Procedure
- Discuss at department level, including Fiscal Officer, need and feasibility of hiring a student employee
- Inform the Office of Research and Partnerships Employee Services via the completed Student Hire Request Form.
- Start date must be at least 5 business days from receipt of Student Hire Request Form submission.
- Please note: The Office of Research and Partnerships' Employee Services may request more processing time for these transactions during peak processing times (May, August, December, January).
- If the student has a Federal Work Study Award, please attach the paperwork to the Student Hire Request form.
- The Office of Research and Partnerships Employee Services will process the student hire
- The Office of Research and Partnerships Employee Services will notify supervisor, timesheet approver, requestor and student employee their hire has been complete and the student may begin working.
- Start date must be at least 5 business days from receipt of Student Hire Request Form submission.
Handshake Posting Form - Handshake is a web-based job listing service that provides University departments greater access to UA students and alumni. University departments can advertise part-time and internship positions.
In order to be considered for a Student Employee position, a student must be a University of Arizona student enrolled in at least 6 units. Audited courses do not satisfy this requirement. Non-UA Students will need to be hired via a University Staff position.
Please review the Student Employment Manual for additional information.
For assistance determining the appropriate classification and rate of pay for your student worker position(s), please visit this website: https://policy.arizona.edu/employment-human-resources/student-worker-jo…
A student worker may work up to 25 hours per week during the Fall and Spring Semesters, and up to 35 hours per week during Summer Session, Winter Session, and Spring Break.
In the event a student worker holds more than one student worker position, the total hours worked per week in all jobs are subject to the maximum work hours set forth above.
Student Residence Hall Assistants may work up to 15 hours per week in another student worker position.
International Students: J-1 or F-1 international students may work up to 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring Semesters without written permission from International Student Services. During Winter and Summer Sessions, they are allowed to work up to 35 hours per week. Contact International Student Services for more information.