Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some answers to common questions about working as a student on the WTAMU campus.

1. Where is the Student Employment Services (SES) Office located and what hours is SES open?

SES is located in Room #120 of the Jack B. Kelley student center. Office hours are from 8:00 - 5:00 Monday through Friday in the fall and spring. In the summer SES is open 7:30 am to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 am to 11:30 am on Fridays.  Students can search the SES jobs database over the internet or in the SES office.

2. What are the advantages of working on campus?

On-campus jobs are usually clerical, custodial, or related to computer and food service areas. Often departments are willing to arrange a student's work around a class schedule. It is, of course, advantageous for students to schedule classes to accommodate a consistent work schedule. For example, they might create blocks of time for work such as 8:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm - 5:00pm.

3. Who is eligible to use Student Employment Services (SES)?

In order to obtain an on-campus position, you must be a currently enrolled WTAMU student. The only exception to this is during the summer when you must be either (a) enrolled the previous spring or (b) planning to enroll in the fall.

4. What is the Federal Work Study (FWS) program?

Work-study is a federally funded part-time employment program coordinated through Student Financial Aid.  Work Study funding is awarded as part of your financial aid package.  However, in order to receive the benefits of the award, you must obtain an on-campus position through the traditional interview and hire procedure. You will not be assigned a work-study position nor is the money put on your account with the Business Office to directly pay your fees.  Rather, it is paid to you through bi-weekly paychecks as compensation for the time you work in an on-campus job. Positions are posted with Student Employment Services specifically for work-study approved students; however, you may also work at ANY on-campus positions and still take advantage of your work-study award.

Check out the following web sites for additional financial aid information:

• WTAMU Student Financial Services
• WTAMU Scholarships
• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• Fast Web

5. How many hours can a student work on campus?

Although, 10-20 hours per week is the recommended work week for students, more hours can be worked.  However, students should not work more than 20 hrs/wk if at all possible.  WTAMU is dedicated to the educational success of our students and does not wish to keep students from their studies or limit participation in campus activities because of a demanding work load.

6. What do I do after I am hired?

Once hired by a WTAMU department, you MUST come by Student Employment Services to fill out employment paperwork.  You must bring provide proof of employment eligibility.  It is illegal and a liability for you to work without completing this paperwork.  If you are an international student, additional documentation is needed.

** WTAMU is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

If you are a student and are interested in utilizing the Student Employment Services facilities, here are the guidelines and policies for properly doing so:

1. You can access our Job Search Engine via our website.  To do this, you must be a current student of WTAMU and you must come by our office at least once to register your password.
    
2. ...or you can come by our office in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center to search for a job opportunity via our online computer terminals there.
    
3. In addition, some job opportunities listed through Student Employment Services have specified requirements, such as a Typing requirement, that you must meet or exceed before viewing detailed job information.  Online testing facilities are provided in our office to determine your level of ability in the areas of Typing, Spelling and 10-Key.  For obvious security reasons, these tests are administered through our office, only.  In addition, all job requirements and rules regarding Federal Workstudy eligibility will be enforced on our web-based search engine, as well as in our office.
    
4. In order to use any of our facilities, you must be a current student of West Texas A&M University.  Any person attempting to utilize our system who is not a current student may be violating university rules and regulations as well as State Laws or Regulations regarding computer security and privacy.   In addition, students who lend their respective Buff Gold Card numbers to other persons for the purpose of illicit access, as defined above, may lose their privilege to use the Student Employment Services facilities.
    
5. In order to ensure the validity of our online testing facilities, students must agree not to "pose as another student" when taking our various tests.  This is considered blatant cheating and may result in termination of privileges to use the Student Employment Services facilities, as well as any other university-mandated disciplinary action.
    
6. West Texas A&M University's Student Employment Services resources are provided free of charge to employers and to student job seekers. All hiring and compensation for work performed by student employees is handled directly between the student and the employer. The Student Employment Services Office does not perform background checks on students applying for jobs, nor on employers posting job opportunities. Employers and students are encouraged to request reference information from each other as needed to establish qualifications, credentials and overall fit between the employer and the student applicant.
   
   All job listings are posted at the discretion of the Student Employment Services Office. We will not post jobs that appear to discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, disabled or Vietnam Era veteran status, disability, or gender. The Student Employment Services Office also reserves the right to refuse to post jobs that do not support the interests of the University.
   
   West Texas A&M University's Student Employment Services Office provides a referral service and makes no particular recommendations regarding employers. We make no representations or guarantees about positions posted by this office. We are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of off-campus employment. Students are urged to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private off-campus employment.