Student Policies & Procedures
Leave & Holidays
The work schedule follows the holiday/closing schedule for the University. Student employees are not paid for University holidays or closings. During adverse weather conditions, student employees are advised to contact the site supervisor to determine whether the University will be open or closed. If open, employees will need to discuss whether reporting to work is required and/or possible based on weather conditions. Student employees are not paid for hours not worked during periods of adverse weather.
Recruitment & Selection
The Student Employment Office (SEO) provides support to the entire campus and community throughout the hiring process of ECU student employees. SEO maintains an online job database to help current ECU students connect with part-time job opportunities both on and off-campus. Working a part-time job on or off-campus enables students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom toward future employment. Students who work while going to school have an opportunity to help pay with the cost of their education while gaining experience and valuable skills to enhance their career goals.
Hiring Managers should post student positions on People Admin.
For more information on becoming a student employee or what to do after hired, please review the Student Employee Hiring Packet.
The Student Employment Office can be reached at hireapirate@ecu.edu or 252-737-5573.
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Wage & Hour
Hourly wages are based on the student’s experience and the department’s required skill level. The department decides the pay rate for any student and may adjust these recommendations. However, for an undergraduate student, an hourly rate above $16 must be approved by the Student Employment Office.
Positions Eligible for Higher Pay Without Exceptions:
Certain job classifications are now eligible for pay rates above $16 per hour without requiring an exception request after approval from the Student Employment Office. These include:
- Specialized IT and research roles
- Transit positions
- Roles requiring certification (e.g., personal trainers, swim instructors, Group Fitness instructors)
- Clinical skills positions and tutoring roles for dental and medical students
Please be aware that the Student Employment Office must approve these eligible position classifications in advance to establish an appropriate hourly rate for each specific job classification. It is essential that the rates remain consistent for all student employees within the same job classification. Departments should reach out to Student Employment Office to request approval for a classification to be approved for higher pay without exceptions.
Student Hourly/Salary Increases:
- Justifications for pay increases must be based on departmental equity and available budget.
- After one full semester of employment, students may be (not required) eligible for a pay increase of $0.50 to $1.50 per hour, at the department’s discretion.
- Students must be in good academic standing (2.0 and above) and meeting job performance expectations to qualify for a raise.
- All pay increases must follow a designated approval process, with final approval from the Student Employment Office.
- Increases will take effect in the pay cycle following approval, either on the 1st or 16th of the month. Departments should notify the student in writing, concerning the increase, only after the rate has been approved in Banner by Student Employment.
- Only 1 pay rate adjustment is permitted per semester.
These adjustments are designed to address the challenges faced by both students and departments, ensuring fair compensation while maintaining operational efficiency.