Student Employment Handbook

Introduction

The Career Services Center Director is the appointing authority responsible for the administration of student employment throughout the eight-campus system. Kent State employs an average of 4,500 students annually in over 7,000 campus work assignments. The University's student employment programs are subject to and will be administered in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and statutes governing employment practices.

Both The Career Services Center's Student Employment Departmental Handbook and the Kent State University Policy Register serve to clarify the procedures, policies, and legal hiring practices associated with student employment at Kent State University.

A student desiring to meet educational expenses through part-time employment should be encouraged and assisted in locating employment opportunities. In addition to being a financial resource, part-time employment can serve as an educational tool to increase the student's job skills and enhance future career opportunities. Employment should complement a student's academic experience.

The Career Services Center's centralized student employment service is designed to provide all students equal access to job information and a broader range of job opportunities. Such a system facilitates efficient and effective coordination of campus resources to serve the needs of both students and employers.

Student employment benefits the students and the University. Statistics report that employment contributes to a large degree whether or not students stay in school. Kent State University recognizes the importance of maintaining a program of employment for students that provides them with financial assistance, work experience, and service opportunities. It is the policy of the University to employ students part-time, and not to displace or reduce full-time employment opportunities.