Job Details

Position Title: Student Employment Coordinator

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: HR Coordinator

Job Duties:

The Student Employment Coordinator administers all human resources processes related to student employment, providing full lifecycle support across the university while partnering with departments and hiring managers to hire and support student employees. This role serves as a central resource for student employment by understanding workforce needs, guiding recruitment and HR processes, and ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements. In addition, the Coordinator performs key administrative functions such as maintaining records, coordinating processes, communicating policies, and serving as the primary point of contact to support a consistent, high-quality experience for both hiring managers and student employees.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Serves as a point of contact to employees, managers, and internal and external stakeholders. Responds to inquiries and escalates more complex issues to the appropriate authorities
Provides frontline coordination and operational support for student employees and hiring managers. Answers questions, helps them navigate student employment processes, and resolves issues or escalates more complex issues to the right person
Helps ensure a smooth and positive experience for both managers and student employees through consistent collaboration and communication
Audits and tracks compliance for various HR functions such as onboarding, off boarding, criminal background checks, and credentialing
Tracks required steps like onboarding, background checks, and employment eligibility to ensure everything is complete, accurate, and compliant with policies and regulations
Creates and maintains various HR specific reports, databases, and/or records to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and legal rules and regulations
Keeps student employment records accurate and up to date, understands different student job requirements across departments, and runs reports to support compliance and decision-making
Enters, reviews, and processes HR transactions according to established policies and procedures
Processes a high volume of student employment hiring, job changes, and other HR actions in the system, making sure everything follows university policies and employment rules
Manages the dissemination of HR related communications to various audiences under the direction of leadership
Communicates HR processes, student employment policies, and procedural updates to hiring managers and campus partners, including delivery of training when needed

Department: Human Resources

Compensation: Starting at $21.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

Past work experience in Human Resources or related field
Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Power Point)
Superior interpersonal and communication skills
Strong customer service skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with various groups and individuals
Ability to maintain discretion and the highest ethical and professional standards while dealing with confidential information
Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and team-oriented environment with quickly shifting priorities
Strong initiative and ability to remain adaptable to different situations and changes

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field
Experience utilizing an HR software, preferably Workday
Previous work experience in a college or university setting

Education:

Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application: Resume, Cover Letter

Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on 06/19/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration.