The first step to finding the right students is creating a good job description. An effective job description gives applicants a deeper understanding of the position, setting clear expectations for their potential employment.<\/p>\n
A job description should include:<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve posted a job on JobLink, you\u2019ll be emailed every time a student applies. Please review each resume and plan to interview students who meet the qualifications of the job. While selecting the right candidate is the primary purpose behind the interview, keep in mind that the interview process is an important learning opportunity for your student candidates. It will provide them with experience, confidence, and will be an important step in obtaining post-graduate employment.<\/p>\n
Once hired, students are now\u00a0employees for the University. Many of the same policies and procedures apply. See our policies page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n Create a list of questions to ask candidates. Choose open-ended behavioral questions (\u201cTell me about a time when\u2026\u201d) or closed questions which require just a \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno\u201d answer (\u201cCan you edit photos for web publication?\u201d).<\/p>\n Be specific with your questions and don\u2019t make assumptions about a student\u2019s ability or skills.<\/p>\n Ask questions that will gauge how well a student will fit in the organizational culture. For example, \u201cDo you prefer working independently or in a team?\u201d and \u201cWhat did you like most\/least about your last position?\u201d<\/p>\n Keep in mind that some students will have no work experience. In these instances, ask questions that will give you work-related information based on the student\u2019s extracurricular activities. For example, ask about a time when they had to take a leadership role on the science bowl team or about a time when they had to deal with a challenging customer volunteering at the school theater on the weekends.<\/p>\n Remember that employers are legally prohibited from asking questions related to any\u00a0protected class<\/em>\u00a0(e.g., race\/ethnicity\/nationality, sex\/gender\/sexual orientation, marital\/family status, disability, or religion). A seemingly innocent question like \u201cTell me about your name\u201d can be construed as discriminatory, so be sure to keep your questions job-related.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Creating a job description The first step to finding the right students is creating a good job description. An effective job description gives applicants a deeper understanding of the position,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":0,"parent":426,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-306","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"lead_in":"","display_title":"","subtitle":"","call_to_action":"","hero_image_placement":"no_image","hero_media":"images","hero_pattern_option":"","hero_video":"","hero_image_landing":"","hero_image_landing_two":"","hero_image_landing_three":"","content_modules":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","anchor_id":"","classes":"","title":"Preparation<\/h2>\n
The Interview<\/h2>","description":"","layout":"center","width":"width-medium","background_color":"#FFFFFF","style":"row_simple","row_bg_color":"","row_text_color":"#252525","row_bg_color_hover":"#252525","row_text_color_hover":"","row_border_color":"#252525","row_border_weight":"normal-border","animation":"slide","icon":"chevron-icon","icon_location":"right-icon","accordions":[{"title":"Break the ice","row_content":"Many students are nervous when interviewing for a position. Devote a few moments at the beginning to put the applicant at ease with some small talk. Questions like \u201cWhat year are you?\u201d and \u201cWhat are your aspirations after graduation?\u201d are good ways to break the ice. Some students will arrive dressed professionally while others will wear more casual clothing. Don\u2019t let this deter you from hiring the candidate that will be the best fit. Give students the benefit of the doubt when it comes to their attire.","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"Provide basic information","row_content":"After some small talk, provide some information on the department, essential job functions, dress code, your supervisory style, and any other factors you deem important. Be clear about expectations and confirm the student\u2019s understanding. Some typically discussed factors are:\r\n
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Hiring<\/h2>","content":"When you decide which student(s) to hire, you can report the hire in JobLink. You must let the student know they are required to complete their I-9, WTPA, and Missed Meal Period Acknowledgment.\r\n\r\nIt is also the department\u2019s responsibility to train the student how to use UKG for time entry. Remember that student employees are University employees; all the same labor laws apply.\r\n\r\nLastly, it is good practice to notify the students who have not been selected.","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","anchor_id":"","classes":"","title":"
Compliance<\/h2>","description":"You must help your student employee(s) meet all compliance requirements at the federal, state, and University levels before they can begin work.","layout":"center","width":"width-medium","background_color":"#FFFFFF","style":"row_simple","row_bg_color":"","row_text_color":"#252525","row_bg_color_hover":"#252525","row_text_color_hover":"","row_border_color":"#252525","row_border_weight":"normal-border","animation":"slide","icon":"chevron-icon","icon_location":"right-icon","accordions":[{"title":"I-9 (Federal requirement)","row_content":"The I-9 form is a federal requirement for employment eligibility and is completed in two parts. The student can complete Part I of the I-9 on their own. Part II requires the student to present their documents to verify identity either with the HR Service Center (Brooks Landing).","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"Wage Theft Prevention Act (State requirement)","row_content":"Students must\u00a0acknowledge their wage and sign\u00a0the Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA).","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"New Hire Orientation (University post hire requirement)","row_content":"The University requires that all student employees complete the new hire orientation in MyPath. The training is compensable and must be completed upon hire during the department on-boarding process.","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"Compliance Resources","row_content":"The human resource compliance page<\/a> has a series of resources for employers, including:\r\n
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Performance Management<\/h2>","description":"Performance management is a continuous process of assessing progress, providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and setting goals. Student employees should receive annual written performance assessments at the end of the academic year","layout":"center","width":"width-medium","background_color":"#FFFFFF","style":"row_simple","row_bg_color":"","row_text_color":"#252525","row_bg_color_hover":"#252525","row_text_color_hover":"","row_border_color":"#252525","row_border_weight":"normal-border","animation":"slide","icon":"chevron-icon","icon_location":"right-icon","accordions":[{"title":"Performance expectations","row_content":"Student employees are required to demonstrate the competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, appropriate behavior, etc.) necessary to perform their specific job as outlined in their job description.","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"Performance gaps","row_content":"If a student employee is not meeting the expectations of their position, it is important for supervisors to take actions that help the student succeed by:\r\n
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Timekeeping<\/h2>","content":"Student employees are considered hourly, non-benefited employees and are required to enter time minute-to-minute. Each department handles time entry and management differently and it is the department\u2019s responsibility to train students on how to clock in and out.\r\n\r\nStudents often hold multiple positions with the University. Teaching students how to clock in and out in correctly will help eliminate timekeeping and approval errors. Ask your students about their other positions to ensure there are no scheduling conflicts, or possible accruals of overtime pay.\r\n\r\nStudents who work more than six consecutive hours must receive a 30 minute meal period. Meal periods are automatically deducted.\r\n\r\nSupervisors should be aware of a student\u2019s class schedule. Working during class time is not permitted, even if class is canceled.\r\n\r\nLearn more about\u00a0timekeeping rules and policies for hourly staff.<\/a>","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"
Terminations<\/h2>","content":"When a program is complete or a student has graduated, taken a leave of absence, or resigned, you must terminate them in Workday. Submitting this request will remove the student\u2019s record from UKG and provide an accurate employment history.","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"}]},"yoast_head":"\n