Hire a student worker

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Supervisor Hiring Resources

Supporting you every step of the way.

Whether you’re hiring a student employee, creating a new student position, or updating an existing appointment, this page gathers all the tools, guides, and forms you need in one place.

Posting a Student Life Position

Posting your position is the first step in welcoming a new team member. A clear, friendly job posting helps candidates understand the role, your department, and the impact they can make on campus.

Quick Links

Student Posting Form

Student Hire Form

Student Employment Change Form

Required Job Description Template

What information will you need?

  • Job title
  • Department
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Required/preferred qualifications

 

 

  • Hours per week
  • Pay rate 

  • Application instructions and deadline

     

Once you have gathered all of this information, please fill out a student posting form.

Student Worker Posting Form

Writing a Strong Job Description 

A good job description should be:

  • Clear and concise

  • Student friendly

     

  • Transparent about expectations

  • Inclusive and welcoming

     

Please refer to this example when creating a job description.

Hiring a Student Worker

What information will you need?

  • Job ID
  • Position Number
  • Employment status (New Hire, Rehire, Current Employee)
  • Full legal name
  • Student ID 
  • Email address
  • Background check type

 

 

  • Preferred start date
  • Hourly rate
  • ChartField string for regular earnings
  • Department name
  • Department ID
  • Hiring manager & direct supervisor
  • Citizenship status

Once you have gathered all of this information, please fill out a student hiring form.

Student Worker Hiring Form

Student Worker Employment Changes

Sometimes appointments need to shift, whether a role is evolving, or funding changes. Employment changes help ensure records stay accurate.

What employment changes can include

  • End Appointment
  • Change of Work Location
  • Change of Supervisor
  • New Background Check for Student Workers
  • Pay Rate Change
  • Other updates

Once you have identified which type of employment change you would like to request, please fill out a student employment change form.

Student Worker Employment Change Form

Questions?

If you have any question about student employment, feel free to reach out to Giulia Flores Brykowicz at [email protected].