Student Employment
Mitchell Hall 1st floor
Phone: 509-963-1202
Fax: 509-963-1733
Email: seo@cwu.edu
Hiring Student Employees |
The Talent Acquisition Team (TAT) is here to help. Contact Monique Gonzalez at (509) 963-1267.![]() Please note that a background check must clear and required paperwork be completed before your student employee may begin work. |
Preparing Position |
1. Write a position description. *If processing a rehire: Definitions- |
Advertising Plan - if necessary |
5. Work with your Talent Acquisition Team (TAT) to create a job posting. |
Selection Process - if necessary |
6. Review applicants online in Recruiting Solutions – TAT will provide access to applicant pools as requested. 7. Prepare interview and reference check questions and review the ‘don’t ask’ list.
Check credit loads by running a query in MyCWU: Main Menu> Campus Solutions> Reporting Tools> Query > Query Viewer > CWHRD_SE_CHECK_CREDIT_B
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Hiring: Brand New Hire |
11. Prepare a job offer online [Refer to Recruiting Solutions User Guide page 15.] ![]() 12. Notify applicant to watch for email or text from “HireRight” to consent to background check. 13. Upon receipt of “Job Offer has been Approved" email, remind your student employee to accept the job offer per email instructions. ![]() 14. Remind your student employee to report to HR to complete the I-9. You’ll know your student employee has been cleared to work if they have a yellow sticker on their connection card. If the I-9 is not completed by the end of the third day after beginning work, the job will be terminated and your student may no longer work as he or she has not proven eligibility to be employed in the United States. |
Rehires |
Complete the Upload Spreadsheet and email to: hrdata@cwu.edu
Complete Upload Spreadsheet and email to harrellh@cwu.edu. Explanation of necessary codes can be found in the: Coding Cheat Sheet |
Onboarding |
15. Welcome your new student employee!![]() 16. Have your student employee complete the required compliance training, Treating People with Dignity and Respect, on the Required Student Training webpage and review the University Safety Overview. |
Important Reminders |
If any student needs a disability-related accommodations to perform the duties of the position, have the student contact Disability Services at (509) 963-2214 or ds@cwu.edu. |
Please note that Washington's State minimum wage has increased to $12.00 per hour as of January 1, 2
Paid Sick LeaveStudent employees now receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Please visit the
Regular Student Employees May Now Work 20 Hours Per WeekRegular student employees, those not receiving work study funds, may now work 20 hours per week.&nbs