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human:student_hiring_guide [2026/10/12 21:38] – [Undergraduate Student Hiring Guide] Michaela Clarkhuman:student_hiring_guide [2026/10/13 21:54] (current) – [RA/GA Hiring Guide] Michaela Clark
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 ==== Job Titles & Definitions ==== ==== Job Titles & Definitions ====
  
-**Student Assistant **series positions are for undergraduate students only, in most cases. *if the student is undergraduate/work study, please refer to Student Employment website: ([[https://www.ucdenver.edu/lynxconnect/career-center/job-search/student-employment|Student Employment (ucdenver.edu)]]+**Student Assistant** series positions are for undergraduate students only, in most cases. *if the student is undergraduate/work study, please refer to Student Employment website: ([[https://www.ucdenver.edu/lynxconnect/career-center/job-search/student-employment|Student Employment (ucdenver.edu)]]
  
-**Teaching Assistant and Graduate Part Time Instructor**  positions are coordinated by the program lead for each course area based on enrollment. Please refer to the SEHD Wiki Pattern of Administration: [[https://wiki.cu.studio/handbooks/pattern_of_administration?s[]=teaching assistant#teaching_assistantssecondary_instructors|https://wiki.cu.studio/handbooks/pattern_of_administration?s[]=teaching%20assistant#teaching_assistantssecondary_instructors]]+**Teaching Assistant and Graduate Part Time Instructor** positions are coordinated by the program lead for each course area based on enrollment. Please refer to the SEHD Wiki Pattern of Administration: [[https://wiki.cu.studio/handbooks/pattern_of_administration?s[]=teaching assistant#teaching_assistantssecondary_instructors|https://wiki.cu.studio/handbooks/pattern_of_administration?s[]=teaching%20assistant#teaching_assistantssecondary_instructors]]
  
 **Graduate Assistants (GA)**: This position is focused on administrative work for a department and is not directly involved in instruction or research. **Graduate Assistants (GA)**: This position is focused on administrative work for a department and is not directly involved in instruction or research.
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 ==== Required Trainings ==== ==== Required Trainings ====
  
-Supervisors, please review[[https://www.ucdenver.edu/offices/human-resources/learning-development/|this list of required trainings: www.ucdenver.edu/offices/human-resources/learning-development]]. +Supervisors, please review [[https://www.ucdenver.edu/offices/human-resources/learning-development/required-training|this list of required trainings]]
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-This includes **FERPA **for roles that have access to student information, and **Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct **and **Information Security **trainings for all employees. Supervisors, please be sure to inform student employees of all trainings that may apply to them in their role. SEHD HR is available to you if you have questions including support to check that trainings have been completed.+
  
 +This includes **FERPA** for roles that have access to student information, and **Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct **and **Information Security **trainings for all employees. Supervisors, please be sure to inform student employees of all trainings that may apply to them in their role. SEHD HR is available to you if you have questions including support to check that trainings have been completed.
 ==== Limit of Hours Worked ==== ==== Limit of Hours Worked ====
  
-Graduate students who hold full-time assistantships (20-25 hours per week) are** generally not eligible for additional work at CU**. If there are occasional special opportunities, requests for exceptions can be made by the supervisor to the Dean.+Graduate students who hold full-time assistantships (20-25 hours per week) are **generally not eligible for additional work at CU**. If there are occasional special opportunities, requests for exceptions can be made by the supervisor to the Dean.
  
