Welcome to Student Employment
Spring Arbor University utilizes many avenues in its endeavor to help as many students
as possible find work while attending SAU. Because of the large demand for the limited
employment opportunities, it is important for students to check in often with the
Student Employment Office and check your student e-mail for communication from us
regarding job openings.
Any student registered at least half-time for undergraduate courses is eligible to
be considered for employment, provided they do not decline their Financial Aid Work-Study
award. SAU does not place students nor guarantee that every student looking for work
will be able to acquire employment on campus.
Philosophy
The main objectives of Spring Arbor’s Student Employment program are to (1) meet University employment needs, (2) assist students with part of their educational expenses and (3) help students develop good work habits.
The following policies are necessary given the number of applications received and will apply specifically to our undergraduate student employment programs.
- Campus employment is primarily targeted for undergraduate students.
- Only students in good standing, taking at least ½ time credit and who have not declined
their Financial Aid Work Study Award can be offered or accept campus employment.
Students taking less than 6 credits are not classified as students for payroll purposes.
- Work hours and number of positions held are limited to permit more students job opportunities.
- Students are not to be scheduled to work during chapel without permission from Student
Success and Retention.
- All work assignments are made subject to satisfactory job performance.
- Work location preferences are met whenever possible but cannot be guaranteed.
- There is no guarantee of employment, number of hours one can work or how long a job
will continue for any student including those who have a Work Study award.
- Student employment positions are not guaranteed from semester to semester nor do they
carry over from year to year. Employers have the discretion to rehire for a new fiscal
year.
- Academic probation may affect a student’s employment and will be reviewed on an individual
per-semester basis.
- Students who are transferring to another school (not returning to SAU in the fall semester) are not eligible to work on campus during the summer.
The University depends upon student employees for a large portion of its day-to-day operations. Absence from work creates significant problems making the following policies necessary:
- Workers are responsible to notify their supervisor as early as possible if they are
unable to work because of illness or injury. Failure to do so may result in a warning
and/or termination notice being issued.
- When a worker agrees to specific work hours, their supervisor depends on them to care
for their assigned responsibility. Any preparation for term papers, examinations,
etc., must be planned outside of your work schedule and is not considered an acceptable
reason for absence from scheduled shifts without supervisor approval.
- During breaks/holidays student workers should notify their supervisors if they will
not be available to cover their normal schedule ahead of time.
- Approved absences are at the discretion of the supervisor. At least one week’s notice should be given for anticipated absences and workers may be asked to arrange for a substitute. No more than two absences per semester should be expected for extra-curricular events.
When work is performed unsatisfactorily, or not at all, a very real problem is created for everyone. In such cases, the supervisor may discuss the unsatisfactory performance with the offending employee, issue a written warning notice, or both as appropriate. Termination of a work privilege is at the discretion of the supervisor and may result from, but is not limited to:
- Unethical behavior such as dishonesty in reporting hours worked for employee or another
student.
- Unauthorized use of University keys or equipment.
- Unauthorized absences from work site while punched in.
- Accumulation of two verbal/written employee warning notices for work violations such as, but not limited to, excessive visiting on the job, misuse of equipment, unauthorized internet usage, goofing off while punched in, habitual tardiness, defective work, bad attitude, etc.
Campus supervisors submit position openings to Student Employment. Students register and check regularly with Student Employment for job listings and referrals. No student will be referred to job opportunities until all paperwork is completed with the Student Employment Office. The following documents are required before hiring
- Student Work Application. Every effort is made to match students according to experience, training, skills,
financial need, school schedules, and available employment. Resumes are encouraged.
- Eligibility to Work (I-9) and W-4. The Alien Registration Act of 1986 requires Spring Arbor University (as an employer)
to document both identification and eligibility to work for each applicant. The I-9 must be completed at the Student Employment Office. Only original documents can be presented for identification purposes.
- FERPA Confidentiality Statement. All student workers are asked to read and agree to SAUs privacy policy by signing
this agreement.
- Direct Deposit information. Routing and account forms will be filled out before eligibility to be employed as part of the process. You must be able to provide proof of routing and account information such as a letter from your bank or a cancelled check. If you do not have a bank choice, contact HR.
Any student receiving a termination notice for cause may file a written appeal with Student Employment for reversal of termination decision. The appeal should outline the problem encountered from the student’s perspective and should give specific information regarding previous warnings, etc. The termination will be investigated by the Coordinator in consultation with the terminated student, the supervisor involved, and (when necessary) the Vice President for Student Development.
Student payroll is processed through Paycor. All students must activate their Paycor account and designate their payroll preference before working. There are no exceptions to this payment process.
- Students are paid on a bi-weekly basis for hours worked.
- Student time records must be reviewed and approved by a supervisor by the designated cutoff date in order for a student’s hours to be computed for the next scheduled payroll. Delays in payment may result if established procedures are not followed.
If you are an International Student interested in working on campus, employment is not available until you have been personally processed through the Student Employment Office. Your information will be collected after your arrival on campus and we will verify the proper documentation. Please stop by after your classes have begun.
On the Careers page, you will be prompted to apply for a position, and once hired,
the paperwork will be released to you. You must complete all paperwork within 3 days
of hire. You will not be eligible to work until all paperwork is completed and clearance
is given from Student Employment.
If you have been hired on campus and are starting the hiring process with us for the
first time, you must bring your picture ID and your SS card with you to campus as part of the hiring process. You can also bring a passport (unexpired)
or a picture ID and a birth certificate.
To view our current student job openings, visit our Careers page.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Spring Arbor University is committed to the policy of equal employment as an appropriate standard of Christian servanthood, and in accordance with federal and state regulations. It is the intent of this policy to provide a work place free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, or physical handicap, except where law allows.
Contact:
Cheryl Wagner
Student Employment
106 E. Main Street, Station 25
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
P: 517.750.6784
F: 517.750.3227
[email protected]