A normal work week for students is 12 to 15 hours. Work-study salaries begin at $6.75 per hour and range upward according to skill and experience.

Students must have and maintain a semester and cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 and be registered for at least six credit hours to be eligible for work-study. Students employed through the America Reads Initiative must maintain a semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. In special circumstances, these rules may be appealed by petition.

Students are notified by their notification letter of their work-study award. Those students receiving a work-study award are eligible to interview for available positions.

The offer of a work study award is only an offer, not a guarantee that there will be a position available for you.

IF HIRED, THE STUDENT MUST MEET WITH THE WORK-STUDY COORDINATOR TO COMPLETE A WORK-STUDY CONTRACT, I-9, W-4, AND PAYROLL ACTION FORM. THIS MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO THE STUDENT'S FIRST DAY OF WORK.

Throughout the year work-study employee orientations are conducted. All work-study employees should attend one of these orientations soon after being hired. Student employees will be paid for this time.

The pay period for all work-study employees begins the 21st of each month and ends the 20th of the following month. Work-study employees are paid the last day of the month. Should the last day fall on either a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the employee will be paid on the prior business day.

All completed and signed time cards must be submitted to the Payroll Office, by the work-study supervisor, no later than the 20th of each month. A late time card will delay the student's pay check until the next pay day. The individual department may request a manual voucher be paid on a late time card, but the department will be charged $25.00 for each manual voucher request. This request must first be approved by the Payroll Department.

Student employees are expected to dress neatly and appropriately for an office. Students should not wear any short mini-skirts, short shorts, cut-offs, ragged jeans, tank tops or midriff tops, etc. Students employed through the America Reads Initiative must follow the dress code for teachers at the school in which they are employed.

Student employees need to notify their supervisor when they will be late for work or absent. Tell your supervisor in advance if you know you will be absent.

Extended conversations and socializing can be distracting in a work environment. Please discourage friends and family from visiting you at work.

Please do not do your school work during work hours.

It is important that you understand that you can be terminated for any of the following reasons:

1. Working under the influence of alcohol, stimulants, or any other drugs;

2. Missing work for two consecutive days without notifying your supervisor;

3. Reporting more hours on your time card than you actually work;

4. Violation of Dixie State College's policy on confidentiality of student/employee records;

5. Working during a scheduled class/exam.

An important responsibility of Dixie State College is confidentiality of student/employee records. Records must be treated confidentially and professionally. They may be discussed only with individuals authorized to have access to such records. It is recommended that all Work-Study employees complete the FERPA tutorial at ferpa.dixie.edu

Violations of the Dixie State College policy on confidentiality of student records is a violation of the Student Conduct Code and constitutes grounds for termination.

Any student employee who provides confidential information from their office to anyone outside the department will be terminated immediately and referred to the Dean of Students Office for expulsion from the college.

Follow these guidelines to prevent pressure on yourself concerning access to records:

1. Do not let friends, relatives or acquaintances know you have access to confidential data;

2. Do not use computer terminals or files for any purpose other than to perform functions assigned to your by your supervisor;

3. Report to your supervisor anyone's attempt to gain unauthorized access to information.

You may not earn more than the amount approved on your work-study contract. You and your supervisor will be notified monthly of your earnings to date and remaining eligibility.

You should give your supervisor at least two weeks notice if you plan to end your employment.

If you are injured while at work, please report immediately to your supervisor. If you need to seek medical treatment, you need to go to the following clinic :

IHC Workmed
577 South River Road
St. George, UT 84790
(435)688-6350

We have contracted with this clinic to handle all our worker's compensation injuries. If it is after 8:00 p.m., then you should go the emergency room at Dixie Regional Medical Center. Please do not go to your personal doctor for this initial visit.

Take pride in your position at Dixie Sate College. The impression you make may influence the attitude of visitors. Listen carefully and give clear and polite responses. Call people by their first names if possible. Be considerate of other's feelings.

Don't be afraid to ask questions or ask for help. It is better to admit you don't know something but are willing to learn than to give someone incorrect information.

Questions about Employment?
Email finaid@dixie.edu


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