Temporary Student Employment Coordinator

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For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitive benefits package t hat includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more. Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.

PRIMARY PURPOSE  The Student Employment Coordinator is a member of the Human Resources department and reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This role is primarily responsible for managing the hiring, timekeeping, and payroll processes for approximately 2,000 student employees, as well as overseeing the use of Federal Work-Study (FWS) funds across the campuses and with off-campus agencies.

The Student Employment Coordinator works closely with the Career Center to support student employment as a high-impact learning experience that promotes career development, cultivates transferable skills, and builds proficiency in the NACE Career Readiness Competencies. The position collaborates with the Career Center, student supervisors, faculty, campus departments, and community partners to strengthen the student employment experience and connect students with meaningful employment opportunities.

The successful candidate will bring strong organizational, communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills, along with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and ensure compliance with federal and institutional requirements. The position requires a proactive, student-centered approach and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Student Employment Coordination Manage the hiring, onboarding, and time-keeping processes for student employees across the undergraduate, law, and graduate campuses.

Develop and maintain job descriptions, ensuring alignment with student employment guidelines and career competencies. Partner with student supervisors to integrate career readiness frameworks (e.g., NACE competencies) into student roles, fostering intentional skill-building and reflection. Oversee the Student Employment section of LC Jobs, providing troubleshooting support and user training. Facilitate the annual student employment fair and collaborate with supervisors to match students with appropriate on-campus positions.

Ensure compliance with I-9 documentation requirements. Collaborate with Human Resources on process improvements for student employment. Training and Supervision Support Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and training sessions for students and student employee supervisors on student employment processes, employment policies, timekeeping, budget management, career readiness, and effective supervision.

Maintain a proactive and visible presence with students through campus events, orientations, presentations, tabling, and other outreach that increases awareness of student employment resources and opportunities. Provide individualized, one-on-one support to students seeking employment, including helping them identify appropriate on-campus opportunities, navigate the application and hiring process, understand work-study eligibility, and connect with relevant campus resources.

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