 Refer to the [[https://www.ucdenver.edu/lynxconnect/career-center/job-search/student-employment|student employment ]]handbook, especially the section on “Work Hour Regulation.” This resource is regularly updated and should be checked first, but as of Nov 2024… Refer to the [[https://www.ucdenver.edu/lynxconnect/career-center/job-search/student-employment|student employment ]]handbook, especially the section on “Work Hour Regulation.” This resource is regularly updated and should be checked first, but as of Nov 2024…
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 [[https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider134/student-employment/student-hourly-employment-handbook.pdf?sfvrsn=3691c0ba_4|Student Hourly employees]] who are graduating may work to the end of the semesters pay period, and do NOT need to end their position after the last day of classes and/or finals week. [[https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider134/student-employment/student-hourly-employment-handbook.pdf?sfvrsn=3691c0ba_4|Student Hourly employees]] who are graduating may work to the end of the semesters pay period, and do NOT need to end their position after the last day of classes and/or finals week.
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-[[https://ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider22/financial-aid/student-employment/2024-2025/2024-2025-student-employment-bi-weekly-payroll-calendar.pdf?sfvrsn=1b0e91bb_3|Fall 2024 pay period ends 12/21/24]] 
  
 ==== Leave Benefits ==== ==== Leave Benefits ====
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 ==== Pay Ranges for graduate student employees, and job codes ==== ==== Pay Ranges for graduate student employees, and job codes ====
  
-Common pay rates for SEHD graduate student positions in 2025 are as follows. We must be above the minimum wage at least, which is $19.29 in 2026. \\  \\+Common pay rates for SEHD graduate student positions in 2025 are as follows. We must be above the minimum wage at least, which is $19.29 in 2026.\\ 
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 Research Assistant, job code 1505, $20 - $25 per hour Research Assistant, job code 1505, $20 - $25 per hour
  
 Graduate Assistant, job code 1502, $19.29 - $23 per hour Graduate Assistant, job code 1502, $19.29 - $23 per hour
  
-Masters level students tend to be more in the $19.29 + range \\+Masters level students tend to be more in the $19.29 + range\\
 Doctoral level students tend to be more in the $20 – 23 range. Doctoral level students tend to be more in the $20 – 23 range.
  
 For context, minimum wage in Denver increased from For context, minimum wage in Denver increased from
  
-$12.00 –> $12.85 in 2020 –> \\ +$12.00 –> $12.85 in 2020 –>\\ 
-$14.77 –> $15.00 in 2021 –> \\ +$14.77 –> $15.00 in 2021 –>\\ 
-$15.00 –> $15.87 in 2022 –> \\ +$15.00 –> $15.87 in 2022 –>\\ 
-$15.87 –> $17.29 in 2023 –> \\+$15.87 –> $17.29 in 2023 –>\\
 $17.29 –> $18.29 in 2024 –> $17.29 –> $18.29 in 2024 –>
  
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 $18.81 –> $19.29 in 2026 $18.81 –> $19.29 in 2026
  
 +//Note that Denver minimum wage is anticipated to increase again in 2027.//
 ==== Tuition Reimbursement ==== ==== Tuition Reimbursement ====
  
 Commonly around SEHD, if tuition reimbursement is included in the Graduate student position, this wording is used on the letter of offer: Commonly around SEHD, if tuition reimbursement is included in the Graduate student position, this wording is used on the letter of offer:
  
-The starting wage for this position will be $20 per hour effective on 06/15/2021, with a maximum of 9 hours of in-state tuition credits for the fall semester and a maximum of 9 hours of in-state tuition credits for the spring semester. The wage is based on the responsibilities assigned to you, and in accordance with the student employment job class descriptions.+The starting wage for this position will be $XX per hour effective on XX/XX/XXXX, with a maximum of 9 hours of in-state tuition credits for the fall semester and a maximum of 9 hours of in-state tuition credits for the spring semester. The wage is based on the responsibilities assigned to you, and in accordance with the student employment job class descriptions.
  
 Tuition remission is provided for the purpose of supporting the scholarly pursuits of graduate students who work at least twelve weeks in an academic year semester and maintain satisfactory academic progress toward their degrees. Tuition remission is provided for the purpose of supporting the scholarly pursuits of graduate students who work at least twelve weeks in an academic year semester and maintain satisfactory academic progress toward their degrees.
  
