Student Employment

The Federal Work Study (FWS) program provides funding for undergraduate students with financial need, allowing them to potentially earn money to help pay education expenses. Program eligibility is determined when students submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

If you do not already have Federal Work Study in your financial aid package (goucher.edu/netpartner) and feel you have financial need or have questions about Federal Work Study, please contact the Financial Aid Office directly via email at FinAid@goucher.edu or via phone at 1-800- Goucher, Extension 6141.

Students interested in on-campus employment must complete the following required onboarding and employment verification tasks before they can start working.

After a student is hired as a student employee in Workday for the first time or re-hired, Workday will send 2 email notifications (to the student’s personal email address). One email will have a link to the onboarding homepage and your Workday username. The second email will contain a temporary password.

Onboarding involves completing your personal information, address, emergency contact, bank details and tax forms (W4 and MW-507) as well as adding your national ID.

After Onboarding is completed, the I-9 process will be launched.

Students are required to complete section 1 of the I-9 in Workday.

After completing section 1 of the I-9 in Workday, students must complete employment verification with the Office of Human Resources by submitting acceptable identity documents. Students should bring original documents to complete verification; copies are not allowed.

Students may complete employment verification at the Office of Human Resources (Dorsey Center 100) Monday – Thursday between 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Special notes: Additionally, international students should reach out to Karen Sykes to obtain instructions on how to complete the Glacier process.

Students who have worked before may notice that some of their onboarding information is already entered and can update any outdated data at this time, but this needs to be resubmitted again to be able to work!

• Students must complete new hire paperwork with Human Resources PRIOR to beginning any work.
• Students may not work more than 2 on-campus jobs at the same time*

* Students may apply to the Supplemental Work Program which enables approved students to work a total of 3 on-campus jobs. See SWP section below. *Note: Due to technical issues, as of Spet 2023, the Supplemental Work Program has been paused. Students may hold only 2 on campus job until further notice.

• During the academic year (throughout fall and spring semesters) students may not work more than 20 hours per week (40 hours per pay period) inclusive of all on-campus jobs. Students may not exceed 990 hours of work in a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

*Students who hold the position of Resident Assistant (RA) may not exceed more than 10 hours a week in any other campus job

• During winter break and summer break students may not work more than 29 hours per week (58 hours per pay period) inclusive of all on-campus jobs.
• Students must be enrolled full-time (in at least 12 credits) to be eligible to work an on-campus job.
• Students may not work or report hours while studying abroad.

During the academic year full time students are allowed to work up to two jobs within level 1 and 2 job classifications. Students holding the Resident Assistant (RA) position may work one level 1 or level 2 job. Students are permitted to work an unlimited number of temporary jobs.

Level 1 Jobs: Pay $15/hr: Generally require direct supervision with specific instructions. Duties often include supporting an office’s functions administratively.

• Examples: Library Service Desk Assistant, ACE – Notetaker, Student Office Assistant

Level 2 Jobs: Pay $17/hr: Require higher levels of responsibility, independence, and training; may require highly specialized skills and/or supervising other students.

• Examples: Student Leader for Civic Action, ACE – Peer Tutor

Temporary jobs: Last no more than 4 weeks.

• Examples include: Alumnae/i Weekend Student Workers, DJ/Musician, Photographer

*Please note: Due to technical issues, as of Sept 2023, the Supplemental Work Program has been paused. Students may hold only 2 on campus job until further notice.

The Supplemental Work Program (SWP) is an administrative process that students can use if they believe that the 2 job limit is inequitable or otherwise harmful to their personhood.

Application Process

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Students must submit a work portfolio which contains a resume, cover letter and statement of resource. A statement of resource explains the need to work more than their current job cap. This may include any reason a student believes would qualify them for the removal of a job cap, such as: financial information, desire for further job education and experience, a drive for personal fulfillment, and more.

Application Deadline

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Students must submit their work portfolio to the Assistant Director for Student Employment in the Career Education Office. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Evaluation Criteria

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Applications will be reviewed by the Assistant Director of Student Employment and the Director of Career Education Office based on the following criteria:

• Financial reasons (statement of resource documents will be reviewed by Financial Aid Director)

• Skill and experience development

• Creative pursuit

Further criteria in which to view and analyze portfolios submitted to the SWP:

1. How closely the submitted portfolio represents a professional resume. This includes analysis of format, grammar, and structure of submitted documents.

2. How genuine and honest the submitted Statement for Resource is (described below). A student will not be penalized for an initial lack of experience.

3. The Statement of Resource should further be evaluated on each student's ability to demonstrate the negative impacts of not having another job, as well as how to alleviate the added problems of adding a new job.

4. The entire portfolio should be evaluated with the lens of “work ethic”.

Handshake

All on-campus positions are posted through the CEO’s online jobs and internship database, Handshake. You can use the job search filters to view only On-campus Student Employment jobs. Most on-campus jobs are posted around the beginning of the fall semester with another slight increase in postings going up around the beginning of the spring semester. In order to apply for jobs in Handshake you will need to have an approved resume in the system, so uploading your resume is the first step in the process.

If you’d like to find out more information about on-campus jobs you should consider talking to your classmates about their on-campus jobs, talking to faculty or staff members about hiring needs, or stopping by an office on campus to see if they hire students.

