Student Employment
The Student Employment Program at Meredith College provides valuable experience to students both inside and outside of their field of study. Students who work part-time while in school not only gain work experience but help contribute to the cost of their education and reduce their loan indebtedness. The purpose and objectives of the program are
- To furnish valuable work experience for qualified students through the performance of necessary jobs on campus
- Provide students opportunities to develop skills and identify interest that will later support their candidacy for internships and job searches.
- To provide financial assistance to students to help fund their academic studies.
Links for:
- Information about Federal Work Study
- Blackboard Course for On-Campus Employment - This course provides a link for the on-campus jobs listing. To enroll in this course, login to Blackboard (account required), click on the Courses tab at the top of the Blackboard homepage, scroll down, click on the link for "UUSE - Student Employment" in the Course Catalog listing, and then click "Enroll."
- FAQ for On-Campus Employment
- 2007 Pay Schedule
- Student Time Sheets
- List of Acceptable Documents for the I-9 Form
- Handbook for Student Employees
- Handbook for Supervisors
UPDATE:
Direct Deposit Now Available!!! Why sign up? Click here to find out.
Off Campus Job Opportunities Listings (for students)
Off-campus Part-time Jobs Available
Additional Resources
Job Opportunity Forms (for employers)
If you are interested in employing Meredith students, please fill out the appropriate form below and email it to rhynesan@meredith.edu:
The Federal Work-Study program is a need-based program of financial aid providing students an opportunity to work part-time in an approved on-campus job or community service position. It provides an excellent opportunity for students to earn money and obtain transferable skills, all while attending Meredith College. In order to be eligible for Federal Work-Study, a student must be enrolled at least half-time and have documented need. “Need” is calculated based on the information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Work-study positions are considered real jobs. The term “work-study” does not mean that the student may study while on the job. Rather, it means that the student will work in a professional environment to earn the funds necessary to study at Meredith College.
Almost every department at Meredith College employs students part-time. These jobs offer students work related to their skills, academic or career fields, and experiences or interests. Job duties range from those demanding special research skills to those demanding only the willingness to work. Meredith College offices and Raleigh area businesses list part-time positions with the Office of Financial Assistance.
How do I find an On-Campus Position?
On-campus positions are listed on the Meredith website beginning in August of each academic year. Students search the list and contact the supervisor for an interview.
The process is easy:
- Complete the FAFSA
- Receive a FWS award from the Office of Financial Assistance
- Return award letter to the Office of Financial Assistance
- Search the on-campus job listings on Blackboard (Course: UUF08STUDENTEMPLOYMENT)
- Contact the supervisor and request an interview.
- Interview and get hired.
- Bring completed employment contract along with your identification to Human Resources.
- Bring the completed contract to the Office of Financial Assistance.
- Start Working!
Job Location and Development
Meredith College receives money from the federal government to assist students and the community in publicizing off-campus part-time positions. Local employers contact Meredith College regarding their part-time needs.
How do I find an Off-Campus Position?
Students can use any of the following resources to assist them in finding off-campus positions.
- Enroll in UUF08STUDENTEMPLOYMENT on Blackboard to receive the list of off campus positions. They are updated daily.
- http://www.meredith.edu/career
- Faculty/Staff
- Fellow students
- Friends and Relatives
- Networking
- Web Resources
Listed below are instructions on how to access the positions in Blackboard.
- Enter Blackboard from Internet Explorer or E-News (http://www.meredith.edu/enews/)
- Log-in to Blackboard (You received your password from Technology Services with your e-mail address)
- Go to courses tab
- Under the course catalog on the right side find UUSE-Student Employment
- Hit enroll on the right side of the page
- The off campus positions are listed under Part-time Job Listings. They are divided by category.
Employment Resources at Meredith College
There are three offices at Meredith that assist students with employment. Below is the contact information on each of them.
