Navigating Student Employment Opportunities at Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) recognizes the profound impact that on-campus employment can have on a student's academic and professional journey. This article serves as a comprehensive guide for students seeking employment opportunities at GVSU, outlining the different types of student employment, the resources available, and the benefits of engaging in experiential learning.
The Significance of Student Employment
Beyond the obvious financial benefits, student employment at GVSU offers invaluable opportunities for personal and professional development. As a supervisor, you will be making a huge impact in their educational achievement. Experiential Learning is a means of bridging the gap between the classroom and the workroom and allows students to formally direct their employment experience. They do this through establishing clear goals tied to career development or general professional growth.
Types of Student Employment at GVSU
GVSU offers various types of student employment to cater to the diverse needs and backgrounds of its student population. Understanding these categories is crucial for both students seeking employment and departments looking to hire student workers.
Traditional Students
Traditional students are undergraduate students who have not received Federal Work-Study and who are most likely citizens of the United States. Departments will pay for 100% of these student wages for their hours worked. Traditional students are limited to working 25 hours during the academic year and 40 hours during the Spring/Summer semester as well as during specific GVSU breaks.
Federal Work-Study Students
Federal Work-Study student are students who are provided with specific work-earned funding through their financial aid package. Federal Work-Study is a federal program that subsidizes the employers part of the cost of paying student employees. The department will only be responsible for paying 25% of the student's wage, and the Federal Work Study funds will pay the remaining 75%. This can allow more student workers to be hired or reduce your current budget.
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International Students
International students are citizens of a country outside of the United States and who have been granted work authorization. These students have different hour regulations set by USCIS and may not exceed 20 hours worked per week during the academic year and 40 hours during the Spring/Summer semester as well as during specific GVSU breaks.
Graduate Students
Graduate students are students who have already completed their undergraduate degree and are obtaining further education. Graduate students can work in both undergraduate and graduate student positions on campus and are often hired as graduate assistants through the Graduate School.
General Eligibility
Students may work as a student employee as long as they are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits.
Resources for Finding Student Employment
The Student Employment Office at GVSU is dedicated to providing students with the resources and support they need to find meaningful employment opportunities. The goal of Student Employment is to provide a centralized source of employment information and opportunities for Grand Valley State University students.
Workday
Workday is used for all student employee hiring and payroll processes on campus. This includes posting and searching for jobs, employment paperwork, time tracking, and paychecks. Student Employment provides an online resource, Workday, enabling students to search for employment opportunities on-campus.
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Handshake
Handshake is the job sharing platform that Grand Valley uses to help students find off-campus employment. Not only does Handshake help students locate off-campus employment, it also has the ability to connect students to internships, part-time employment or even a career after graduation. Handshake isn't just limited to the Grand Valley community. Handshake can be a great tool for a variety of businesses and employers to search for, interview, and hire employees. You decide which jobs to apply for. We also partner with off-campus employers through Handshake to connect students and alumni to employment opportunities both in west Michigan and throughout the country.
The Importance of Effective Supervision
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Experiential Learning at GVSU
Grand Valley State University is committed to the overall experience of its students, both as academic learners and employees on campus. “We acknowledge and celebrate the breadth of our professional education and the power of integrating liberal education and experiential learning within it to ready students for life and career. We celebrate our work as a catalyst for economic development of our region and enterprises around us.” - President Philomena V.
Student Employment Office
Student Employment is located within the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. The goal of Student Employment is to provide a centralized source of employment information and opportunities for Grand Valley State University students. We provide an opportunity for practical work experience as a means of financial assistance while at Grand Valley.
Outstanding Student Employee Scholarship
The Student Employment Office is happy to announce that Sara Sietsema was awarded the Outstanding Student Employee Scholarship in 2025!
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Disclaimer
Grand Valley State University Student Employment maintains this web site as a service to GVSU students. The presence of job announcements on this site does not indicate an endorsement or recommendation from GVSU or Student Employment.
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