Student Policies & Procedures
Employee Relations
The SEO is responsible for all aspects of management and employee relations, including performance management, employee conduct consultations, disciplinary actions, and conflict/dispute resolution for student employees. We provide confidential consultation both to employees and to University management.
Our goal is to promote, encourage, and strengthen communication between employees and management at all levels; promote and safeguard the proper application of University personnel policies; establish and heighten mutual trust and acceptance within the campus community; and provide confidential, fair, reliable, and effective resolutions in a timely fashion.
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
Four hourly wage levels are recommended for self-help students 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 $12 must be approved by the Student Employment Office.
Level I – $8.00 an hour
Employees at Level 1 have limited special skills, and little or no previous training or work experience. They are typically underclassmen. These students need training to carry out their work. The student employee at this level is generally well supervised; and jobs are often of a routine nature, requiring little decision making.
Level II – $9.00 an hour
Employees at Level II have some previous training, knowledge, or experience. Their work is generally supervised, but these student workers are able or allowed to make some independent decisions.
Level III – $10.00 an hour
Employees at Level III have broad knowledge and skills. A Level III employee is typically an upperclassman or graduate student with previous training or experience. This employee can use independent judgment. These jobs require considerable mental activity. Specific course work, training, and work experience are necessary.
Level IV – $12.50+ an hour
Employees at Level IV are graduate-level students pursuing an advanced degree. They should have previous training or experience, the ability to use independent judgment, and considerable critical thinking abilities.