What If My Son/Daughter Wants To Work On-Campus?
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Top Overview of On-Campus Work for Students
Salisbury University employs over 1000 undergraduate and graduate
students each semester. Employment opportunities are offered to students
primarily to help defray the cost of attending the university. In addition
to earning money, students enhance their academic pursuits through the
learning of skills, responsibilities, habits, attitudes and processes associated
with employment.
Career Services is responsible for coordinating student employment
at Salisbury University. We act as a facilitator for students
seeking employment and departments requiring part-time employees. We are committed to providing a valuable working/learning
experience for students and offering a worthwhile service to departments
seeking student employees.
The information below is intended to outline current policies and procedures
for students. The policies and procedures outlined below do not apply to
Financial Aid/Work Study and graduate assistantships. Information for those
programs are available at the Financial Aid and Registrar Offices.
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How Are On-Campus Jobs Located
Career Services is located
in Guerrieri University Center, room 133. The telephone number is 36216
(on campus) and 410-543-6216 (off campus). Hours of operation are typically 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Job opportunities may also be viewed at
www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/ and click on "On-Campus Jobs".
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Who's Eligible For Student Employment
Applicants for student employment must be registered as matriculated
students at Salisbury University carrying a minimum of six credit hours for both undergraduate
and graduate students.
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How To Secure On-Campus Employment
Students seeking on-campus employment need to visit Career Services where the available jobs are advertised. There are a limited number of positions on campus and a large number of
students who apply. Because of the competitiveness
of the job situation, students are encouraged to visit the Career Services
Office and review the job openings frequently. Job openings change as departments
place and remove ads depending on personnel needs. Vacancies are greatest
the first week of each semester and this is when most jobs are advertised,
however a few jobs become available throughout the semester. If a student
is hired, the department completes a contract for the student. Contracts
are typically written for a complete academic year. However, contracts
for specific employment periods are also permitted . Basically, the student
agrees to work a certain number of hours per week, be paid only for the
hours actually worked and perform the job to the best of his/her ability. From the time the student
is hired and completes all paper work, it will be 4 to 6 weeks before
the first pay check is received. The first pay check will include all wages
due to that pay period. A contract will be written for each job a student has on
campus. All paper work will be completed at the hiring department.
To be able to work on-campus, students must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form(I-9).
Students are expected to produce a selection of original documents.
This includes, but is not limited to; an original Social Security Card, an
original Birth Certificate, or Passport. For the complete list of
acceptable documents, please check
http://www.princeton.edu/pr/pub/se/pdf/I-9.pdf . Failure to
produce the documents will result in students not being allowed to work on
campus until such documents are presented, further delaying receipt of pay.
Departments are encouraged to employ students to work 20 hours or less per week
on campus during the academic year. Students taking 6 or more credits and
working part-time on campus are exempt from having Social Security (FICA)
deducted from their pay. Should a student exceed the number of work hours per
week, that exemption is lost and may not be reinstated until the following year.
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What is Expected of a Student/Employee
It is the department's responsibility to advise their student employees of
performance expectations and standards of conduct. A student's orientation to
the job should include a discussion of basic policies and procedures established
by the employing department, as well as any necessary training. If a student
employee's conduct interferes with orderly and efficient operation of a
department, corrective actions may be necessary. It is the responsibility of the
department to provide the employee with the necessary instruction to perform
their job. At the end of each employment period, the supervisor must complete
and review a written performance evaluation. The evaluation is then
retained by the student.
Student employees are encouraged to wear appropriate
professional dress while working on campus.
Student employees are an extension of the State
Work Force at Salisbury University, therefore,
it is imperative that they project a
professional image to the public. Shoes and
shirts must be worn at all times. Some
departments require a uniform, and will advise
the students of any special requirements.
Departments are responsible for establishing and
maintaining their own dress code.
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What If Something Goes Wrong
If there are problems on the job, every effort should be made to be
resolved through discussion between the supervisor and the student employee.
If it cannot be resolved informally, consult Career services.
The contract provides a probation option for both the employee and the
employer. During the first two weeks of his/her employment, the student
or the employer may choose to withdraw the contract obligation for any
reason without penalty. When attempts to correct a problem have failed,
termination of employment may be necessary. A student should
determine which department will receive their check and request they be
put on that department's check distribution list.
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How Much Are Students Paid?
Students are paid based on departmental budget. Wage increases are based
upon job performance and are made at the beginning of each semester or
whenever there is a change in the job description. In lieu of a new contract,
a Change of Rate Form provides a more efficient method to adjust wages.
Supervisors are responsible for monitoring their budgets to insure that
sufficient funds are available for student employees. Student employees
are paid by check once the necessary paper work has been placed on file.
Checks are issued on a bi-weekly basis and distributed after 2 p.m. on
every other Wednesday and must be picked up in person. Students pick up
their paychecks either from their respective employing department or Holloway
Hall, room 228. A single check will be issued for student employees irregardless
of the number of jobs they hold on campus.
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Can Students Work During The Summer/Winter Term?
Students who are contracted to work both Fall and Spring Semesters do
not need a separate contract for Winter Break if working within the same
department. However, all students must have a separate contract for Summer.
The Summer contract may have a beginning date of any day after the Spring
Semester ends. It is also recommended that students who are rehired for
the Fall semester have a contract completed and turned in to the Career Services
prior to leaving SU in the Spring Semester. This will prevent any delay
in receiving a paycheck when returning in the Fall.
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How Can Students Find Off-Campus Jobs?
The Career Services Office also handles off-campus employment. Students who
are interested in off-campus employment are advised to visit the Career Services
Office where off-campus jobs are posted. Suggestions/Comments are welcome.
Please call Career Services at 36216 or 410-543-6216.
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Examples of On-Campus Employment Opportunities:
Office Assistant, Student Manager, Lab Monitor, Computer
Lab Monitor, Dispatcher, Horticulture, Assistant, Dining Assistant, Traffic
Monitor, Event Services Technician, Conference Assistant, Clerical
Assistant,
Tutor, Lab Assistant, Information Desk Attendant,
Intramural Official, Graduate Assistant, Stock Clerk, Painter, Photographer,
Editor, Carpenter 's Assistant, Lifeguard, Driver, Audio/Visual
Technician, Assistant Coach, Note Taker, Model, Aerobics Instructor,
and Inventory Clerk |
