This page will take you through the step-by-step process to hire student employees. Below you will find timelines, links, templates, suggested guidelines and resources for:
- Obtaining necessary approvals
- Developing position descriptions
- Recruiting applicants
- Reviewing and selecting candidates
- Officially hiring your student employee
For questions regarding WashU HR policies for hiring students, please contact your division’s HR partner.
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This is a new and growing website. Have a question that you think could be answered here, an idea for a template, or a need for a resource? Let us know!
Recruitment
- On-Campus Student Employment recruitment starts with Handshake – the only university-wide jobs database visible to all students. View detailed Handshake Instructions.
- All schools and campus departments are welcome at the annual On-Campus Student Employment Fair in August, regardless of when your recruitment cycle begins.
- Schools and departments who employ 15 or more students annually for recurring roles can be featured on the Large On-Campus Employers page. Submit your department’s student positions to be featured.
Candidate Selection
- Use this Interview Guide with tips and sample questions to learn more about best practices for student employee interviews.