The key to finding a part-time job for a busy college student is to look for high-quality positions with a flexible schedule that are from a trustworthy source, says Brie Reynolds, a senior career specialist at FlexJobs.
"There are a lot of scams in work-from-home jobs, so college students should be aware of them and be cautious when searching," she explains.
To get you started, here's a list of 12 high-paying part-time jobs for college students from FlexJobs:
Natalie Walters contributed to a previous version of this article.
Freelance writer
Pay: Up to $55 an hour
Description: Writers work as employees or freelancers and must have excellent writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to work under deadlines. Depending on the writing job, a writer will be responsible for creating specific and focused content in one or more subject areas.
Content editor
Pay: Up to $40 an hour
Description: Working with a style guide, content editors ensure accurate grammar, spelling, and quick turnaround with sometimes high volumes of content to edit.
Online researcher
Pay: Up to $37 an hour
Description: Online researchers support business professionals by researching questions to deliver clients with high quality answers and personable explanations. Excellent research skills and the ability to find quality content are a must. Expertise in certain areas as well as general knowledge of business is desired.
Grant analyst
Pay: Up to $32 an hour
Description: Grant analyst jobs typically require a year of prior experience reviewing and approving grant paperwork, as well as working to prepare and submit funding requests.
Web designer
Pay: $32 an hour
Description: Web designers are responsible for the graphic-design elements of websites. In these roles, designers create, update, and manage web-design elements, and they need to have design experience.
Non-profit charity fundraiser
Pay: Up to $30 an hour
Description: This job entails supporting a nonprofit and its affiliated fundraising activities. Public-facing work experience is needed.
Night auditor
Pay: Up to $29 an hour
Description: Night auditors work at hotels during overnight shifts to do paperwork, assist with guest relations, and support bookkeeping operations. Night auditor jobs require math skills, computing skills, and basic accounting knowledge.
Grant writer
Description: Grant writers typically research new grant opportunities, write grants, and submit reports before deadlines. The job required superb writing and computer skills. This is often a part-time role, averaging 10 hours per week.
Social media assistant
Pay: Up to $21 an hour
Description: Social media assistants often work part-time managing social media channels and assisting companies with content marketing.
Guest service coordinator
Pay: Up to $21 an hour
Description: Guest service jobs are heavy on customer service and are offered by a huge variety of industries, from nonprofits to travel and tourism. Guest service coordinators work with customers, provide clerical support, and help resolve issues.
Circulation clerk
Pay: Up to $19 an hour
Description: Circulation clerks work in libraries to help assist library patrons and create positive experiences for visitors. Basic office knowledge and experience and a background in customer service is needed for this kind of job.
Freelance product photographer
Pay: Up to $20 an hour
Description: Make no mistake — photography side jobs require someone who is highly skilled in photography and related software for editing and retouching photos. Photography experience is almost always required, and graphic design and Photoshop experience is a plus.
