Student Employment Coordinator
Job Description
EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title: Student Employment Coordinator
Job Category: Classified (non-exempt)
Department: Human Resources
EEO number: 26C111
Position FTE: 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: $18.54
Salary Band: CS 16
Job Summary/Basic Function
Under direction of the department supervisor, the Student Employment Coordinator is responsible for the facilitation and execution of the student employment program. This role ensures compliance with institutional policies, state and federal regulations and fosters a supportive environment for student workers and their supervisors. The coordinator serves as a point of contact for student employment operations, which promotes the university's goal of professional and academic growth of student employees.
Minimum Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED and four years (FT) of related work experience, OR two years of post-secondary education and two years of (FT) related work experience, OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of (FT) related work experience.
- Excellent verbal/communication skills.
- Writing and editing skills.
- Ability to calculate basic math.
- Thorough knowledge and skills to utilize current office equipment and a variety of complex software packages.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Essential Functions and percent of time
- 20% STUDENT-SUPERVISOR PROGRAM PROMOTION: Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to approve and classify student job descriptions and/or student job audits. Assist with and deliver training and presentations related to student employment operations.
- 20% DATABASES & OPERATIONS: Maintain and update student employment databases, job postings, and online systems to ensure accurate and timely information. Generate and verify reports and documents, including standard and customized reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Implement all aspects of the university's student employment program, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, employee status changes, verifications and payroll processes for student workers.
- 20% EVENT & PROGRAM SERVICES: Collaborate with other services units provide student employment program representation at campus and departmental programs and events contribute to the development of presentation, handouts and web resources.
- 20% COMPLIANCE & CORRESPONDENCE: Ensure compliance with university, state and federal policies, including work-study eligibility, payroll accuracy and timekeeping requirements. Advise on student employment policies and procedures, escalating complex or sensitive issues to appropriate personnel when necessary. Provides administrative support by reviewing and evaluating information and preparing both routine and specialized correspondence and reports.
- 20% STUDENT SERVICE / CUSTOMER SERVICE: Serve as a point of contact for visitors, students, and faculty, providing general assistance related to student employment. Refer students, as appropriate, to various student support offices on campus (i.e., enrollment services, career services, financial aid, registration, and OPERS). May supervise student employees, providing guidance and oversight as needed.
Working Conditions
Typical office environment. To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources. Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
First Consideration Date: 12/04/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21769
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