Student Responsibilities and Conditions
Accepting a position involves a commitment. While you are primarily a student, and department supervisors are sensitive to your needs, you also have the responsibility as an employee to perform the assigned tasks to the best of your abilities. You are expected to be dependable, professional and considerate of others in the workplace.
Student employees are paid on an hours - worked basis. Holidays, snow days, sick days, meal time and travel time may not be counted as hours worked.
Students should not work more than twenty hours per week on campus while school is in session.
As a student, you are responsible for monitoring your work award, so that you do not exceed your earnings limit. Once you earn your work allotment, you must stop working (See "Policies" section under the title "Work Allotments/Earnings" for more information) . Please feel free to contact the SEO, extension 3862 or by email at cnewport@wheatonma.edu, if you have questions.
If students work more than one position on campus, you should notify your supervisors. An adjustment in hours worked per department must be made to accommodate both positions.
Students' earnings are subject to all federal and state taxes. If you wish to claim exemptions from taxes, please check your eligibility with the SEO.
Student employees must meet all the colleges' general eligibility requirements, including, but not limited to, enrollment in at least a half-time program, good academic standing, and satisfactory academic progress.
Problems on the Job and Terminating Employment
If students have a problem with their supervisors which cannot be resolved,you may consult with the SEO. The staff is here to assist you in all phases of your work experience.
If students voluntarily elect to terminate their student employment positions, they should give the department at least two weeks' notice.
Student employees must act in a professional manner concerning confidentiality of the College and student records. You may be required to sign a statement of confidentiality during the hiring process. A breach of confidentiality is just cause for immediate dismissal from your job. In addition, employment in the student employment program is also governed by the Wheaton Honor Code. Allegations of violation of this Code will be referred to the Judicial Branch of the Student Government Association.