On Campus Student Employment
As a student employee at Western New England University, you are an integral part of our success. Students fill a multitude of roles that support the award-winning education we offer at the University. You can take pride in knowing you are part of a team of professionals dedicated to the mission of providing superior education!
It is important to remember that before you can work on campus, you must complete the necessary documentation (I9, W4, etc with Human Resources and Student Payroll). In addition, students may only work 20 hours per week.
For questions regarding on campus student employment, email careercenter@wne.edu and we will connect you with the right resource.
Benefits of Student Employment
How to Find a Job On-Campus
Visit Handshake: http://wne.joinhandshake.com
- Click on WNE Single Sign-On
- Sign in with your WNE username and password
- Click on Jobs, expand the type of filters, and then the On-campus filter
Most campus departments will contact you to schedule an interview, some will require a resume, and others like the Writing Center Tutor will require a specific application. Please make sure you follow the instructions and follow up with the departments to whom you have applied.
Categories of Student Employment
Federal Work Study
The Federal Work Study Program provides funds for jobs to undergraduate students with financial need. The program encourages community service work and work related to each student’s course of study. The Federal Work Study Program is need-based and requires a completed financial aid application on file with the University. Contact your Financial Aid Counselor to determine if you are eligible for Federal Work Study funds.
Wages for Federal Work Study positions are subsidized by the federal government. Most Federal Work Study positions are on campus, however, there are some off-campus opportunities with America Reads.
Institutional
For students not receiving a Federal Work Study award, some University offices have institutional jobs available. Wages for institutional jobs are fully paid for by the University. These are on-campus positions only.
Private Vendors
On-campus private vendors such as ARAMARK and the Bookstore hire independently and are not paid through the University or affiliated with the Work Study Program.
Pre-Employment Documentation
Pre-Employment Documentation
Prior to starting work in your first position through Student Employment, you must visit the Human Resources office located in Rivers Memorial Hall to complete the following forms:
- Federal I-9 Form
Please bring the following documents with you:
- Passport
OR - Driver's license, (state or school ID with picture is also acceptable) AND
- Social Security card or Birth Certificate
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE ORIGINAL AND UNEXPIRED. PHOTOCOPIES AND ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
For a list of additional documents that may be used for I-9 purpose please visit http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf
Prior to starting work in your first position through Student Employment, you must visit the Payroll Department office located in Deliso Hall to complete the following forms or https://www1.wne.edu/controller/payroll.cfm for all payroll needs
Payroll Documentation required of all employees at WNEU
- W-4 Tax Forms
- Direct Deposit documents
Helpful Tips
Be Reliable, Be On Time, Focus on Quality, Ask Questions!
1. Check back in with Handshake on a regular basis, as on-campus jobs are added as they open.
2. You will have to interview for the position and you never have a second chance to make a first impression. Here is a resource to help you prepare: career-development-center/doc/Interviewing-Strategies-2022.pdf
3. Follow up with departments where you are interested in working.
4. Don't wait! On-Campus positions fill up quickly.
5. You must complete your employment documentation (I9, W4, etc.) before you start working.
6. You may have multiple on-campus positions, however, you can only work 20 hours per week and if you are eligible for Federal Work Study, once you have earned all the funds, you may not be eligible to continue to work.