Students who have a University work study job as part of their financial aid award have priority for on-campus employment. The campus job award is the maximum amount the student may earn during the year.
The awarded amount is based on the student’s need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Should students have any questions about their eligibility to work on campus, they should contact the Financial Aid Office.
Work Study & Community Service
A portion of our work-study funding is used for community service. These jobs benefit both students on campus as well as individuals in the community. Our community service jobs are currently in Beeghly Library and Instructional Media Center as assistants. You must be awarded a “work study” job to be eligible for one of these positions.
Campus Employment & Career Development
Working part time can be a valuable opportunity to enhance your career development. Many general skills, organizational ability and the ability to work with other people are important in any professional job situation.
The job search process for an on-campus job is very similar to the search for full-time employment. Student employment can provide a chance to learn and apply effective job search techniques. Work experience can also be an important addition to your resume. For a summary of our Work Study Program and listing of campus jobs, please review our Student Employee Handbook.
Approximately 400 students are employed on a part-time basis during the academic year. There are a variety of jobs available to eligible students. Jobs include, but are not limited to, Krammes Service Center, academic and administrative office assistants, music and athletics.
Students who have college work study as part of their financial aid award have priority for on-campus employment. The college work study award is the maximum amount the student may earn during the year. The awarded amount is based on the student's need as determined by the FAFSA.
Students are awarded anywhere from two to 15 hours per week to work. Some stipend jobs are available. This is when students are paid by the job rather than by the hour. These jobs require certain skills such as working in the theatre department, on the radio staff or serving as a resident assistant.
Students are responsible for contacting campus employers and finding their own job. A Job Fair is hosted the first week of classes, and students may use the Work Study Handbook as a guide for the various jobs available on campus.
You need to have the following papers on file with the Business Office: an I-9 form, a W-4, Direct Deposit form, and a copy of social security card, driver's license and hiring card.
Work study money is not spending money. It is a part of your financial aid package; therefore, any money not earned becomes a part of your family's responsibility.
Students who earn more than their job awarded will have that difference added to the student contribution for next year. It is helpful to the student to keep a record of his earnings and plan work hours appropriately. The Financial Aid Office monitors the student's earnings. Government and college regulations stipulate that the student can not earn more than awarded.
Sometimes job openings run out or become very difficult to find. Not unlike looking for a job in your home community, finding a job on campus may require patience and persistence for a while. If a student is unable to find a job, frequent stops in the Financial Aid Office to check current openings is advised. The student can also place his or her name on a waiting list to be notified through campus email of new openings as they become available.
Yes. Hiring and firing is up to the discretion of the employer, not the Financial Aid Office. Each employer expects appropriate work behavior from the students. Employed students should follow the following guidelines to keep their jobs:
The Financial Aid Office does receive job announcements from community employers and individuals. Many requests for child care providers are received throughout the year. All off-campus and on-campus information is posted on a bulletin board outside the Financial Aid Office.
There are several departments that offer employment while the students are on break and during the summer vacation. Since students do not have a job award to work during these particular times, students are encouraged to talk to employers about available work. Krammes Service Center, the Admission Office and student engagement employ a limited number of students during these times. Money earned during breaks and summer vacation are not included in the student's job award total.
