Student Employment Information
Frequently Asked Questions on
Albright College Student Employment
HOW
DO I GET A JOB ON CAMPUS?
You need to complete the Student Employment
Job Request application that is enclosed in your packet or included
with this information and return it to the Office of Human Resources.
They in will match your application with the department request
for student workers and arrange an interview. We are unable to
guarantee a student job as openings are based on availability.
It is in your best interest to begin the process early.
WHY DO I WANT
TO WORK?
You will gain experience
Earn money
Have a job that is arranged according to your class schedule
No transportation expenses
Earn at least minimum wage
You will cultivate real work references
WHERE
COULD I BE ASSIGNED?
You could be assigned to the following departments
depending on the departmental needs: Academic or Administrative
Office, Computer Labs (Information Technology department) Campus
Center, Food Services, Library, Athletics, Aquatics, etc.
HOW
IS THAT DETERMINED?
Assignments are based on your skills or interests
and whether you qualify for FWS (Federal Work-Study) or Self Help.
FWS is the federally funded College Work-Study Program and Self-
Help Program is the Albright employment program. The only difference
is in the funding source and bookkeeping records for the Financial
Aid and Controller's Offices.
DO
YOU NEED TO KNOW MY SPECIAL SKILLS?
Yes, so the Office of Human Resources can match
you up with a department
WHEN
AND WHERE DO STUDENTS GET PAID?
Students are paid on a bi-weekly basis and some
paychecks will be sent to the department or it can be picked up
at the Cashier's window in the Administration building. A pay
schedule is available in the department offices.
WHY
DIDN'T I GET PAID?
There could be several reasons:
- Did you fill our your W-4 and I-9 forms with the Office of Human
Resources?
- Federal regulations require that these forms be completed before
you can work and be paid.
- Was your time sheet turned in on time? Late time sheets are
processed with the next pay period.
- Was your time sheet complete when it was sent to the Controller's
Office? Did your supervisor submit the time sheet on the appropriate
form? Incomplete and incorrect time sheets are delayed until corrected.
WHERE
DO I GET TIME SHEETS?
Time sheets can be requested through your supervisor.
CAN
I WORK DURING VACATION OR FINALS?
Yes. You are able to work during this time and
up to 40 hours maximum.
HOW
MANY HOURS PER WEEK CAN I WORK?
You are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week,
however keep in mind that your total earnings cannot exceed the
amount of Work-Study Award in your most recent Financial Aid award
letter.
CAN
I HAVE MORE THAN ONE JOB?
Yes. You are allowed to have more than one job
as long as it does not exceed the 20 hours per week allocation.
You should also let your supervisor know you are working in another
department so they can plan how many hours to expect from you.
WHAT
ABOUT THE SPRING SEMESTER?
If you are keeping the same job that you had
in the fall semester, you only need to confirm your spring work
schedule with your supervisor. If you have a new job in the spring
(or any time you get a new job) you will need to have your supervisor
complete a Student Employment Approval form prior to your first
work day.
IS
WORK-STUDY GUARANTEED EVERY YEAR?
No. You are awarded Work-Study based on financial
needs as determined yearly. You must complete your financial aid
application on time every year and continue to show eligibility
for Work-Study.
THINGS
TO CONSIDER
THE INTERVIEW
The Department may request that you to participate
in a brief interview for the student worker vacancy. This will
be a good opportunity to test your job interview skills. If you
are unsure of your interviewing skills, please contact the Office
of Career Development for assistance. At the interview the duties
and responsibilities of the job will be discussed as well as any
special rules of the department. During the interview, the supervisor
should provide you with a list of expectations, such as:
WORKING FOR A RELATIVE?
If a student worker is requested to work in
the same department with a family member, the immediate supervisor
needs to direct this to the Office of Human Resources for approval
prior to making a work assignment.
CAN I BE FIRED?
Your supervisor may dismiss you from a position
if you are not adhering to the agreement you made when you were
hired. The dismissal will be reported to the Financial Aid and
the Office of Human Resources. While we will work with you in
finding another job, we cannot guarantee placement if the reason
for dismissal is negligence on your part of lack of cooperation
with the supervisor of the department.
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