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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT 101
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Student Employment/Work-Study spans two campuses,
450 campus offices, and over 30 Community-based
organizations. Student employees must apply for
positions. Student employment is a competitive process
that mirrors a post-graduate job search process, so
meeting with a career advisor is a great first step.
Student positions are posted by individual departments
(on-campus jobs), not for profit agencies (off campus
work-study) or external employers (for-profit companies,
government, etc.) on the career portal Handshake.
All students receive a free account on Handshake to
search for part-time jobs, internships, volunteer positions,
and eventually, full-time jobs. Students must submit
competitive resumes, cover letters, and, at times,
references, writing samples and/or an ePortfolio link in
order to be offered an interview for a position. Students
may receive assistance in the application process, i.e.
writing a resume, mock interviews, etc. from Career
Services.
HOW MANY HOURS CAN I WORK
Research indicates that students should work between 10
and 20 hours per week in order to balance their academic
and work responsibilities successfully. Students at Loyola
University Chicago are limited to working a maximum of
19.5 hours per week but are encouraged to maintain a
weekly work schedule closer to 15 hours per week. Please
work with your supervisor to build a schedule that is
conducive to your class schedule.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDE
L O Y O L A U N I V E R S I T Y C H I C A G O
Work-Study (FWS)is a Federal grantawarded aspart ofa Financial Aid Package. It
isearned byworking a job either on-campus or in the CommunityWork-Study program
during the Fall or Spring semester (notduring Summer). Work-Study award varies based
on the student’s economic need perthe FAFSA. The undergraduate typical awardrange
is$1,500-$3,500 with the average being $2,000 (for the year). Graduate students need to
contactFinancial Aid to determine Federal Work-Study eligibility and potential award
amounts. Furthermore, Law school students should contact the Law School's Dean's
Office for information on work-study opportunities. Please note that receiving a FWS
award amount does not guarantee employment.
The Work Authorization form is a documentthat isONLY needed when applying for a
job in the(off-campus)Community-Based Federal Work-Study program. This form is
available at either the HUB or the Financial Aid Office, Additionally, it tells the potential
employer the amount of the student's Federal Work-Study award. This is NOT required for
on-campus positions.
Note for Work-Study Students:If you take awork-study position, either on-campus or
in theCommunity-based Federal Work-Study program, besure to monitor your Work-
Study fund balancethroughout the school year to ensure you haveenough money to
cover the duration of youremployment. To get the most up-to-date balance onyour
Work-Study fund, see an Advisor in FinancialAid.
WORK-STUDY & WORK AUTHORIZATION FORM
C O M M U N I T Y - B A S E D F E D E R A L
W O R K - S T U D Y S A F E T Y
The Community Partners who host work-
study students are health, human service,
education, and community-development
organizations who are invested in Loyola
students and their safety. In addition,
Student Employment staff visit Community
Partner sites bi-annually. Student
Employment takes very seriously it's charge
of being stewards of the student experience
and works hard to ensure students are safe.
Student Employmentrecommends that
each student, regardless of which program
they are considering, should consider that
working in a large, urban area is going to
require a certain level of alertness. We also
recommend that every student review
ourPersonal Safety Guidebefore beginning
each semester and is located on our website
www.luc.edu/career/studentemployment.
Loyola students in F-1 status are eligible to
work up to 20 hours per week at an on-
campus job while school is in session.
Students may work on-campus full time
during their annual vacation and during
official school breaks. A student entering
the U.S. to attend Loyola may begin on-
campus employment no more than 30 days
before classes begin. Eligibility for on-
campus employment ends on the final day
of classes or on the date the student
completes his or her program.
I N T E R N A T I O N A L S T U D E N T S
( F - 1 V I S A )
You may work in a non-work-study position
at Loyola. F-1 students do not qualify for
work-study positions because they are
federally funded. If you find a non-work-
study position at Loyola, please consult with
your hiring department for completion of
the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Form. You will need a Social Security
Number to complete the form.To obtain
the Social Security Number form, required
employment forms, and employment
guidelines visit www.luc.edu/iss.
H A N D S H A K E
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1.UpdateyourHandshakeaccount to reflect
your current information (i.e., GPA) and
complete your profile.
