Getting a Campus Job

Getting a Campus Job

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• Where are jobs listed?

  Jobs are listed on WorkLink, the online job search management tool for student employment, FWT and other work opportunities for students. Once logged in, select the “Campus Jobs” shortcut.

• What paperwork?

  To be hired, you need an Authorization Form. In order to generate your authorization form, you must complete both the I-9 and W-4 forms. Please note that we must see original identification documents in order for you to work on campus (see I-9 form for acceptable forms of identification). Contact the FWT & CDO with questions. International students should check in with the International Student Advisor (ISA) in the Office of Student Life.

• Now, how do I apply for jobs?

  New students:

  • New first-year and transfer students with Federal Work Study (FWS) allocations and international students with “regular employment” allocations in their aid awards, complete the online student employment application sent during the summer.
  • Once you’re on campus, you will meet with supervisors/employment coordinators who will make the final selection for positions.
  • If you are hired, and after you have completed the W-4 and I-9 forms, your supervisor/employment coordinator will complete an Authorization Form and you can begin work.

  As a new student you should follow the same procedure as returning students IF:

  • You did not complete the employment application in the summer by the deadline, or
  • You do not accept the position(s) you may be offered as a result of the summer application process, or
  • You do not have a financial aid award which includes a FWS or regular employment allocation.

  Returning students:

  • Complete the online student employment application and review “Terms and Conditions of Employment,” which are both in the Document Library of WorkLink.
  • Upload the application to the “Your Documents” section of WorkLink and use this to apply online to any campus jobs listed on WorkLink. Note that some positions may require other information (such as a resume), skills, or experience.
  • If interested, a supervisor/employment coordinator will be in touch with you to set up an interview.
  • If you are hired, your supervisor/employment coordinator will complete an Authorization Form, and you can begin work..

• What if I am not Federal Work-Study eligible?

  Only students with Federal Work-Study (FWS) in their financial aid awards are eligible for jobs paid on the FWS payroll, but other students can be paid through the non-FWS payroll known as “regular pay.”

• How many jobs may I apply for?

  Apply for more than one job. You may not be hired for the position that’s your first choice, particularly in your first term at Bennington. Check WorkLink regularly; a job you want may open up later or in another term. Please note that fewer student position are available in the spring and you are not guaranteed a job, even if you have been awarded Federal Work Study.

• What are the hourly rates of pay?

  Effective January 1, 2013, the hourly pay rate for students is $8.60 per hour. There are some student positions that pay $8.75 per hour.

• How many hours can I work?

  Some jobs require an equal number of hours each week; others may be short term, or vary according to the workload. Students work an average of 5–6 hours per week in a term; however you may work up to an average of 9–10 hours per week. Students can never exceed more than 20 hours in a single week. Currently, students cannot earn more than $1,150/term.

• Can I have more than one job?

  Yes. For each separate job you take, your supervisor or employment coordinator must complete an Authorization Form, which establishes that you’ve been hired at a specific pay rate. Get additional forms from the FWT & CDO, CAPA 16. Please note that, currently, students may not earn more than $1,150 per term from all campus jobs combined.

• How do I get paid?

  • Your supervisor or employment coordinator will complete your Authorization Form and return it to the FWT & CDO.
  • Timesheets will then be sent to your supervisor or employment coordinator. As you work during the term, complete your timesheets showing the hours you have worked during the current (usually two-week) pay period. Make sure your timesheet is submitted each pay period, by the payroll deadline. A payroll schedule is sent with your timesheet packet.
  • Your paycheck is sent to your College mailbox or you may have your check direct deposited in your bank account.

• Can I do Federal Work Study (FWS) during Field Work Term (FWT)?

  FWS funds are not often available during FWT. If the funding is available, however, some students may work off-campus at local non-profit organizations which offer specific Federal Work-Study positions. Check in November with the FWT & CDO.

• Are my earnings, even Federal Work-Study (FWS), taxable?

  Yes. Student earnings, including FWS earnings, are considered earned income and are therefore subject to all applicable taxes.