student employment at DePauw
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Please review the student employment handbook HERE and at the bottom of this page under "Helpful Resources."
Eligibility at DePauw
Students who have either federal or DePauw work study in their financial aid package are eligible to apply for any job on the student employment job board. Students who do not have either type of work study in their package will only be permitted to apply for jobs that require a certain skill or specialization. To view your financial aid package and determine your work study status, you can look at your portal in eServices or you can reach out to financial aid.
Have you been offered an on-campus work study position? Follow these steps:
DOMESTIC STUDENTS:
- In order for the office of Student Employment to complete their paperwork, students are required to present identification documents in person at the Hubbard Center. Copies, pictures or faxes of these documents will NOT be accepted. Examples include but are not limited to: one picture ID such as a driver's license or DePauw ID and a non-picture ID such as a social security card or birth certificate. A valid passport is acceptable for both picture and non-picture ID. Again, NO pictures or copies of your documents will be accepted unless notarized; documents presented must be original. A link to the DHS approved list of documents for your I9 can be found here. Students ARE NOT permitted to begin working before completing their paperwork and receiving confirmation from Student Employment clearing them to work.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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International students are required to begin their social security application before they can begin working on campus.
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Please use this link provided by International Student Affairs to learn about the application process:
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Please reach out to International Student Affairs if you would like to try and arrange a ride share:
- SSA requires students to bring a list of documents to their appointment to bring the application process. They are as follows:
- A passport from country of residence
- I94
- I20
- Reference number from online application (https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/)
- Letter from DePauw’s DSO (currently Beth Haymaker or Sasha Taxter in the CDI)
- Job Offer letter from on-campus supervisor
- Required Documents – Present In Person:
- Once a student’s application has been processed, SSA should give them a receipt from the application. The student may bring that receipt, their I-94, their I-20, and their passport to the Hubbard Center; these documents will tentatively clear the student to work for 90 days while their SSC comes in the mail. Once their SSC has arrived in the mail, they are required to bring it to the Hubbard Center where they will complete the rest of their paperwork on paper in the Hubbard Center, along with signing their acknowledgement of significant policies on paper. Students ARE NOT permitted to begin working before completing their paperwork and receiving confirmation from Student Employment clearing them to work.
Student Employment Handbook
The student employment handbook contains the policies and guidelines used to direct students and supervisors regarding their conduct throughout the student employment experience at DePauw University. Below are some of the highlights that students should take note of before beginning their student employment position.
In order to participate in student employment at DePauw:
- A student employee must be in good academic and student employment conduct standing with the University.
- Students who have either federal or DePauw work study in their financial aid package are eligible to apply for any job on the student employment job board. Students who do not have either type of work study in their package will only be permitted to apply for jobs that require a certain skill or specialization. To view your financial aid package and determine your work study status, you can look at your portal in eServices or you can reach out to financial aid.
- All eligible students are currently permitted to have up to 2 on-campus jobs at a time. If a student cannot get at least 7 hours per week between their two jobs, they may reach out to student employment via email to ask for an exception to pursue a third job. The exceptions committee will meet to determine if their situation fits the pre-determined criteria for an exception. Either way, the student will receive a response via email.
- A student employee of DePauw must be enrolled at least half-time during the semester they want to work in order to be eligible for student employment.
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- If a student drops classes, which puts them below half-time during a semester, the student will immediately become ineligible to continue working as a student employee.
- Students are not permitted to work during periods where they would normally attend classes. (E.G, skipping class to pick up an extra shift at work is strictly not allowed, under any circumstances)
- The only potential exception to this rule is situations where a student’s job has to do with class, i.e. ADA notetakers
- Employees should always make their best effort to avoid unexcused absences, tardiness, and no call/no shows.
- 3 consecutive no call/no shows will result in the termination of your student position
- In the event that you need to leave a position for whatever reason; that’s ok! Just make sure that you send an official resignation (a text, an email, a letter, ETC) to your supervisor so they can have it for documentation purposes.
The link to the entire student employment handbook can be found at the top of this page and below in helpful resources. Please read it so you can be aware of all policies that can/will affect your experience with student employment at DePauw University.
Federal and DePauw Work-Study
The Federal Work-Study Program provides financial assistance to students through part-time campus employment and allows Colleges and Universities the opportunity to employ students to fill a variety of departmental positions. Eligibility for the Federal Work Study Program is determined through completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will be notified of your eligibility for Federal Work-Study when you receive your Financial Aid notification letter. The amount awarded is reflected on the Financial Aid notification letter and this is the maximum amount you may earn during the academic year.
Federal Work-Study - Community Service
There are many off-campus employment opportunities available for students with federal work study. These opportunities include tutoring in Greencastle schools and working with nonprofits in the Greencastle community to do things like graphic design or tech support. Federal work study students interested in being paid for community service should reach out to studentemployment@depauw.edu.
ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
Federal Work Study (FWS) & DePauw Work Study (DWS) positions are listed on our Handshake. The majority of on-campus student positions are posted at the beginning of each semester, however, they may be posted at any time throughout the academic year. There are on-campus student positions available in nearly every department and building on campus and for students of all different skill levels and academic/career interests. It is recommended that you prepare your resume and begin applying early and that you apply to as many positions as you feel you are qualified for. The Office of Student Employment is currently located in The Hubbard Center. We are available to help you with on-campus employment and we serve as a resource for supporting your future career and internship aspirations! Our mission is to empower you to be a responsible leader and to promote professional growth.
Student employment work experience is intended to complement the educational experience and to enhance future employment. The Financial Aid Office awards all student employment on campus. The Hubbard Center administers the DRIVE/student employment program.
Helpful resources
USCIS approved list of documents for I9
Crawfordsville Social Security Office – (888) 577-1498
Social Security Number Application