Student Employment Guide for Students:

See our web page www.finaid.wwu.edu/studentjobs

All student employment positions are classified in terms of the mode of remuneration. Student employees are paid based on the types of compensation, listed below. All student employment positions must be compensated without regard to gender or other affected groups per Western's Affirmative Action policy unless a bona fide occupational qualification exists as provided by WAC 162-16-240.

Hourly Pay Positions - On-campus

• Most student employment positions are in this category. Work-study students must be paid on an hourly basis. In order to maintain equity and consistency in the student work experience programs, Student Classification Guidelines have been established. See www.finaid.wwu.edu/studentjobs

On A Per Job Basis

• An agreed upon sum is paid in return for services rendered to the University when the assignment or project is completed. This may include a one-time assignment or a series of related assignments or projects.
  
• The rational for determining pay rates must either be on file in the Student Employment Center, or accompany the Student Employment Form.

Salaried Positions – Non-Uniform

• The rate of compensation based on a monthly amount. Currently, only Resident Advisors and Associated Student positions are salaried.
  
• The rational for determining salary rates must either be on file in the Student Employment Center or should accompany the Student Employment Form.

Must not have Other University Employment

 A student is not eligible for student employment if he or she has another type of employment position at the university. For example, a student is ineligible for student employment if the student has a temporary or permanent classified staff, administrative exempt staff, or faculty employment position. A student with a student employment position who subsequently receives university employment in a non-student employment classification becomes ineligible for student employment.