-Typically, the stipend award letter for students working on a grant references the info below. The student will need to pay the fees in most cases, along with books. Fees can vary widely depending on which courses the student takes, but $600 is a good ballpark.+Typically, the stipend award letter for students working on a grant references the info below. The student will need to pay the fees in most cases, along with books. Fees can vary widely depending on which courses the student takes.
  
-**These amounts change routinely, and should be verified using the Graduate tuition & fees rate chart for School of Education & Human Development - [[https://www.ucdenver.edu/student-finances/tuition-fees/graduate|https://www.ucdenver.edu/student-finances/tuition-fees/graduate]].**+**These amounts change routinely, and should be verified using the Graduate tuition & fees rate chart for School of Education & Human Development - [[https://www.cudenver.edu/student-finances/tuition-fees/graduate-tuition|https://www.cudenver.edu/student-finances/tuition-fees/graduate-tuition]].**
  
-**Fall/Spring (9 credits)** \\ +**Example: Fall/Spring (9 credits)** \\ 
-Tuition Credits = $3,393.00 \\ +Tuition Credits = $3,393.00\\ 
-Fees = $600.00 \\ +Fees = $600.00\\ 
-Hourly rate = $22.00 for 20 hours per week \\ +Hourly rate = $22.00 for 20 hours per week\\ 
-Total Salary Amount = $7,040.00 \\ +Total Salary Amount = $7,040.00\\ 
-Total Dollar Award = $11,033.00 \\  \\  \\  \\+Total Dollar Award = $11,033.00\\ 
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 Most of the time, scholarships are given to RAs, because those positions are research oriented, and funds come from a grant. Some scholarships are paid through SEHD for recruitment, reviewed by a committee, from a PhD tuition speedtype. Most of the time, scholarships are given to RAs, because those positions are research oriented, and funds come from a grant. Some scholarships are paid through SEHD for recruitment, reviewed by a committee, from a PhD tuition speedtype.
  
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 ==== Grant-Funded positions ==== ==== Grant-Funded positions ====
  
-If the position is grant funded, it is helpful to include a note that the position is contingent upon grant funding. In the past, SEHD HR has used this wording in the letter of offer: \\ +If the position is grant funded, it is helpful to include a note that the position is contingent upon grant funding. In the past, SEHD HR has used this wording in the letter of offer: \\ //This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of the position and tuition assistance is entirely dependent on the continued availability of the grant funds.//
-//This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of the position and tuition assistance is entirely dependent on the continued availability of the grant funds. //+
  
 ==== Advertising for SEHD student positions ==== ==== Advertising for SEHD student positions ====
  
-General student positions are posted on Handshake and renewed each semester. We use a job ad template which was created in 2021, in collaboration with Sandy Mondragon. +If there is a specific need (approved student position through department/individual budget), a position search can be posted on Handshake. In order to do this, a Formstack must be completed, found here: [[https://ucdenverdata.formstack.com/forms/sehd_postings|SEHD HR Postings & Promotions form]] (Select Student from drop down menu).
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-Applications must be received by the semester deadline (July 31 for fall, December 31 for spring, and April 30 for summer) in order to be considered when a position becomes available. Applications will be cleared each semester. +
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-If there is a specific need (approved student position through department/individual budget), a position search can be posted on Handshake. In order to do this, a Formstack must be completed, found here: [[https://ucdenverdata.formstack.com/forms/sehd_hr_search|HR Search Form - Formstack]] (Select Student from drop down menu).+
  