Financial Assistance (Part-time): Sandra Rhyne, Assistant Director of Financial Assistance for Scholarships and Campus Work, (919) 760-8841 or rhynesan@meredith.edu
Career Center (Full-time):
Internships: Amy Losordo, Assistant Director
Employer Relations: Dana Sumner, Associate Director
General: (919) 760-2344
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding On-Campus Student Employment
How do I apply for Work-Study?
All students must complete the FAFSA, and have demonstrated need. Also, you must be enrolled in a degree program at least half-time and be making satisfactory academic progress. If you meet the criteria, your financial assistance award will include an FWS award. You can accept it by checking the box and returning the form. Continuing work-study students who wish to return to their same job the following year need to inform their supervisor.
Can I work on campus without Federal Work-Study?
Students that receive Federal Work-Study have priority in securing a job on campus. Students may work on campus if they do not have work-study by having the hiring supervisor submit an appeal to hire them.
How do I find a job on campus?
On-campus positions are listed on the Meredith website beginning in August of each academic year. Students search the list and contact the supervisor for an interview.
The process is easy:
- Complete the FAFSA
- Receive a FWS award from the Office of Financial Assistance
- Return award letter to the Office of Financial Assistance
- Search the on-campus job listings on Blackboard (Course: UUF08STUDENTEMPLOYMENT)
- Contact the supervisor and request an interview.
- Interview and get hired.
- Bring completed employment contract along with your identification to Human Resources.
- Bring the completed contract to the Office of Financial Assistance.
- Start Working!
Once you have accepted a position, you must complete and sign a contract with your supervisor. You must also complete the I-9 hiring form, the state tax withholding form, and the federal tax withholding form. These forms are available in the Human Resources Department on the first floor of Park. For the I-9 form, you will need to bring your driver’s license and Social Security card or other qualifying documents.
You will be paid on the 10th day of each month for the hours worked in the prior month pay period. Federal work-study funds are not applied to your student account. Your work-study paycheck will be available in the Accounting Office or you may choose to have it directly deposited into your checking/savings account.
Can I have my check directly deposited into my checking account? What are the benefits?
1) Direct Deposit is simple.
- Once you have signed up for Direct Deposit, you don’t have to pick up your check or wait for it to be mailed. You don’t have to got to the bank to deposit checks!
- Your money is automatically deposited into your account on time.
2) Direct Deposit is safe.
- Direct Deposit payments never get lost. every time, and you don’t have to be at work- or even in town!
- Direct Deposit is confidential. Money is transferred electronically and passes through fewer hands than a check.
- Problems with Direct Deposit, which are very rare, are quickly resolved.
3) Direct Deposit is smart.
- Direct Deposit gives you access to your money earlier than check deposits. There is no waiting for checks to clear.
- Direct Deposit puts you in charge of your money. Financial planners recommend Direct Deposit as one step towards gaining control of your finances.
- With Direct Deposit, you decide how to divide your pay among your accounts (checking, savings, or other) and it will be done automatically.
- We will issue a payment summary every deposit that looks much like your pay check stub looks today. It will show your deductions for taxes, insurance, and other obligations, and will reflect the balance that was deposited into your account(s).
Please contact Human Resources in the Cate Center to have your paycheck directly deposited into your bank account.
Your Award Letter indicates the maximum amount you may earn in a work-study job during the academic year. Jobs have variable pay rates. The initial pay rate is $6.55 per hour. Wage increases are determined by your department and are based upon work performance and increased responsibilities.
The typical award is $1,300 per year. If you receive a new scholarship or grant, your work-study award may be reduced or canceled. You should review carefully any revised award letter sent to you to see if your work-study award amount has changed. You should immediately report any reduction in your work-study award amount to your employer.
Students work an average of 10 to 15 hours per week. You will arrange a work schedule with your supervisor that accommodates your classes while also meeting the needs of the department. During a semester, you may typically begin work during the first full week of classes and cease work on the last day of classes. Work during periods of non-enrollment, such as holidays, is at the discretion of the department and the Financial Aid Office.
