Student employment on campus – send them here with the right documentation

In this Issue: today we talk about campus employment and required federal forms/ID required

One of the things my ’27 talked about over the break was the desire to make a little bit of cash money while at school. In case your Deac is thinking of doing the same, I wanted to remind families of the required documentation students will need to bring with them when they return after Winter Break.

In order for your student to get a campus job, they have to bring the right documentation with them to campus:

Student employees are required by federal law to complete the Form I-9. Employees must provide documentation to their employer to verify their identity and authorization to work. Employers are required to review the original and unexpired documents, not a photo, copy, or via video. A description of acceptable documentation is available on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-9 website.

If your student plans to pursue an on-campus employment opportunity this spring, please remind them to bring their original Form I-9 documents when they arrive back after Winter Break. You don’t want them to miss weeks of work (and the bonding/networking with other student employees and staff) because you have to find their paperwork and mail it to them.

There are a wide variety of part-time jobs that students can get on campus; certainly Campus Rec is typically the largest student employer on campus, needing students to work the Wellbeing Center desk, teach classes, referee intramurals, lifeguard, and so much more.

Whether they work at Campus Rec or another area on campus, having a part-time job helps students gain transferable skills, build their résumé, and can increase their marketability when looking for jobs or internships later. Having a campus job also helps create a sense of belonging, connection, professionalism, and networking for our students.

The Student Employment Website is updated throughout the year with some of the latest opportunities. Additional roles may be posted on WFU departmental websites and social media.