2. Uploadyour resume into Handshake.
If you need assistance with your resume, you
can utilize the Resume Guide listed on the
Career Services website. If you need further
assistance you can set up an appointment to
meet with a Career Community Advisor via
Handshake. The Resume Guide can be found
at
www.luc.edu/career/resumejobsearchguides/.
3. Review positionsin Handshake: while
reading each position description, take note
of the location (can you get there on time?),
qualifications, and the application process.
4. Apply: follow the application instructions
included in the position description. Most
will ask for a resume and probably a cover
letter. If you see more than one job that
appeals to you,go ahead and apply to
multiple positions.
Only students who qualify for work-study
are able to view and apply for work-study
positions. To view both on-campus and off-
campus opportunities on Handshake
follow these steps.
Log on 1.
Select jobs in the top left corner2.
Select “Part-time”3.
Select “All filters”4.
Select "Work-Study”5.
Select “Show results”6.
Review positions and apply.7.
H O W T O S E A R C H F O R F E D E R A L W O R K - S T U D Y
P O S I T I O N S O F F - C A M P U S
When preparingfor your job search, obtain
a copy of your Work Authorization Form.
You canscan it into a PDFand upload it
into your Handshake account for ease of
sharing with prospective Community -
Based Federal Work-Study employers. The
work authorization form is available at the
HUB located on the first floor of the
Sullivan Center. The form tells the potential
employer the amount of the student's
Federal Work-Study award. The form is only
needed for off-campus employment.
J O B S E A R C H T I P S
A great way to find a student position is to
use Handshake, attend the Part-time, Job &
Service Fair in the fall, network with friends,
department websites, and bulletin boards
located throughout our campuses.
During the job application process make
sure you have an updated resume, cover
letter and submit all necessary documents
that are required, The application process is
competitive, so meeting with a Career
Community Advisor can help you be
prepared and put your best foot forward.
The following departments have multiple
positions that hire several students. This list
is not exhaustive and an asterisk indicates
the top non federal work-study employers
on campus.
Admissions
Halas Recreation*
Information Technology Services*
Residence Life
Student Complex
The University Libraries
Tutoring Services
Every student position is different so the
dress requirements are also different!
Always dress up for an interview and then
ask during the interview what the dress
expectations are for that position. Attire
across the University and our CBFWS
partners varies from very casual (i.e.
workout attire at Halas Rec Center) to
business casual (i.e. polo shirt and chinos).
Managers should provide each student
employee with basic attire expectations
during or just after the hiring process.
S T U D E N T E M P L O Y E E A T T I R E , A T T E N D A N C E &
P U N C T U A L I T Y
The responsibilities of the job require
regular attendance and punctuality. If you
will be absent or tardy, please contact your
supervisor as early as possible so that
staffing may be adjusted. Individual
departments may have more specific
requirements regarding notification for
absence and tardiness by which you must
abide. Please note: three consecutive days
of absence without prior notification to the
supervisor constitutes a voluntary
resignation.
C O N T A C T U S
Career Services
Phone: 773.508.7716
Fax: 773.508.7088
Email: careercenter@luc.edu
Lake Shore Campus (Advising)
Sullivan Center, Suite 255
6339 N. Sheridan
Water Tower Campus (Advising)
Schreiber Center, Suite 115
16 E. Pearson
The HUB
Phone: 773.508.7700
E-mail:hub@luc.edu
First floor of Sullivan Center
6339 N. Sheridan
Community Work-Study Work
Authorizations
Work-Study Balance
Student Employment
Omega Cruz
Phone: 312.915.8844
Email: ostyles@luc.edu
www.luc.edu/career/studentemployment
Federal Work-Study Questions (as it
pertains to work, see Financial Aid Office
for packaging/appeal questions)
Training & Development Design
Manager Support & Position Posting
National Student Employment Week &
Student Employment Awards
Financial Aid Office
Phone: 773.508.7704
Email: lufinaid@luc.edu
Sullivan Center
6339 N. Sheridan
http://www.luc.edu/finaid
Work-Study Questions (amount, balance,
and appeals)
Loyola University Human Resources
Department
Phone: 312.915.6175
Assistance for on-campus positions ONLY:
Direct Deposit, W2, Missing/Incorrect
Paycheck, Kronos Timecard Problems