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Frequently
Asked Questions regarding Student Employment at Portland State
HOW
DO I GET A JOB ON CAMPUS?
You will
need to log into the PSU CareerConnect - a web-based system for PSU
students and alumni to access full-time career positions, part-time
on-campus and off-campus student jobs, internships, and on-campus
interviews. Look for Portland State University as the employer and
call or email the department's contact person to find out more about
the position. Once you have been offered a job, you will need to complete
the Employment
Information Packet and return it to the Office of Human Resources.
After completing the paperwork, the Office of Human Resources will
give you a sticker to adhere to your PSU ID - this shows the hiring
department that you have completed all of the required paperwork.
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WHY
DO I WANT TO WORK?
- You
will gain experience
- Earn
money
- Have
a job that is arranged according to your class schedule
- No
transportation expenses
- Earn
at least minimum wage
- You
will cultivate real work references
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WHEN
AND WHERE DO STUDENTS GET PAID?
Students
are paid on monthly basis the last working day of the month
and paychecks can be picked up at the Cashier's window in
Neuberger Hall. For your convenience, you may request direct
deposit and have your paycheck deposited directly in your
account.
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WHO
DETERMINES THE PAY RATE?
The supervisor
can determine the appropriate rate based on budget dollars available,
level of student responsibility and length of department service.
The current Oregon Minimum Wage is $7.80 per hour.
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WHY
DIDN'T I GET PAID?
There
could be several reasons:
- Did
you fill out your W-4 and I-9 forms with the Office of Human Resources?
Federal regulations require that these forms be completed
before you can work and be paid.
- Has
the Office of Human Resources received your Student Hire Form?
When
you are hired, your supervisor must submit a Student Hire
Form to Human Resources, you will not be paid until we have
not received that form.
- Was
your time sheet turned in on time? Time sheets received
by the Office of Human Resources after the payroll deadline
will not be processed in the regular payroll.
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WHERE
DO I GET TIME SHEETS?
Time sheets
for student employees are online. You should go to the PSU Information
System to access your time sheet (Payroll Guide for Student Employees
 ).
If you miss the pay period you can download a time
sheet from this web site.
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CAN
I WORK DURING VACATION OR FINALS?
Yes. You
are able to work during this time and up to 40 hours maximum at the
discretion of your supervisor.
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HOW
MANY HOURS PER WEEK CAN I WORK?
You may
not work more than 40 hours per week and no more than 130 hours per
month for all PSU jobs combined. If you are a work-study student employee
then your total earnings cannot exceed the amount of Work-Study Award
in your most recent Financial Aid award letter.
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CAN
I HAVE MORE THAN ONE JOB?
Yes. You
are allowed to have more than one job as long as total work time does
not exceed 40 hours per week and 130 hours per month. You should also
let your supervisor know you are working in another department so
they can plan how many hours to expect from you.
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IS
WORK-STUDY GUARANTEED EVERY YEAR?
No.
You are awarded Work-Study based on financial needs as determined
yearly. You must complete your financial aid application
on time every year and continue to show eligibility for Work-Study.
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THINGS
TO CONSIDER
THE
INTERVIEW
The Department
may request that you participate in a brief interview for the student
worker vacancy. This will be a good opportunity to test your job interview
skills. If you are unsure of your interviewing skills, please contact
the Career Center for assistance. At the interview the duties and
responsibilities of the job will be discussed as well as any special
rules of the department. During the interview, the supervisor should
provide you with a list of expectations, such as:
- The
number of hours they would like you to work
- How
you should keep track of your time
- Specific
details of the duties
- Causes
for dismissal
- Student
pay rate
- In
addition, some duties involve access to sensitive or confidential
information. The supervisor may discuss his/her policy
on confidentiality with you and may ask you to sign a confidentiality
agreement prior to beginning work in the department.
WORKING
FOR A RELATIVE?
If
a student worker is requested to work in the same department
with a family member, the immediate supervisor needs to direct
this to the Office of Human Resources for approval prior
to making a work assignment.
CAN
I BE FIRED?
Your
supervisor may dismiss you from a position if you are not
adhering to the agreement you made when you were hired. The
dismissal will be reported to the Financial Aid and the Office
of Human Resources. While we will work with you in finding
another job, we cannot guarantee placement if the reason
for dismissal is negligence on your part of lack of cooperation
with the supervisor of the department.
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