bend and Mishawaka
• Walk-in hiring at nearby retail and hospitality employers

Recent local listings around South Bend and Notre Dame included roles such as crew member, shelver, cookie crew, student worker and part-time campus assistant jobs, which shows that the area has a steady pool of student-friendly work.

Practical Advice For International Students

Before applying for part-time jobs, students should:

• Check the college employment portal first
• Keep class attendance and full-time enrollment in mind
• Confirm whether a role is on-campus, community service or off-campus
• Ask the international office before accepting anything that could affect visa status

Best Approach For September 2026 Students

Students arriving for the September 2026 intake should prioritise on-campus employment in the first term, then expand into nearby work once they know their class schedule and commute options.