Part-Time Jobs Around The University of Dubuque

University of Dubuque students combine on-campus employment, Handshake-listed internships and—where visa rules allow—off-campus work in Dubuque’s restaurants, retail, healthcare support and manufacturing support roles.

International students must verify F-1 employment eligibility with the international office before accepting any position.

Common Part-Time Job Options

Job type	Where students may find it	Why it can help
Dining services, library, athletics	UD campus departments	Walkable shifts between classes
Resident assistant or peer mentor	Residence life and academic success	Leadership stipends or housing benefits
Local retail and hospitality	Port of Dubuque retail corridors, downtown cafés	Customer-service fluency
Healthcare scribe or patient transport	Regional hospitals and clinics	Clinical exposure for pre-health majors
Tutoring and success centre roles	Academic departments	Reinforces coursework
Aviation line service (if qualified)	Dubuque Regional Airport partners	Industry-adjacent experience for aviation majors

Where To Search

Students can search for part-time work through:

• Handshake listings filtered for part-time or on-campus
• UD student employment portal announcements
• Dubuque Chamber of Commerce job boards for regional SMEs
• Faculty referrals in technical majors
• LinkedIn searches targeting “Dubuque intern” keywords

Dubuque is a small city, not a giant metro—start early and be flexible about role titles.

On-Campus And Near-Campus Work

On-campus jobs remain the default compliant option for many international students in year one. They also build references for later internships.

Practical Advice For International Students

Before applying for part-time jobs, students should:

• Attend international student employment orientation
• Understand on-campus hours limits during the academic year
• Apply for a Social Security Number only after receiving authorised employment
• Keep GPA and credit loads healthy—work should not trigger academic probation

Best Approach For September 2026 Students

Students arriving for the September 2026 intake should open Handshake during orientation, talk to career staff about realistic hour targets and line up campus work before exploring off-campus shifts—especially during Iowa winters when commuting is harder.