One of the most important aspects of employing students is making sure they are adequately trained on their job duties.
- Student employees should be trained on:
- specific tasks required for their job
- office equipment, procedures, and any other useful information specific to the department
- Student employees should be introduced to the various people they may work with in their positions.
- Supervisors should communicate expectations to student employees as early and as clearly as possible including topics such as:
- time management, setting priorities and meeting deadlines
- calling in sick, taking vacation and being late
- submitting schedules and timesheets
- Student employees are required to complete discrimination and harassment training within their first 30 days of employment.
- On-Campus student employees should also be trained on other University policies such as the drug and alcohol policy.
- Here are some tips for training your student employees.