Navigating Student Employment at Fresno State: A Comprehensive Guide

Fresno State strongly encourages and supports the employment of its students. Working on campus offers numerous advantages, from offsetting tuition costs to gaining valuable practical experience. Studies even suggest that students working between 1-20 hours per week boast a higher average GPA and improved enrollment retention and graduation rates compared to their non-working peers. This article provides a comprehensive overview of student employment opportunities at Fresno State, including on-campus positions, Federal Work-Study (FWS), and guidance for both students and supervisors.

On-Campus Student Employment: An Overview

Fresno State supports the employment of its students. The Career Development Center plays a crucial role in managing part-time on-campus student employment opportunities for Fresno State students through HireFresnoState. This platform serves as the central hub for connecting students with available positions across various departments and offices within the university.

HireFresnoState: Your Gateway to On-Campus Jobs

The Career Development Center manages part-time on-campus student employment for Fresno State students through HireFresnoState. Students seeking on-campus employment should begin their search on HireFresnoState. This platform lists both work-study and non-work-study positions. First-time users will need to set up profile information on HireFresnoState. Visit HireFresnoState for job listings.

Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program: Earning While Learning

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federal financial aid program awarded to students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. Students are employed by various offices on campus, and their wages are drawn against their work-study award.

Eligibility for Work-Study

To be eligible for a work-study award, students must demonstrate financial need. Financial need is determined by the following formula: Cost of Attendance minus Student Aid Index equals Financial Need of $2,000 or more. Scholarships count toward your financial aid package. If you have no Remaining Need, you may not be able to participate in the program. To see if you have Remaining Need, log into your My Fresno State account; go to Student Center; select My Finances; click on View Financial Aid; select Aid Year at top of list; click on Financial Aid Summary; and look at Remaining Need amount. This must be at least $645 for a 1 unit 50-hour internship, $1,290 for a 2 unit 100-hour internship or $1,935 for a 3 unit 150-hour internship or higher to earn the scholarship.

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Applying for Work-Study

The question of whether a student is interested in work-study is no longer on the 2024-2025 FAFSA. Visit HireFresnoState for job listings that interest you, for both work-study and non-work-study positions.

What to Do if Your Work-Study Award Was Canceled

If your work-study award was canceled, complete the Work-Study Interest Form, found at Work-Study Interest Form.

Getting Hired: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students

Create an Account: New Users: Create your account with your information.
Explore Job Listings: Visit HireFresnoState for job listings that interest you, for both work-study and non-work-study positions.
Complete Required Paperwork: You will e-sign once you have been officially hired.
Obtain Your Check: You’ll need to go to the Payroll Office (Room 211 in the Joyal Administration Building).
Determine Start Date and Work Schedule: Then you can determine a start date and your work schedule. Work with your supervisor to determine your work schedule.
Accessing Your Timesheet: Log on “Webclock” to enter your hours. You will want to check with your supervisor to find out when timesheets are due. Your supervisor will review and approve your time each month.
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Important Considerations for Student Employees

Work Hour Limits: Student employment is generally limited to 20 hours a week TOTAL.
Wage: You will earn a wage, which will be at least the California State minimum wage.
Work-Study Program Timing: The work-study program is only offered during the fall and spring semesters. The academic year in July.

On-Campus Employment Beyond Work-Study: Departmental Opportunities

Beyond the Federal Work-Study program, various departments across Fresno State offer employment opportunities to students. These positions are typically funded through departmental funds. Several departments actively seek graduate students to fill Teaching Assistant (TA) positions.

Teaching Assistant (TA) Positions: Opportunities for Graduate Students

Several departments actively seek graduate students to fill Teaching Assistant (TA) positions. These opportunities provide valuable experience in assisting faculty with teaching responsibilities, grading assignments, and leading discussion sections.

Examples of departments seeking graduate student TA applicants include:

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The Department of Music
The Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
The Department of Plant Science
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures (Spanish TA applicants)
The Department of English (Determinant on successful TA Eligibility and Department Eligibility)

Guidance for Supervisors of Student Employees

Supervisors play an important role in mentoring our student employees at Fresno State. Appropriate training for your new student employee is crucial to starting them off with a solid foundation to be successful. Be sure to set expectations such as dress code, punctuality, professionalism, personal cellphone usage, as well as office phone and in-person etiquette. (See Customer Service Skills Training under Helpful Forms and Links). Here's a guide for supervisors:

Create a Job Description: Create a Job Description that gives a clear picture of what the student employee will be doing. Be sure to include the learning outcomes and career readiness skills they are gaining by doing the job.
Post the Job: Post your job description on HireFresnoState. First-time users will need to set up a profile in HireFresnoState.
Determine Hiring Criteria: Determine ahead of time what you are looking for when hiring your student employee. This will be very helpful when developing your interview questions.
Hire in PeopleSoft: Once you have selected who you wish to hire, you will need to hire your student employee in Peoplesoft at least 1 week prior to their start date.

Fresno State's Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Fresno State is committed to nondiscrimination and non-harassment in accordance with Federal, State, and CSU Policy.

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