Student Employment
A student employee is a part-time employee who is enrolled and regularly attends classes at Concord University and whose primary purpose for being at Concord University is to further his/ her education. Student employees are an important part of this institution. The faculty and staff depend on assistance from student employees for many important functions; therefore, student employees must be reliable, professional, and efficient. Student employment can provide an opportunity for students to understand more about workplace standards of performance and some of the things that will be expected of them when they enter the workforce after graduation. It can also provide students with a chance to evaluate the types of work that may or may not appeal to them. For these reasons, student employment can be a significant opportunity for professional development, as well as a source of income for students. It is the policy of the University not to engage in discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or citizenship. The Student Employment Handbook has been developed to maximize the value of student employment for both the University and the student employees.
TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT
There are four types of student employment:
- CU Connect (Non-Federal Work-Study): Starting in Fall 2018, this is the new name for State funds. These student employees are those who are not awarded work-study as part of their financial aid award package. Wages are funded by institutional funds and are allocated to the departments via the CU Connect Committee. Students do not need to show financial need to work in these jobs nor be a U.S. citizen.
- Federal Work-Study: Work-Study employees are those who are awarded federal work-study money as part of their financial aid award package. Work-Study must be applied for each year by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Wages are funded by the Federal government. The Financial Aid office determines the eligibility. The student must be a US citizen or permanent resident and meet other federal eligibility requirements to be eligible for Federal Work-Study money. Financial need and timeliness in applying for financial aid will determine eligibility for Federal Work-Study money. Money awarded under the work-study program is actually earned over the course of the academic year. Work-Study students are limited to maximum earnings equal to the amount of the work-study award. The awarding of Federal Work-Study does not guarantee a job. The student is responsible for securing an on-campus job and completing employment documents in a timely matter. Payroll determines an overall student count over all work-study positions across campus based on the overall federal work study award, so please submit paperwork in a timely manner.
- Grant funded: These positions are similar to CU Connect except they are funded through grant funds.
- Graduate Assistant: These positions are available to graduate students.