• Student Employment Overview
• Student Employment Program Agreement
• How to Get Paid
• Information on Taxes, Benefits, and Legal Policies
• Resignation & Termination Procedures

Follow the instructions below to find a job on campus, whether Institutional or Work Study funded.

The Career Services Center advertises part-time campus jobs online through the UST Connect system. This system is available to you 24-hours a day, seven days a week. You must complete a user profile and upload your resume on UST Connect before being able to search for jobs. If you email your resume to Career Services before uploading, a career counselor will critique it for you. Once your profile is complete, resume uploaded, and you are granted access to the UST Connect system, you will be able to search and view student employment opportunities.

All positions have detailed job descriptions and application instructions. While we have on-campus employment opportunities, jobs are competitive. You will need to apply early, and you will have to demonstrate to the supervisor that you are the best candidate for the job. All jobs at the University of St. Thomas provide skills and opportunities for you. Finding a job is quick and easy, just follow these steps:

1. Access the UST Connect system.
2. Log on to UST Connect. If you are a new user, you will create a profile at this time.
3. Click on “Jobs”, and select “Job Search” from the drop down menu.
4. Go to Position Type.
5. Select "Part-time: On Campus” and/or “Work Study”, if applicable.
6. Click the Search button.

UST Connect will search for all available on-campus / Work Study positions and display any matches. You can view individual job descriptions by clicking on the desired job title, and apply as instructed.

Good luck with your job search. Contact Career Services if you encounter any difficulties.

• Your financial aid package will be reviewed. If the Financial Aid office has the ability to increase your Work Study award, you will be notified and will receive a new award letter.
• If you are not eligible for additional Work Study funding, the department can choose to continue your employment through their Institutional budget. The department will be responsible for paying 100% of your student wages.
• If you are not eligible for additional Work Study funding and your department is unable to continue your employment through their institutional budget, your employment will have to be terminated.

How many hours per week can I work?
Research suggests that working a limited number of hours (e.g., 10 hours a week) at an on-campus job appears to have a positive impact on student performance, while working a significant number of hours (e.g., 35 hours or more per week) has adverse consequences. The amount of hours a student can work each week primarily depends on the category of their student employment.

• Work Study student employees’ hours are dependent on the funding amount of their Work Study award.
• International student employees’ hours are dependent on their Visa status.
• Institutionally funded student employees hours have no restrictions other than those implied by Federal laws and the hiring department’s available employment funds.
• All students are encouraged to work a maximum of 20 hours per week.
• No student may work more than 8 hours per day.

Where do I get a time sheet?
Time sheets are available through the Human Resources office and distributed to each departmental supervisor.

Can I have more than one job on-campus?
Yes, you can have more than one job on campus. If you are a Work Study student, keep in mind that payment beyond your maximum award is not guaranteed. You should let all of your supervisors know where you will be working and how many hours. This will allow your supervisors to plan how many hours they can expect from you over the course of the year. As a Work Study student, you will be paid using your Work Study funds for all of your jobs. By having more than one job on campus, you are likely to run out of your Work Study award more quickly.

Who determines how much I can get paid?
Supervisors are responsible for setting individual pay rates.

How do I get a raise?
Raises are not guaranteed and are determined by your supervisor. Raises can be given at your supervisor's discretion on a per semester basis and can be based upon length of service and/or exceptional performance.

What happens if my time sheet is late?
A payroll schedule is posted on-line and in the Human Resources office. Time sheets must be delivered to the Human Resources office on or before the due date. Late time sheets will be paid the following pay period.

Why didn't I get paid?
There could be several reasons:

• Has all of your paperwork been completed and submitted to Human Resources office?
  Students will not receive a paycheck until all paperwork is received in the Human Resources office. Please refer to the information on Paperwork in this handbook.
• Was your time sheet submitted on time?
  Late time sheets will be paid the following pay period. If you need a payroll schedule, please contact the Human Resources office.

If you believe that your paperwork is complete and that your time sheet was submitted on time, please contact the Human Resources office at (713) 525-3142 for further assistance.

Can I be fired?
Yes, you can be fired. Your supervisor may dismiss you from a position if you are not adhering to the agreement you made when you were hired. Please refer to the Resignation and Termination Procedures in the Student Handbook.

I need help using UST Connect to find a job.
Instructions for using UST Connect to find a job are contained in the On Campus Jobs section in the Student Handbook. Additional assistance is available at the Career Services Office in Crooker Center during normal business hours.

If you have any questions regarding on-campus employment, please contact the Career Center at (713) 525-3160 or via email.