Rowan University Student Employment Opportunities and Resources
Rowan University offers various student employment opportunities designed to support students' academic and personal growth. These opportunities range from on-campus residential roles to hourly assignments across different departments. This article provides an overview of student employment at Rowan University, focusing on the Community Assistant (CA) position and the process for hourly student assignments.
Community Assistant (CA) Position
The Community Assistant (CA) position is a valuable opportunity for undergraduate students to develop leadership skills, contribute to the residential community, and gain valuable experience in student support.
Role and Responsibilities:
Community Assistants (CAs) are undergraduate student staff members who reside on campus. They play a crucial role in helping students adjust to university life, fostering a positive community environment, and addressing interpersonal issues. CAs serve as a primary point of contact for students facing challenges or seeking guidance.
Their responsibilities include:
- Assisting students with acclimating to the university environment.
- Building a positive community within the residence halls.
- Navigating interpersonal concerns and conflicts.
- Facilitating roommate mediation.
- Responding to crises and emergencies.
- Enforcing university policies.
- Identifying campus resources for students.
- Providing general residential assistance.
CAs are available to students throughout the day and a CA on duty is available every night from 8:00 pm to 7:00 am. The CA on duty can be reached by calling the duty phone for the specific building, with the number posted around the hall. The CA should be your first contact for situations such as: roommate conflicts, getting involved in your community, identifying campus resources, and other residential assistance.
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Compensation and Benefits:
The CA position is a one-academic-year commitment. In return for their service, CAs receive:
- A furnished, single-bedroom in an assigned residence hall or apartment.
- A campus meal plan providing 14 meals a week when classes are in session.
- A \$1,000 stipend for the academic year (\$500 per semester), disbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
Special Housing Accommodations:
Students with special housing accommodation needs related to a disability or other condition must submit their requests to the Office of Accessibility Services by the specified deadline to be considered for placement.
Hourly Student Assignments
Rowan University also offers various hourly student assignments across different departments. These assignments provide students with opportunities to gain work experience, develop professional skills, and earn income to support their education.
Student Work Study Electronic Form:
All hourly student assignments (i.e., FWS, IWS, etc.) are processed through the Student Work Study Electronic Form in Self-Service Banner. This electronic form has replaced the Student EPAF system previously used to enter student assignments.
Uses for the Student Work Study Electronic Form:
The Student Work Study Electronic Form is used for:
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- Assignment Entry: To enter an assignment for a student.
Important Considerations:
- I-9 Requirement: If a student has never worked for the University before or has a gap in work history of one year or more, an I-9 form may be required.
- Position Numbers: Human Resources does not provide position numbers. Position numbers are assigned by different departments based on the funding source of the position.
- Training Resources: Full training resources for the electronic form can be found under the Resources tab in Self-Service Banner.
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