What types of employment are available at BGSU?
Students work in nearly every academic department, administrative office and auxiliary area on campus. Jobs are also available
in areas that support the daily operation of the University, such as Dining Services, Facilities Services, and in residence
halls.
How do I get a job?
Job vacancies are posted in WorkNet, which can be accessed through your MyBGSU portal. Students create a WorkNet profile and
then run searches against the database of job vacancies. Job vacancy listings include a description of the job, the department,
the skills required, the work schedule, the rate of pay, and a contact person. Based on your interest, qualifications, and
schedule, you call or visit the contact person to arrange an interview. You may interview with more than one employer before
accepting a job offer. Once hired, you and your employer will complete a hire form. You then take your hire form to Student
Employment (along with the documents described below) and complete the rest of the hiring process. Student Employment will
notify your employer when you are "cleared to work." You then can begin working, according to the schedule arranged with your
new supervisor.
What documents do I need to work on campus?
In order to work on campus, you will need to provide proof that you are eligible to work in the U.S., complete tax forms,
and decide whether or not you wish to participate in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement (pension) System. In order to comply
with Immigration and Naturalization Service requirements, most students provide a passport, OR an original birth certificate
or social security card (unlaminated) AND photo identification such as a driver's license or student identification card.
Photocopies are not acceptable.
Am I limited to certain types of jobs?
Job vacancies are noted as either Federal Work Study (FWS), Regular Employment, or either. Regular jobs are open to any eligible
BGSU student. If you have FWS eligibility, you can work at a FWS or a Regular job. Jobs posted as "FWS-ONLY" require that
you must have FWS eligibility to accept a position in that department. Some departments hire only students with Federal Work
Study eligibility.
How many hours will I work?
Most students work 12-15 hours per week, but it depends on the job and class schedules. Job postings list the exact or total
weekly hours required for the job. Some jobs are flexible, others require that you work specific hours or shifts. Jobs are
available to fit nearly every student class schedule. Most administrative offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Libraries, dining halls, computer labs, residence halls, and the recreation center have extended hours, so there are
opportunities for evening and weekend employment. During your interview, be sure to discuss the work hours. Once hired, you
will arrange your work schedule with your supervisor.
How much do BGSU students earn, and how are they paid?
Beginning hourly wages start at the state minimum wage of $7.30 (as of Jan. 1, 2009) and higher, depending on the job and
the duties required. Some positions are paid on a contractual basis. Students typically earn raises for good performance.
Students are paid every other Friday (with exceptions for certain holidays). Paychecks can be deposited directly into savings
or checking accounts or picked up at the Office of the Bursar. Students can also choose to have a set amount of each paycheck
to be applied to their bursar account via payroll deduction. Students can access (and print) their paycheck information by
selecting the View Paycheck link from MyBGSU.
2009-2010 Student Pay Schedule
