2.7 Student Employment
Related Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board Policy: 4.5 Student Employees
Related Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board Procedure: None
Purpose: To comply with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Policy 4.5
with regards to student employees and wages rates established for this
classification of employee.
Part 1: Definitions
Work study. A type of financial aid which is primarily need-based and for which
a student must be employed in a position identified for this purpose. The
financial aid funds for these positions are provided by either or both federal
and state financial aid programs. Work study employment must conform to
the applicable federal, state and/or institutional work study program
regulations which address source of funds for the positions, placement on
payroll and other terms and conditions of employment. Payroll for these
positions is processed through the college's student payroll system.
Student help. A category of employment at the college for enrolled students.
Normandale Community College sets criteria for employment such as credit
load, wages, and maximum hours. The college will also determine whether
selection of a student will be determined on student need. Positions may
be funded by any appropriate source of campus funds. Student eligibility is
verified each enrollment term. Payroll for these positions is processed
through the college’s Payroll for these positions is processed through
the campus student payroll system.
Graduate assistant. A form of employment at the college for graduate students
enrolled at a system university. Usually, a graduate student assists in
instruction, research, or other activities related to their graduate program.
Positions may be funded by any appropriate source of college funds and
processed through the college’s student payroll system.
Classified or Unclassified student worker. A category of state employment
defined by the Department of Employee Relations for students who are
enrolled in colleges or universities, including those that are not part of the
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. Positions may be funded by any
appropriate source of campus funds and are processed through the state
SEMA4 payroll system. Eligibility as a student must be verified every six
months. Other criteria for employment are outlined in DOER Administrative
Procedures. These positions have their wage rates set by collective
bargaining unit agreements and are not subject to this policy.
Part 2: Wage Rates
Subpart A: Work Study, Student Help and Graduate Assistants. The
president of the college is granted authority to establish wage rates
for work-study students, student help and graduate assistants at or
above the minimum wage rate required by law. The president shall
consult with the college's student association and may consult with
other student groups as appropriate prior to changing wage rates.
Subpart B: Classified or Unclassified Student Worker. The wages and other
terms and conditions of employment are prescribed within the applicable
state collective bargaining agreement.
Part 3: Benefits
The college will comply with all federal and state laws, regulations, and rules,
as well as with collective bargaining agreements and the policies and
practices of the Minnesota State system. The college does not currently
offer benefits for Student Employees beyond those mandated.
Policy History:
Date of Adoption: Established prior to 2011
Policy Owner: Vice President of People & Culture
Date and Subject of Revisions: January 2024 – updated links and verbiage in alignment with Board Policy 4.5
Next Review Date: 2029