 ==== To Hire a Graduate Student ==== ==== To Hire a Graduate Student ====
  
-Once a student has been identified, a few hiring steps need to be taken. **Please anticipate several weeks for hiring paperwork processing ** (even if the student is a current employee). Onboarding requirements include completing a background check, employment verification, and other on-boarding steps. Generally, the more advance notice we can have, the smoother the onboarding can be for you and the new colleague. +Once a student has been identified, a few hiring steps need to be taken. **Please anticipate several weeks for hiring paperwork processing**, even if the student is a current employee. Onboarding requirements include completing a background check, employment verification, and other on-boarding steps. Generally, the more advance notice we can have, the smoother the onboarding can be for you and the new colleague.
   * Submit the [[https://ucdenverdata.formstack.com/forms/sehd_hr_new_hire|Hire Request Form]] (select Student from the drop-down menu) using your requested details.   * Submit the [[https://ucdenverdata.formstack.com/forms/sehd_hr_new_hire|Hire Request Form]] (select Student from the drop-down menu) using your requested details.
   * The submitted form will automatically notify the SEHD HR team of your hire request.   * The submitted form will automatically notify the SEHD HR team of your hire request.
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 If the supervisor prefers, HR can set up the position as hourly/biweekly. This means the student will need to submit biweekly timesheets, and the supervisor will need to log in to review and approve timesheets. This option is sometimes used if the work is sporadic and hours vary, or if the supervisor has others using timesheets and wants to simplify the routine for all student workers, etc. If the supervisor prefers, HR can set up the position as hourly/biweekly. This means the student will need to submit biweekly timesheets, and the supervisor will need to log in to review and approve timesheets. This option is sometimes used if the work is sporadic and hours vary, or if the supervisor has others using timesheets and wants to simplify the routine for all student workers, etc.
  
-Here is a link to the student biweekly schedule: [[https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider134/student-employment/2022-2023-student-employment-bi-weekly-payroll-calendar.pdf?sfvrsn=a476f2ba_4|2022-2023-student-employment-bi-weekly-payroll-calendar.pdf (ucdenver.edu).]] We encourage all students and supervisors to set reoccurring reminders for deadlines.+Here is a link to the student biweekly schedule: [[https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider134/student-employment/2022-2023-student-employment-bi-weekly-payroll-calendar.pdf?sfvrsn=a476f2ba_4|2026-2027-student-employment-bi-weekly-payroll-calendar.pdf.]] We encourage all students and supervisors to set reoccurring reminders for deadlines.
  
 For students being paid on a biweekly basis, we encourage them to review the MyLeave Guide ([[https://olucdenver-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/emilie_seneff_ucdenver_edu/EXbmcGHTz3lFqr2sqQcmepoBzeCdgacizUsb6pFs8MZU7w?e=AOSQko|How to Use MyLeave - Student Guide.pdf]]) to set up preferences prior to their first timesheet deadline. For students being paid on a biweekly basis, we encourage them to review the MyLeave Guide ([[https://olucdenver-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/emilie_seneff_ucdenver_edu/EXbmcGHTz3lFqr2sqQcmepoBzeCdgacizUsb6pFs8MZU7w?e=AOSQko|How to Use MyLeave - Student Guide.pdf]]) to set up preferences prior to their first timesheet deadline.
  
-For new supervisors (and as a refresher for current supervisors), you may reference this guide on how to acces MyLeave, approve timesheets, and general FAQs: [[https://www.cu.edu/docs/sbs-my-leave-supervisors|https://www.cu.edu/docs/sbs-my-leave-supervisors]]+For new supervisors (and as a refresher for current supervisors), you may reference this guide on how to access MyLeave, approve timesheets, and general FAQs: [[https://www.cu.edu/docs/sbs-my-leave-supervisors|https://www.cu.edu/docs/sbs-my-leave-supervisors]]
  
 Are you going on vacation? Set up a proxy! This feature allows supervisors to "transfer" timesheet approval to another leader on the team. This comes in handy right around payroll deadline time & has less impact on student pay. See more information here: [[https://www.cu.edu/docs/sbs-my-leave-supervisors|https://www.cu.edu/docs/sbs-my-leave-supervisors]] Are you going on vacation? Set up a proxy! This feature allows supervisors to "transfer" timesheet approval to another leader on the team. This comes in handy right around payroll deadline time & has less impact on student pay. See more information here: [[https://www.cu.edu/docs/sbs-my-leave-supervisors|https://www.cu.edu/docs/sbs-my-leave-supervisors]]
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 ==== Job description standards ==== ==== Job description standards ====
  
