Student Employment

Student employment is a best practice supporting student success, retention, and the development of career-readiness skills. The degree of these positive effects can depend on supervision, work conditions, and institute policies and processes. Supervisors are the linchpin of a positive student employment experience.

Handshake

Log into Handshake to begin searching for work-study jobs and non-work-study jobs.  

Student Questions

Who is Eligible?

Any Nazareth student enrolled in at least one credit (except International students must be certified full time) or registered for the following semester (if employed during the summer break).

What documentation do I need to be hired?

There are several different forms of documentation students can use to prove their eligibility to work in the U.S. View a list of acceptable documents that meet federal requirements. It is to a student’s advantage to demonstrate eligibility to work before starting to search for on campus employment. Only original, unexpired documents will be accepted for this purpose. These can be shown to staff in the Payroll Office in the basement of Smyth Hall, Room 40. No student may begin working without proving their eligibility to do so.

How do I find on-campus jobs?

Handshake: All on-campus jobs, both work-study and non-work-study (Regular employment) should be listed in Handshake. throughout the year. Most opportunities are filled at the beginning of the fall semester

On-Campus & Part-time Job Fair: During the weekend before fall classes begin, Nazareth holds a Job Fair which is the best place at the beginning of the academic year to find a job.

In addition: Some supervisors also hire students who simply ask if they have an opening. Don't be afraid to "ask around" in addition to using Handshake and attending the Job Fair.

What is work-study?

Work Study is a form of federal financial aid that allows departments to hire eligible students at a reduced cost (typically 50%) to the department but pays the student the same payrate as any other student. This makes the student with work-study a more viable candidate financially.

To determine if you have work-study, contact Financial Aid (finaid@naz.edu or 585-389-2310).  Eligibility for work-study does NOT guarantee you a job. You must apply and be accepted for an available position.  

Work-study provides a paycheck every two weeks, based on the number of hours worked. Because students receive pay directly, work-study does not credit their term bill. See the Nazareth payroll page for the work-study pay rate.

If you are unsure whether federal work-study is part of your package, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 585-389-2310 or e-mail finaid@naz.edu.

What if I can't find an on-campus job?

Apply to as many departments as possible to increase the likelihood you will be offered a position. If you have not secured an on-campus job by the end of the first week of classes, make an appointment to talk to your Career Coach as soon as possible. 

Can I work for more than one department?

Yes, you can have more than one on-campus job as long as the total number of hours worked does not undermine your academic efforts (While individual circumstances vary, we recommend you not work more than 10-12 hours a week while taking classes).

How do I find other part-time work?

A number of off-campus employers from nearby locations post jobs on Handshake for Nazareth University students. Some off-campus employers attend the On-Campus & Part-time Job Fair held at the beginning of each fall semester.

What happens when I find a job?

Congratulations on finding a job! You may have some questions relating to the payroll process. Visit Student Worker FAQs on Payroll's website for further information. 

Why Student Employment?

Benefits

Benefits of Student Employment to students include:

  • Earning money to assist with educational and personal expenses
  • Gaining valuable work experience to help build career experiences
  • Developing transferable skills and core competencies that strengthen marketability to future employers
  • Building relationships and expanding professional networks by connecting with staff, faculty, and students
  • Engaging in professional development opportunities to prepare students to be successful
  • Early testing of potential career paths
  • Increased likelihood of retention/persistence to graduation at Nazareth University

 

Learning Outcomes

Over the course of their employment with Nazareth University, Student employees will:

  • Learn skills and outcomes associated with their specific student employment role(s)/ position(s)
  • Gain and be able to identify transferable skills/career competencies
  • Learn what to do if they have a workplace conflict
  • Feel connected to resources on campus
  • Have the opportunity to receive and reflect upon supervisor feedback and evaluation

 

Student employees will improve their ability to:

  • Communicate verbally
  • Communicate in writing
  • Work collaboratively with others to achieve goals
  • Leverage technology to efficiently complete tasks/goals
  • Demonstrate effective work habits in the interest of the workplace
  • Learn about different viewpoints and backgrounds
  • Respond to needs using situational context and logical analysis of relevant information
  • Understand their own needs in the workplace

 

On-the-Job Best Practices

Preparing for Success on the Job

Exhibiting professional job behaviors is crucial for  being successful in any job or professional role. Employers report that the top qualities they look for in employees are:

  1. Ability to follow directions
  2. Ability to complete tasks on their own
  3. Ability to arrive on time and work a consistent schedule
  4. Shows enthusiasm toward the job
  5. Shows self-control
  6. Ability to take responsibility
  7. Ability to work unsupervised
  8. Shows respect for tools and equipment in the workplace
  9. Ability to accept constructive feedback
student workers during a phone-a-thon

Have Questions?

Center for Life's Work
585-389-2878
careers@naz.edu

Financial Aid
585-389-2310
finaid@naz.edu

Payroll
585-389-2039
payroll@naz.edu