Winter Student Employment Supervisor Training

Posted: January 31, 2024

By: Student Employment


The “How to Hire a Student Employee” training series educates on-campus employers, supervisors and campus partners with the knowledge they need to hire student employees, comply with policies and procedures and provide students with experiences that support their career and professional development.

(Sessions will be recorded and made available for those unable to attend live.)

Part 1: Drafting & Posting Job Descriptions
Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 1:30–3 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom
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This training will cover how to draft intentional job descriptions to support student career development and equitable hiring. A demo will be provided for posting jobs and managing applicants in Handshake.

Part 2: Hiring & Onboarding
Thursday, Feb. 22 | 10–11:30 a.m. | Virtual via Zoom
REGISTER HERE

This training will review the step-by-step process for hiring and onboarding your chosen candidate(s) effectively and efficiently. It will include a deep dive into the SEAF, requirements and processes for new hire paperwork (I-9s, W-4s, and Direct Deposits), start dates, onboarding/orientation best practices and more.

Hiring International Students On Campus
Thursday, Feb. 29 | 11 a.m.–noon | Virtual via Zoom
REGISTER HERE

While hiring both domestic and international students will be covered in parts one and two, this session will focus specifically on the hiring process for international students. The session will cover policies, challenges these students face, ensuring equitable access to on-campus jobs and supporting a smooth transition to work. 

Student Employment is also excited to collaborate with Human Resources and the Office of the University Ombudsperson to open staff/faculty supervisor trainings to student employment supervisors.

Managing Conflict Through Inclusive Communication
Monday, Feb., 12 | 10–11:45 a.m. | STCN 210

In this interactive session, supervisors will be introduced to concepts on the dynamics of conflict and communication strategies that help prevent conflicts from escalating, promote resolution and build trust. These quarterly, in-person sessions will be capped at 20 participants.

REGISTER HERE on EngageSU by selecting “Request Session.” A registration confirmation e-mail will be sent with a calendar invite. Please check your Junk folder in case you miss it.