Professional Development for Supervisors
The Center for Career Engagement collaborates with campus partners to develop and facilitate professional development for those who manage on-campus student employees.
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On-Campus Employment Supervisor Support Series
This new workshop series launches in Spring 2026 and is designed for any WashU staff or faculty member who directly hires, supervises, or otherwise supports student employees.
These informal sessions will provide connections, strategies, and resources that will elevate their student employment program.
Each workshop will address an issue central to on-campus employment. A brief presentation will be followed by discussion and collaborative problem solving.
Spring 2026 Dates: January 29; March 26; and May 28
All sessions are 9-10AM in DUC 276.
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Guest Speaker: Dan Dick, Manager, Compliance & Awarding Student Financial Services
Location: DUC 276
WashU staff and faculty who supervise and support student employees are invited to:
- Build community
- Learn about Federal Work-Study guidelines and procedures
- Problem solve common issues and share best practices.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Guest Speaker: Mandy Curtis, Department Coordinator, Campus Life
Location: DUC 276
WashU staff and faculty who supervise and support student employees are invited to:
- Build community
- Learn about Campus Life’s fun and unique student employee recognition program
- Problem solve common issues and share best practices.
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Guest Speakers: Carynn Smith, Associate Director for Programming and Campus Vibrancy, Campus Life and Joe Morris Coordinator, Student Transitions Student Transitions & Engagement
Location: DUC 276
WashU staff and faculty who supervise and support student employees are invited to:
- Learn about the CliftonStrengths assessment and how you can apply strengths-based thinking and engagement to your supervision practice.
- Problem solve common issues and share best practices.
- Build community.
Do you have an idea for a workshop topic? Let us know!