Your one-stop shop for connecting with MSU Students

What is work study? Work study is a federally funded program that helps MSU students earn money through part time jobs. Students must qualify through FAFSA, and wages are partially subsidized by federal funds. Why should employers take advantage of work study? Lower payroll costs as the federal funds cover a portion of the student wages, allowing you to stretch your budgest and hire more help. It SAVES your department money! To find out more about how your department can take advantage of work study click here.

Hiring Student Employees or Undergraduate Researchers? We're here to help you no matter the platform. 

Our goal is simple: To be the gold standard in Bobcat student employment — helping students get jobs and helping you fill your positions — quickly and effectively.

Why use Hire-A-Bobcat?

84% of MSU students already have active accounts — and that number is growing!

Posting your role on Hire-A-Bobcat ensures your job, internship, or research position is seen by the student audience.

Have a your own job application website?  No problem! 

We will link to your job application site to help promote your open positions. Check out the student page here.

Need another option?

No Problem — just email us the following details:

  • Job Title
  • Postion Description
  • Pay rate
  • Contact information

Send it to: studentemployment@montana.edu
We’ll post your opportunity on our website and promote it to students on your behalf.

How to use Hire-A-Bobcat

Hire-A-Bobcat is Montana State University’s official employment platform.Through the platform, employers can:

  • Promote positions directly to students
  • Organize applications and communicate easily
  • Track your hiring activity for future reference
  • Register for upcoming fairs and other recruiting events.

 

How to Post in Just 5 EASY Steps with Hire-A-Bobcat

Step 1: Log in or Create an account at HireABobcat.com

Step 2: Create job or internship or research posting

Step 3: Review applicants

Step 4: Make your Hire

Step 5: Close the posting once filled

Need a more thorough step by step process? View our step by step posting guide here.

 

Helpful Tips for posting on Hire-A-Bobcat:

Looking for Work-Study Eligible Students?
- Do not check the “Work Study” box when creating your posting.
Students can only see “Work Study” roles if they’ve confirmed eligibility with Financial Aid — and most don’t know their status yet.

Posting a Research Position?
- Be sure to select the “On-Campus Research” category to help students find your posting in targeted searches.

Questions on Hire-A-Bobcat? Click here!

Still have questions?

We'd love to connect! Schedule a coffee chat with our Bobcat Student Employment Program Manager to talk about your hiring needs. Schedule a coffee chat here with our Bobcat Student Employment Program Manager!