The current minimum wage is $6.55. The minimum wage will be increased to $7.25/hour effective July 2009.
Can I receive FWS if it was not initially offered as part of my financial aid award package?
If this is of interest to you, please contact Financial Assistance at 919-760-8565 to speak with a representative who can review and evaluate your award package for the possibility of adding FWS depending upon your eligibility.
Will I be expected to repay my Work-Study award to the Federal Government?
No. The only type of financial aid that has to be repaid is loans.
Do I have to work, or will I simply receive a check for my Work-Study award?
Work-Study resources must be earned; you will not automatically receive a check for the award.
If I decline the Federal Work-Study (FWS) offer or don't get a FWS job, can my grants or loans be increased?
If a dependent student declines FWS, parents may request an increase in their Parent PLUS loan. Typically, independent students will see no change in financial aid eligibility but may contact a financial aid counselor for a revised eligibility assessment.
I was eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS) last year, why am I not this year? What can I do? Why am I not eligible?
Eligibility for all Title IV programs can change from year to year, thus creating the requirement to file a FAFSA each year. Eligibility/non-eligibility can be the result of a change in any number of variables: number of household members in college, parents’ and students’ income, untaxed income, assets, etc. In some cases, the change in eligibility may take place with the actual financial aid award. For example, the availability of other need based aid increases, such as the subsidized Stafford loan amount and once this increase takes place; there isn’t enough “need” in the award package for other need based aid such as FWS. In these cases, students may contact Financial Assistance to inquire about the possibility of reducing the subsidized Stafford loan amount and replacing it with FWS.
Can I have two on-campus jobs? How many hours can I work?
A student can have several on campus jobs, but between all of these positions, the student cannot exceed 20 hours per week. This policy is in place to reinforce “academics first” for student employees. For international students, it is a federal regulation and violation of exceeding 20-hour maximum could result in deportation.
Can I change jobs during the year?
You are encouraged to remain in your position for one academic year. As with any job, periods of short employment may raise questions for a future employer. Your work-study job is an opportunity to establish a good work record for your resume, along with a favorable letter of reference. If you are experiencing any difficulties in your work situation, you are encouraged to discuss your concerns with your employer. If you decide to quit your job, you should give your employer at least two weeks’ notice of resignation.
If you have conflicts that cannot be resolved to your satisfaction after working with your supervisor, you may contact the Assistant Director of Financial Aid for Scholarships and Campus Work.
Should I notify the Office of Financial Assistance if I decide to decline my work-study award?
Yes. Please indicate on your Award Notification Worksheet if you decide not to work so the funds can be given to another eligible student who wants to participate.
Are there resources for finding a part-time job off campus?
Students can use any of the following resources to assist them in finding off-campus positions.
- Enroll in UUF08STUDENTEMPLOYMENT on Blackboard to receive the list of off campus positions. They are updated daily.
- http://www.meredith.edu/career
- Faculty/Staff
- Fellow students
- Friends and Relatives
- Networking
- Web Resources
Listed below are instructions on how to access the positions in Blackboard.
- Enter Blackboard from Internet Explorer or E-News (http://www.meredith.edu/enews/)
- Log-in to Blackboard (You received your password from Technology Services with your e-mail address)
- Go to courses tab
- Under the course catalog on the right side find UUSE-Student Employment
- Hit enroll on the right side of the page
- The off campus positions are listed under Part-time Job Listings. They are divided by category.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Financial Assistance Office at 919-760-8841 if we can provide additional assistance and/or answer any questions you may have regarding Campus Work. This program is in place so that students may supplement their financial needs as they pursue their educational goals while at the same time gain valuable skills and knowledge through the relationships created as part of their work experiences.
Sandra Rhyne
Assistant Director of Financial Aid for Scholarships and Campus Work
Meredith College
(919) 760-8841
rhynesan@meredith.edu
