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Faculty/Staff FAQ

Faculty may request in-class and virtual workshops by filling out our Workshop Request Form. Please provide at least two weeks' notice and allow two business days for a response. Visit our Faculty and Staff page for additional resources.

Students can log into Handshake to search for on-campus, local, and national job opportunities. Encourage students to complete their profile and take the interest survey to get the most relevant listings.

On-campus positions include:

  • Student Employment Program positions (see below for details and eligibility)
  • General student employment positions
  • Work-Study positions (see below for details and eligibility)

Work-Study positions require students to have been awarded Work-Study through Financial Aid. Learn more about Work-Study here.

 

 

The Student Employment Program gives offices and departments across SLCC the opportunity to partner with Career Services to create meaningful paid positions for SLCC students. The goal is to provide students with professional development, new learning opportunities, and career mentorship at any SLCC campus.

Students are paid $15.00 per hour and can work between 15–20 hours per week. It's an opportunity for your office or academic department to benefit from student support through peer-to-peer interactions, project-based work, or other experiences that allow students to build skills relevant to their educational and career goals.

Career Services provides the funding for participating departments. Funding is limited, does not roll over year to year, and may require departments to join a waitlist. Work-Study and the Student Employment Program are separate programs with different funding sources — Work-Study is managed by Financial Aid and requires a FAFSA application. A student with a Work-Study award may participate in the Student Employment Program, but their Work-Study funding must be used first.

 

To request a student, email Annastayzia Wilson at awils221@slcc.edu to confirm funding availability. If approved, your next step is to post the position in NeoEd.

A few important notes:

  • Do not post a position before confirming funding availability.
  • Your department will need its own Handshake employer account — do not join SLCC's existing account, as that request will be denied. Instructions for creating a department account are here.
  • All postings must include "Student Employment Program" at the start of the title. Example: Student Employment Program – Specialist I.
  • Once your NeoEd posting is live, notify Annastayzia Wilson so the position can be linked in Handshake for students to find and apply.

New supervisors will be invited to a Student Employment Program Orientation covering program requirements and processes. For questions or support, contact Annastayzia Wilson at awils221@slcc.edu.

 

Financial Aid oversees the Work-Study process. Career Services helps students use their Work-Study award through jobs and internships.

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides part-time jobs for students with demonstrated financial need to help cover education expenses. Jobs are available on campus, at local elementary schools, and with nonprofit organizations. Work-Study funds are earned through a paycheck — they do not need to be repaid.

Students apply for Work-Study eligibility through the FAFSA. Those who indicate interest and demonstrate financial need may receive a Work-Study award as part of their financial aid offer, up to $6,000 for the academic year. A new FAFSA is required each year.

If a student reaches their Work-Study maximum, the employer may contact Financial Aid to check for additional eligibility, transition the student to an hourly position, or end the position. Paychecks are distributed twice a month — see the Payroll website for more information.

 

Career Services provides funding only for the Student Employment Program. Funding does not roll over year to year, and availability may require departments to join a waitlist. Work-Study is a separate program managed by Financial Aid and is not administered by Career Services.

Any SLCC department looking to hire a student needs to create their own department account in Handshake. Do not join SLCC's existing account — that request will be denied. Follow these instructions to create a department account.

A few things to keep in mind:

  • When prompted, choose to create a new account — not join an existing one.
  • Do not create a student account unless that is your intent; follow the employer account instructions.
  • Use your SLCC staff email, not a bruinmail address.
  • Add multiple account owners so access isn't lost if someone leaves the department.