The hiring process can be different for each department, but most supervisors will want to conduct an interview with you. Interviews may be conducted in person, on the phone, or online. Interviews for student employment positions can sometimes be less formal than other job interviews, but you still want to be prepared and make a good impression. For tips and practice preparing for your interviews, visit the Career Education Office. You should keep the following advice in mind when preparing for an interview:

• Dress appropriately and be punctual.
• Conduct yourself in the most mature manner.
• Always provide accurate and honest information.
• Be prepared to provide a copy of your class schedule, a resume, and references, if requested.
• Relax and be yourself.

In order to get paid you will need to ensure that you have accurately reported your time in Workday. Student employees are paid bi-weekly by check or direct deposit. Direct deposit is strongly encouraged and ensures that you will have the money available, even during break periods and when you’re not on campus to collect a check.

• It is your responsibility to see that your time is accurately entered into Workday.
• All time approvals be submitted via Workday by 9am on the Monday after the period ending date. Timesheets submitted after the deadline will not be paid until the next pay date.

Direct Deposit Enrollment Form (PDF): You are strongly encouraged to participate in the Direct Deposit program. This program enables your paycheck to be deposited directly into your personal bank account automatically. If you would like to enroll, please complete the Direct Deposit Enrollment Form [pdf] and enclose a voided check or an official form or letter from your bank listing your name, account number and bank routing number. For further information, please refer to the Payroll Department. If you are a returning student and you signed up for direct deposit last year, you will be set up with direct deposit automatically this year. You will need to submit an updated direct deposit form if you have changed your bank account or would like to cancel your direct deposit.

There are a finite number of on-campus jobs available but jobs may be posted at any time. If you are unable to find an on-campus job you are encouraged to keep checking Handshake, especially around the start of a new semester. You should also consider working with the CEO to make sure your resume and interview skills are putting you in the best position to land an on-campus job.  

Additionally, the CEO works throughout the year to develop relationships with local employers to assist you in locating employment off campus should on campus positions be filled or not meet your work needs. For more information please refer to the "Working Off Campus" section below.

The Goucher College Career Education Office works with local employers, national employers, and alumni to post job and internship opportunities for Goucher students. Handshake contains internships, full-time jobs, seasonal jobs, and fellowships that Goucher students can apply to directly. Upload resumes, cover letters and other documents to make applying easy!

Handshake

QuadJobs is an online platform that connects college students with local and temporary jobs that fit into their schedules. Common QuadJobs gigs include babysitting, tutoring, furniture moving, errands, dog walking, and more. To get started, sign up with your Goucher email address and complete your profile with information about yourself.

QuadJobs

Throughout the year the Career Education Office works to verify employment and internship opportunities for you in order to ensure that each opportunity we post is truthful and enhances your skills and experience. Every so often we locate a scam or are notified by another local college about a possible employment/internship scam. While the CEO will make every effort to ensure that employers and job postings are legitimate, the CEO is not responsible for the accuracy of employer and job information contained on Handshake. The providers of Handshake (NACE and Symplicity) and the CEO do not screen employers or job postings. The best way to protect yourself from an employment/internship scam is to practice vigilance before applying. For this reason we want to ensure that you are taking the measures necessary to identify scams before they become unfortunate situations.

Tips for Identifying Job/Internship Scams

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• Research the company and job. Can you locate the company and does the job posting seem to fit? Is the contact information provided in the listing accurate to the main company information?
• The email address associated is not the same url associated with the company
• The posting focuses only on the benefits, not the actual requirements
• The employer asks you to deposit a check for them once you are hired (If the check turns out to be fake or bounces, you may be responsible for items deposited into or cashed against your accounts)
• The employer requires you to pay money up front or to use your bank account
• When you contact the employer/are hired, the job requirements aren't what was stated in the ad
• If it seems too good to be true, it just might be

Protecting Yourself from Scams

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• Bring the posting to the Career Education Office for review if you're uncertain
• Search for the email address/phone number/company online- does the company come up in your results? Is any of the information reported as a scam? Does the posting seem to fit with the companies mission?
• Do not provide any personal information unless you feel 100% comfortable with your employer
• Check their references just as they may ask to check yours - Ask to speak with current or previous employees

If you learn about an employment/internship scam please report it to the CEO at career@goucher.edu immediately. For more information on job scams or to report a job scam, visit the Federal Trade Commission.

If you find yourself victim to an employment/internship scam, please report it to the CEO at career@goucher.edu. View these resources on Fraud Victim 6 Step Recovery and Avoid Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for additional support.

Do I have to interview for jobs?

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The interview process can be different for each employer. Some hiring managers may require a resume and/or an interview. Others may require a short statement of interest while others will prefer to speak with you in person. Being prepared with your resume will always make a good impression, but be prepared to be asked to apply online as well. Many local employers who are part of a national company will require all applicants use their online system for applications. For tips and practice preparing for your interviews, visit the Career Education Office.

Attire/Professionalism/Etiquette Info

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Keep the following advice in mind when preparing for an interview:

• Dress appropriately and be punctual.

• Conduct yourself in the most mature manner.

• Always provide accurate and honest information.

• Be prepared to provide a copy your class schedule, a resume, and references, if requested.

• Relax and be yourself.

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