Student Employment
Working at Florida Poly
Student employees fill essential roles within the academic and administrative departments at Florida Poly.
Student employees are considered temporary (OPS/Other Personnel Services), non-exempt, at-will employees. A student’s eligibility to work as a student employee is based on their enrollment status, the ability to legally work in the United States, and meeting the student employment eligibility criteria.
Eligibility
A student’s eligibility to work as a student employee is based on their enrollment status and the ability to legally work in the United States, in addition to satisfying the following criteria.
Current Students
- For an undergraduate student to maintain academic eligibility a student must:
- Maintain at least half-time enrollment status (6+ credits)
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher
- Successfully complete nine or more credit hours in the most recent fall or spring semester with a GPA of 2.0 or higher (previously enrolled students only)
- For a graduate student to maintain academic eligibility a student must:
- Maintain at least half-time enrollment status (5+ credits)
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
New Students
- Maintain enrollment status of at least half-time as an undergraduate or graduate student
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher
Employment Guidelines
- Students are limited to 20 work hours per week while classes are in session.
- Students may work 20-24 hours per week during semester breaks and the summer term. Exceptions may be granted during semesters breaks and summer terms to increase to no more than 32 work hours during summer months.
- Students will earn minimum wage. Payment for hours worked will be distributed during normal University payroll cycles.
- Students may not work during scheduled classes or exams.
Hiring Process
- All students are required to submit an application, which is then reviewed and approved by the Registrar’s Office to ensure the student meets the student employment eligibility criteria.
- All University employees are required to complete a background check and provide verification documents for the I-9 process.
- The interview and selection process is conducted by the hiring manager.
Federal Work-Study
Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study.
Opportunities for work-study positions at Florida Poly include:
- Admissions Center
- Cashier or bursar
- Laboratory assistant
- Academic Success Center
- Student Development
- Student records
- Off-campus tutoring
