Hire a Student
How Do I Hire a Student?
Select the hire process from the list below.
AY 2020-2021 Background Check SA and ISA
*SA=Student Assistant
*ISA=Instructional Student Assistant
Student Hire Classifications
Student Assistant: Your standard SA includes job titles such as Administrative, Peers, Technical Assistants, etc. For a full list of job titles, visit the Payroll Services website.
Instructional Student Assistant: ISA’s provide grading, tutoring or instruction to the other CSU students for 50%or more of their work time. ISAs are part of a Collective Bargaining Unit, represented by the UAW (Unit 11). The terms and conditions of the appointment are covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU and the UAW.
Background Check Student Assistant: To determine whether your student employment position requires a background check, please reference the information on this page: https://www.cpp.edu/career/faculty/student_background_check.shtml
Work Study Student Assistant: If you would like to hire a work study student, contact the Financial Aid Office for more information on funding and approval before posting your job on Handshake. If approved, you will need to follow the work study hiring process. Please note that work study eligible students will be able to view work study jobs on Handshake. Non work study students cannot view work study jobs on Handshake.
Important Dates
Summer 2020 Hires Timeline: 6/1/2020 – 8/31/2020
AY 2020-2021 Re-Hire Timeline: 9/1/2020 – 5/31/2021
AY 2020-2021 New Hires Timeline: 8/10/2020 -5/31/2021
Who manages the student employment process?
The student employment process begins at the Career Center, but it is facilitated by various departments. Please reference your main point of contacts below:
Career Center
Role: Handshake and background checks
Contact: studenthires@cpp.edu
Human Resources Services Customer Service Center (HRSCSC)
Role: Student on-boarding and I-9
Contact: hrscsc@cpp.edu
Financial Aid Office
Role: Federal Work Study
Contact: Lupe Linares, glinares@cpp.edu
Payroll Services
Role: Student hire forms, payroll, time reports, Tableau eligibility
Contact: Susana Gonzalez, sgonzalez1@cpp.edu
Additional Resources: