On-Campus Student Employment
On-campus employment is a great option for many students looking for part-time employment. It certainly has its benefits.
Here are just a few:
- Flexible hours that will often work around your class schedule
- Diverse experiences you may not be offered elsewhere
- Responsibilities and skills that will look great on a resume
- Most jobs on-campus have a “regular” work day of 8am to 4:30pm
- Networking with professionals that could prove beneficial after graduation
There are, however, a few things to remember about on-campus employment:
- An undergrad must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) hours per semester to be employed on-campus
- A graduate student must be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) hours per semester to be employed in a regular student employment position on-campus
- To be employed as a graduate assistant a graduate student must be enrolled in a minimum of nine (9) hours per semester
- University policy limits each student to 20 work hour per week while classes are in session
- International students should refer to this page for employment guidelines.
- Many offices are closed or in reduced force during periods when classes are not in session
- Some jobs are not limited to a “regular” work day . . . certain jobs require evening and/or weekend hours
- Remember to check Gorillas4Hire/Handshake for the latest on-campus postings!
If you have obtained an on-campus job there are still a few more steps you need to take in order to complete your employment process. Once you have confirmed your appointment with your supervisor, you should:
- Bring documents establishing your identity and employment eligibility to the Student Employment office on 1st floor of Axe Library. You will need two forms of identification (for example: a photo ID and your original Social Security card or birth certificate, a copy will not be accepted). Find a complete list of acceptable documents here.
- Complete the appropriate paperwork at the Student Employment office. You will have to complete tax information so it may be useful if you already know your claiming status.
- Direct Deposit is REQUIRED! You must bring a voided check or a deposit slip with you to 1st floor of Axe Library. A bank or debit card will not work!
Please schedule an appointment through Navigate to complete your paperwork and review your email from gorillas4hire@pittstate.edu for additional information.
(Care Unit = Career Development; Service = New Hire Student Employment Paperwork)
- I9 Form – You will need to present identification to complete the I9 form. Please review page 2 of the I9 for a list of acceptable ID’s.
- Social Security Document
- Substance Abuse Policy-Affirmation Form
- W4
- K4
- State of Kansas Oath
- Employee Information Form
- MO-W4 (Missouri Residents Only)
- Substantial Presence Form (International Students Only)
- Direct Deposit Authorization Form – You must fill out the Direct Deposit Form in person in the Student Employment Office and bring a voided check, deposit slip, or statement from your bank with your routing number and account number.
