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How to hire a student

Student assistant posting process:
Step 1:  Go to Cougarlink and sign on as an employer. If this is the first time using CougarLink, you will need to complete a simple registration form and post the position locally.

Step 2: Complete the job posting information.

Selection process:
Step 1:  Students will complete an application for the position and submit it to the department. The department will go through applications and call students in for interviews.

Step 2:  Once student has been selected, complete a Personnel Action Request (PAR) Form from Human Resources. 

Step 3:  All students will need to complete a brief orientation through HR

Step 4:  When the position has been filled, go back to CougarLink to close the posting.

Federal Work Study posting process:
Step 1:  Go to Cougarlink and sign on as an employer. If this is the first time using CougarLink, you will need to complete a simple registration form and post the position locally.

Step 2: Complete the job posting information.

Selection process:
Step 2:  Students will return applications to the department. Department workers need to make a copy of the student's Job Eligibility Form. This form verifies that the student is eligible for work study money.

Step 3:  The department will go through the applications and call students in for interviews.

Step 4:  Once student has been selected, fill out a PAR Form from HR.

Step 5:  Return PAR Form from HR and schedule student for orientation through HR.

Step 6:  Call the Career Center so the position can be removed.