-Currently in SEHD, available resources regarding job descriptions are in the student handbook ([[https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider134/student-employment/student-hourly-employment-handbook.pdf?sfvrsn=3691c0ba_4|student-hourly-employment-handbook.pdf (ucdenver.edu)]]) page 28. This provides an overview of the information that could be included in the job description. Additionally, on the Student Hire Formstack (found on [[https://wiki.cu.studio/|SEHD Wiki page]]) where the job description upload is needed, an example is provided.+Currently in SEHD, available resources regarding job descriptions are in the student handbook ([[https://www.ucdenver.edu/lynxconnect/student-resources/student-employment/forms-policies|student-hourly-employment-handbook.pdf (ucdenver.edu)]]). This provides an overview of the information that could be included in the job description. Additionally, on the [[https://ucdenverdata.formstack.com/forms/sehd_hr_new_hire|Student Hire Formstack]] where the job description upload is needed, an example is provided.
  
 ==== Semester dates for each semester and for summer ==== ==== Semester dates for each semester and for summer ====
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 HR can check with the Student Employment team to get the specific dates for each semester. HR can check with the Student Employment team to get the specific dates for each semester.
  
-Although this link provides monthly payroll deadlines ([[https://www.cu.edu/hcm-community/pay-employees/payroll-production-calendars|https://www.cu.edu/hcm-community/pay-employees/payroll-production-calendars]]), the student biweekly calendar can be hard to find. It’s a button at the bottom of this page as of 6/28/21: [[https://www.ucdenver.edu/lynxconnect/career-center/student-employment|https://www.ucdenver.edu/lynxconnect/career-center/student-employment]]+Monthly payroll deadlines can be found here: [[http://www.cu.edu/hcm-community/pay-employees/payroll-production-calendars|www.cu.edu/hcm-community/pay-employees/payroll-production-calendars]] (may require sign-in) 
 + 
 +The biweekly payroll calendar can be found here: [[http://2026-2027-student-employment-bi-weekly-payroll-calendar.pdf|2026-2027-student-employment-bi-weekly-payroll-calendar.pdf]]
  
 ==== Can we hire a GA or RA prior to them starting classes in the fall? ==== ==== Can we hire a GA or RA prior to them starting classes in the fall? ====
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 After a student resigns (or is terminated) from their position with SEHD, the best practice is to close out any access they may have been granted. If SEHD IT granted the access (ie: Q/T drives, or other programs), a email must be sent to remove the access (send to: [[sehdhelp@ucdenver.edu|sehdhelp@ucdenver.edu]]). After a student resigns (or is terminated) from their position with SEHD, the best practice is to close out any access they may have been granted. If SEHD IT granted the access (ie: Q/T drives, or other programs), a email must be sent to remove the access (send to: [[sehdhelp@ucdenver.edu|sehdhelp@ucdenver.edu]]).
  
-Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for submitting a [[https://ucdenverdata.formstack.com/forms/employee_checkout_notification?sso=5f0dd3f462ad5&sso=63e28f36407fc|checkout notification form]]. (*This is to be completed if a student is leaving University employment and does not hold a position with another team.)+Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for submitting a [[https://ucdenverdata.formstack.com/forms/sehd_hr_separations|Separations form]]. If the student has multiple positions with you, please specify which one(s) are being terminated. If you know the student is graduating or separating from the university entirely, please note this in the "additional pertinent details" section, as this will prompt us to reach out to other relevant parties to determine if other positions can be terminated.
  
 For other applications/programs granted by the supervisor, the supervisor is responsible for removing the resigned student. For other applications/programs granted by the supervisor, the supervisor is responsible for removing the resigned student.
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-Supervisors should complete this form once a student resigns and/or is terminated. 
  
  
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