Student Employment Guide for Students:

A thorough and well-planned orientation allows the student to become familiar with the activities of the work place and to more quickly feel like an integral part of the staff. The following recommendation may be helpful:

• All student employees are required to have read and to understand the information provided in the Western Washington University Student Employment Guide. www.finaid.wwu.edu/studentjobs/ . Link to Online Guides. 
  
• Review with the student the University Code of Conduct regarding the use of computers.http://west.wwu.edu/atus/. 
  
• Explain the preparation, purpose and goals of the department/agency/work place and specify the student’s role in accomplishing the goals.
  
• Introduce the student to other staff members and provide a tour of the physical surroundings.
  
• Establish the basic conditions of employment, e.g. direct supervisor, hourly wage, work schedule, attendance requirements (how, when, and who to notify in case of absence or lateness).
  
• Explain office procedures and policies concerning breaks, use of telephone or office equipment for personal business, access to office coffee and kitchen facilities, etc. If necessary, provide guidance to the student regarding proper dress.
  
• Explain the student’s general work assignment and regular duties. Provide the student with a written job description.