Student Employment
The Human Resources Office is design to assist you in your on-campus job search. The HR Office will provide you with a centralized place to find job information for all campus and community service work-study jobs.
Student employment positions are available on campus in a variety of different departments. Information concerning these jobs is emailed to all returning student through the campus email address and in the public folders section of web mail.
Information for new students is emailed directly to the email address supplied to the Admissions Office.
The HR Office...- refers you to available job openings
- refers supervisors to students seeking work
- refers students to temporary jobs
- answers your questions about student employment
- informs supervisors of student eligibility for College Work Study
- serves as the on-campus liaison for community service work-study students
FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
How do I find a student job?
- Fill out a Student Employment Information Sheet. You may get these applications from the HR Office or in your financial aid packet. This form is required for all students working on campus and is held in the HR Office for information purposes.
- Check the on-campus job postings outside the Human Resources Office, in the "Public Folders" in the Human Resources folder, and by checking your College e-mail.
- Visit the departments in which you are interested in working. Talk to the supervisors and let them know the hours you are available to work.
- If you are having trouble finding a campus job, stop by the Human Resources Office for help. We can give you some suggestions about where to look.
How much do I get paid?
- Most student workers are paid at minimum wage. Some student jobs are above minimum wage, depending on their job requirements.
When do I get paid?
- Students are paid by a payroll check every two weeks. There is a list of pay dates in the "Public Folders" under Human Resources. Paychecks may be picked up in the Cashier's Office in the Hager Administration Building.
Do my student wages get applied to my student account?
- They can if you choose. When you receive your paycheck, you may use that check to make a payment on your student account.
What is College Work Study (CWS)?
- Federal College Work Study is awarded to eligible students by the Financial Aid Office. Your financial need determines your eligibility.
- Departments are asked to give preference to CWS students in the hiring process if possible.
- CWS money is paid to you and is NOT applied to your bill directly.
- CWS jobs are not guaranteed. However, the HR Office can help you in finding a job.
Am I eligible for student employment?
- You are eligible to be a student worker the academic term immediately prior to enrollment through the term immediately following enrollment. You do not have to be eligible for the College Work Study program (CWS) in order to work on campus.
Where is the Human Resources Office located?
- In the Hager Administration Building on the second floor, Room 209.
*IMPORTANT*
You MUST present picture ID and citizenship/work eligibility verification (passport, social security card, or original birth certificate) in order to be hired for any campus job.
After you are hired in a campus job, visit the Human Resources Office with the documents listed above to fill out your tax (W-4, K-4) and employment eligibility (I-9) forms. You CANNOT begin working until these forms are filled out. Student wages are subject to both federal and state income tax.