Frequently Asked Questions

• Am I guaranteed an on-campus job? 
• If employed on campus, how many hours can I work?
• I've been hired to work on campus, what’s next?
• How do students access their timesheet?
• How will I get paid?
• How much will I be paid?
• What is the payroll deduction available to students?
• What is work-study?
• How does the federal work-study listed on my financial aid offer work?
• What do I do if I want to quit my job?
  

Am I guaranteed an on-campus job? 
There is no guarantee of an on-campus job. Open positions are posted through Workday where students can review the job description and apply directly for the position.

If employed on campus, how many hours can I work?
Students may work up to 20 hours per week during academic terms and up to 40 hours per week when classes are not in session. Students are not eligible to work overtime hours. Visit the Employment Policies page for more policies related to student employment on campus.

I’ve been hired to work on campus. What’s next?
Once you are hired in a position, you are required to complete employment verification paperwork through Workday as part of the onboarding process. Instructions will be provided upon hire. An I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form must be completed within 3 days of starting your position on campus. This form requires you to bring in person your identification documentation. After completing these documents, contact your supervisor to determine next steps, work schedule, and training.

How do students access their timesheet? 
Once students have secured a position on campus and completed their new hire paperwork, they will be able to access their time sheet in Workday and enter the hours worked. It is the student’s responsibility to enter their hours by the pay period deadline. Once submitted, the supervisor will approve the student’s time sheet.

How will I get paid?
Students are paid bi-weekly according to the payroll schedule, and are encouraged to set up direct deposit (but direct deposit is not required). Students will be able to view record of their pay slip in Workday. It is the student’s responsibility to keep their permanent address up to date in both Workday and with the registrar’s office via KnightLine. If a student is employed in more than one position, their bi-weekly pay will reflect the total wages from all sources for the appropriate pay period.

How much will I be paid?
The current campus minimum is $10 per hour, but a student could be paid more based on factors including but not limited to level of responsibility, supervision of others, risk and autonomy. The wage plan listed below establishes tiers of jobs for student positions. Questions concerning the appropriate level for a given job should be directed to the Office of Student Employment.

Tier 1: $10-$10.99
Tier 2: $11-$11.99
Tier 3: $12-$12.99
Tier 4: $13-$13.99

Changes to wage tiers and wage increases are only authorized with approval from the VP of Finance.

What is the payroll deduction available to students? 
Since many students choose to apply their work-study paychecks directly to their tuition accounts, a payroll deduction is offered, which allows a student to voluntarily apply 100, 75, 50 or 25 percent of every paycheck to his/her tuition account. Payroll deduction enrollment forms are available in Payroll. The percentage desired will be automatically deducted from each paycheck and applied to the student's account. A student may change or cancel the deduction at any time, but the change may take up to seven business days to take effect.

What is work-study? 
Work study refers to an on-campus position. With both campus work-study and federal work-study positions, students receive paychecks on a bi-weekly basis for their campus job. 

How does the federal work-study listed on my financial aid offer work?
The amount listed on the financial aid offer for federal work-study is an estimate of what a student may earn during an academic year after securing a position on campus. In order to receive federal work-study, your position on campus must be eligible to be paid via federal funds and you must have room in your financial aid budget. If upon securing a job on campus you are not eligible to earn federal work-study, you would still be eligible to work on campus through campus work-study. Students receive federal work-study funds as a bi-weekly paycheck for hours actually worked and may not earn the full federal work-study amount listed. 

What do I do if I want to quit my job?
We encourage students to give a two-week notice to their supervisor. You are always welcome to look for another position on campus. However, a student cannot begin working a new job until their two-week period has expired, unless permission is granted from their current supervisor.