Student Employee Guide
Revised October 2007
Muskegon Community College employs students in part-time, on-campus through federal and state government programs. These programs are designed to provide students with work experience and financial assistance as a part of their overall education. Eligibility for employment under this program is determined by the Financial Aid office upon receipt of ALL required application materials.
Prior to being hired as a student employee, you must place an updated resume and application on file with the Student Employee Coordinator for the prospective supervisor’s review.
Student Employment Eligibility
Students interested in becoming a student worker must meet the following criteria:
- ALL students MUST apply for Federal Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.ed.gov before semester begins.
- Students who have attended MCC must possess and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average to be eligible. If a current student worker fails to maintain the minimum 2.0 grade point average, he/she will be given one semester to bring up the overall GPA to 2.0 before employment is terminated.
- Student MUST maintain at least six credit hours per semester to qualify as a student employee.
- Students who plan to work during summer semester should complete a new financial aid form (for the next year) in February.
Policies & Procedures
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PAPERWORK
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ALL pre-employment paperwork MUST be comp you begin working. You may begin working when you receive your timesheet.
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SCHEDULING
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Meet with your supervisor to determine your work hours, working arrangement, and how training will take place. Remember that your education comes first; HOWEVER, MCC is under no obligation to continue your employment if you cannot cover the hours you were hired to work.
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This program is known as a "Work-Study" program; however, it does not mean that students are allowed to ONLY study while at work. It means that you are being PAID to work and gain valuable work expereince. ALL work must be completed as directed and only if there is time is studying allowed. |
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AUTHORIZED HOURS
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ALL student workers may ONLY work up to the number of hours approved on their Student Authorization Form. The number of hours worked MAY NOT EXCEED 20 hours per week or the authorized amount listed.
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TIMESHEETS
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You're responsible for:
- Completing timesheets with ink without excessive whiteout and easily legible.
- Completing the hours worked on your time sheet exactly as worked
- Insuring that you do not work during scheduled class time
- Signing your timesheets
- Getting you timesheet to your supervisor for their signature in a timely fashion
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PAYDAY
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Payday is every other Thursday, and checks will be direct deposited or mailed to the student’s address on file.
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NEPOTISM
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Absolutely no student employee can work in the same department as a relative.
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GRADING & PROCTORING TESTS
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Students MAY NOT grade or proctor tests in any situation.
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UNPAID WORK
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Students will NOT be paid for time worked during scheduled class time, unless a class is cancelled or rescheduled. Students MUST have documentation to give their supervisor and to be attached to the timesheet. (Example: An instructor absent report. This can be found on MCC’s website under Current Student, then Instructor Absence Report.)
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Grounds for Termination
This list of termination items can be extended by the student's immediate supervisors.
- Breach of confidentiality
- Theft or gross negligence resulting in serious injury to property, person or public relations
- Physical violence or obscene language when dealing with the public or other staff memebers
- Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while working
- Falsification of timesheets
- WIthdrawal from all classes
Work Rules
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You are entitled to a 15-minute paid break for every three consecutive hours worked.
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You may not work during holiday periods or between semesters unless you receive prior approval.
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If you are injured while at MCC, you must report it immediately to your supervisor and the Business Office. A written report must be filed. Include information on whether or not you were working at the time the injury occurred.
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By accepting employment at MCC, you become a representative of the College and are expected to assume the responsibilities that go with being such an employee.
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Any and all information you acquire on the job is confidential and must be treated as such.
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You are in a position where you meet students and the public. It is important that you be as courteous and helpful as possible.
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Work closely with your supervisor to make sure you understand your job responsibilities, the hours you will work, and exactly what is expected of you on the job.
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If work problems develop, schedule a time to discuss them with your supervisor immediately. Problems that cannot be solved at that level should be referred to the Student Employee Coordinator. Ask questions before problems become serious.
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If you will be late or absent from work, you are expected to contact your supervisor in advance.
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Dress standards vary from department to department, dependent upon the work environment. Consult with your supervisor for appropriate dress standard.
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You can be given a verbal warning if your work performance is or becomes unsatisfactory. In your verbal warning, your supervisor will specifically tell you which aspects of your work performance are unsatisfactory. Verbal warnings are to be given in a confidential manner, although you and/or your supervisor may wish to have a third party present.
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Under the terms of the Michigan Employment Security Act, students are excluded from Unemployment Compensation Coverage.
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Cell phones should be off at all times during work hours. In emergencies, individuals outside the college should know how to reach you at your department or through the Student Placement Office. |
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