New Student Employment Hiring Process
We are excited you’re interested in working on campus! There are many reasons and
benefits to working as a student employee while attending MVCC, including to offset
the cost of higher education and to obtain valuable experience, which can help build
your resume. We offer a variety of employment opportunities to our students at the
College and look forward to working with you to find the right fit.
On-campus jobs for Spring 2021 will begin to be posted on January 18, 2021.
Please feel free to stop into our online office hours for help at any point in the process.
Student Employment Hiring Guide
New Student Employee Orientation Schedule
How to Apply for an On-Campus Job Online
Apply for Student Employment Opportunities
Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) Form:
What You Need to Know
All employees are required to complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9)
form to verify that they are able to work in the United States. In order to complete
the I-9 form, all new hires are required to provide original and unexpired forms of
identification to Human Resources office at MVCC.
Here's the list of acceptable forms of identification.
Student Employment FAQ
Yes. Many offices and departments at MVCC employ students, including the Athletics
Department, Human Resources, Admissions, Information Technology, the Learning Commons, and
the Library. There are many opportunities to find employment in an area you are interested
in.
Positions will be available on the Student Employment webpage beginning August 19,
2020. You can browse and apply for current openings at
www.mvcc.edu/careerworks. Feel free to use this
guide to limit your search for on-campus jobs only.
For their first pay period, all student employees must fill out a paper timesheet
and submit it to the Payroll Office. Once your paperwork has been processed by Human
Resources, you will be able to complete an electronic timesheet in SIRS. For instructions
on how to log your time in SIRS.
Students employed by MVCC are limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week. However,
most students spend between five and 10 hours per week at their job. Students should
evaluate their work schedule based on their individual situation. For some students,
earning a paycheck is a high priority while other students may find their academic
obligations leave little time for anything but studying.
If you have previously worked at MVCC, you do not need to attend another New Student
Employee Orientation. You will need to apply for the position again, and then visit
Human Resources after applying and speaking with your supervisor to make any changes
to your information (taxes, direct deposit, address, etc.).
Once you have been offered a position on campus, you will need to attend a Student
Employment Orientation to review expectations and to review required employment paperwork.
After the orientation, you will receive an email with employment forms to complete.
Once you have completed the electronic forms, you will need to bring the proper forms
of identification needed for the I-9 (Employment Verification) Form to the Human Resources
Office (AB113). There someone will verify that your online forms are complete and
filled out correctly and will take copies of your IDs. You are not able to begin working
until Human Resources has receive all of the necessary paperwork.
The Federal Work Study Program allows students with financial need to work part-time
on campus to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. The program encourages
work related to your course of study with a flexible schedule, allowing students to
focus on their education. Students interested in Federal Work Study must apply for
financial aid and meet all MVCC deadlines. Preference is given to those students who
apply and submit all necessary paperwork early. To apply for work study, complete
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate your interest in
work study. For more information on the Federal Work-Study Program, please visit our
Financial Aid webpage.
All student employees, excluding those who work as a lifeguard, are compensated the
current New York State minimum wage: $11.80 per hour for 2020 and $12.50 for 2021.
All employees are required to complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9)
form to verify that they are able to work in the United States. In order to complete
the I-9 form, all new hires are required to provide original and unexpired forms of
identification to the Human Resources Office at MVCC.
For a list of acceptable forms of identification please visit www.uscis.gov/i-9.
The more students work, the more income they receive, which could reduce overall eligibility
for financial aid. However, in most cases, students earn far more by working then
they will "lose" in financial aid.
