Work-Study Program
Award Types: Pacific Work-Study vs. Federal Work-Study
Work-Study is awarded to students by the Office of Financial Aid and is redeemed as wages for work
performed in qualifying jobs. Students receive either a Pacific Work-Study award or a Federal Work-Study award. Students receiving Pacific Work-Study are eligible to work only in on-campus positions, while students with Federal Work-Study are eligible to work on campus and/or at approved community service organizations off campus. For information or clarification about a financial aid award, please contact Stacie Englund in the Office of Financial Aid at 503.352.2858. Questions about obtaining Work-Study jobs may be directed to Julie Burris in the Career Development Center at 503.352-2877.
Work-Study Position Types: On Campus vs. Community Service
As stated above, whether a student is eligible to work only on-campus or also in off-campus community service Work-Study positions, eligibility is determined by the type of Work-Study award he or she receives. On-campus positions are available in various University departments throughout the academic year, while community service positions are available in approved community-based, government and non-profit organizations with hiring deadline September 28, 2007. Questions specifically concerning off-campus community service Work-Study jobs should be directed to the Career Development Center staff at: careerdc@pacificu.edu.
NEWS: The 2007-2008 Community Service Partners have been selected. Click here to see the participants selected for 2007-2008 academic year . All community service Work-Study positions for 2007-2008 have been posted on the Career Center's job posting website www.careercenterjobs.org. *Search under “P.U. Community Service Work-Study" in the Employer pull-down menu to find jobs. Follow application instructions in each job description.
STEPS TO FINDING A WORK-STUDY POSITION
Step One: Required Paperwork
Work-Study packets will be distributed to students during the first week of each Fall and Spring semester. These packets will include information about the following:
- Work-Study Manual: provides an overview of the Work-Study program and your involvement.
- Employment Authorization Form: students must complete their portion of the form, ensure that their hiring supervisor completes his or her portion of the form, and then submit the form to the Career Development Center BEFORE beginning working.
- I-9 Federal Work Form: students must submit original documentation to prove their eligibility to work in the U. S. Details about required I.D. and documentation are on the form. To see which documents qualify, click here to view the I-9 Required Paperwork list (Adobe PDF).
- W-4 Tax Form: required for employer withholding for Federal Income tax.
Step Two: Finding Work-Study Job Opportunities
Work-Study jobs (and other work opportunities) are posted at www.careercenterjobs.org. Positions and application procedures are described on the site. Students are also free simply to stop by offices around campus and inquire about possible positions of interest. Also, on the first Thursday of both Fall and Spring semesters, there is a Work & Service Fair at which local on-campus and off-campus employers recruit for open positions (which in some cases include regular part-time jobs, internships, and volunteer positions as well). These fairs provide excellent means of quickly surveying many opportunities. Organizations may vary in their hiring procedures, but most will provide applications and accept résumés on the spot. It is up to students to secure interviews and obtain positions. Download a Student Job Application (Adobe PDF).
Electronic Time Cards
After students are hired into a Work-Study position, their supervisors will issue them an electronic time card workbook to track Work-Study hours for each month of the school year. Time cards must be completed by students, and submitted to and approved by their supervisors. Supervisors are responsible for submitting time cards to Human Resources on the last day of the month. Questions about the electronic time card process should be directed to Human Resources. For more information on employment forms, visit the Human Resources Department web site.
Paychecks and Direct Deposit
Paychecks are available at the Pacific Information Center (PIC) on the 15th of each month. Paychecks not picked up at the PIC within a few days of the 15th are mailed to the student’s permanent address on file with Human Resources. Students may arrange for an electronic deposit of their paycheck directly from Pacific to their bank account by contacting Human Resources. For more information on employment forms, visit the Human Resouces department web site.