Student Employment Program
The Student Employment Program is designed to assist students in meeting their financial obligations while providing "hands on" career building opportunities. Students must live on-campus and be packaged with student employment during the Admissions process in order to be eligible to participate in the Student Employment program. Participating students are assigned to on-campus and off-campus positions. The program helps students develop a sense of responsibility along with building credentials to help prepare students for entrance into the job market upon graduation. There are many different jobs available, some of which relate closely to one's major.
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Job Assignments & Scheduling
Students can see all available jobs on the website. Students are instructed to write their top three work study job requests on their initial application each year. This assists the Student Employment Coordinator in determining work assignments. Generally, students with higher class standing and those with good work records are given priority. All students are expected to report to their supervisor for scheduling during the first week of classes for the fall and spring semesters. Failure to report during the first week of classes could result in being transferred or termination from the program.
Transfers
Transfers to other jobs are possible and will only be considered if your current supervisor will release you or there are medical limitations that prohibit the worker from successfully carrying out job responsibilities. To request a transfer, a Transfer Request Form must be completed. Transfers are on a case-by-case basis.
The Student Employment Pay Structure
The Student Employment program is designed to offer students a means to help defray the cost of a college education while giving them practical work experience. Students are eligible to earn up to $930 each semester - $1,860 annually. Students must work to earn their aid and are required to turn in timesheets for each pay period.
The pay schedule runs from the 16th of each month to the 15th of the following month, while some pay period months may be shortened or lengthened due to breaks. Time sheets are due in the Student Employment Office typically by the 18th of each month no later than 11:30a.m., unless notified otherwise. The Student Employment Coordinator will contact supervisors and students via email one week prior to the due date as a reminder to turn in their timesheets. Earnings are directly deposited in the student’s bank account on the 1st of each month (with exceptions if the 1st is on a weekend) for work completed during the previous pay period.
Most on campus jobs pay $7.44 per hour and students can work up to 125 hours per semester. Off campus jobs typically pay $10.00 per hour and students can work up to 93 hours per semester. Students are required to monitor their hours each semester and are not allowed to work over their semester allotment unless approved by the Student Employment Coordinator. Students are not allowed to earn more than $1,860 per year.
Time Sheets & Work Productivity
Students are expected to keep their work hours up to date unless other arrangements have been made with the Student Employment Coordinator. Late time sheets (holidays and weekends excluded) may not be paid until a later pay date. It is the responsibility of the student worker and supervisor to make sure the completed time sheets are turned into the Student Employment Office each month on time. Both the student and supervisor should sign the time sheets. Each student should complete his or her time sheets thoroughly and keep a log of the hours completed to avoid any discrepancies between the records of the Student Employment Office, the supervisor, and the student. If a student is discovered stealing time, falsifying time cards, or is working while scheduled to be in classes, the result will be automatic termination without reinstatement into the Student Employment Program.
Failure to meet the requirements set by the job supervisor or the student employment contract may result in disciplinary actions, notification to the parents or guardians, and/or termination from the Student Employment program without reinstatement.
Conditions & Terms of Financial Aid Employment
In addition to the Institutional Student Employment program, the College also employs students under the Federal Work Study program. Eligible students will be place in on-campus and off-campus locations. Students are limited to an average of 10 – 20 hours per week and cannot exceed the $930 awarded for each term, unless approved by the Coordinator. Students must have a valid Student Aid Report (SAR) on file and be Pell eligible in order to be considered for the Federal Work Study program.
