Student Employment Coordinator
Description
The Student Employment Coordinator manages the institution’s student employment programs, including Federal Work-Study (FWS) and institutional student employment. This role is responsible for program administration, compliance with federal and institutional policies, supervisor relations, and ensuring students have access to meaningful on-campus employment opportunities that support their academic and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer the Federal Work-Study (FWS) and institutional student employment programs in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations
- Coordinate job postings, hiring procedures, and onboarding for student employees
- Process student hires in a timely manner during both high and low-volume hiring periods
- Serve as the primary liaison to campus departments employing student workers; provide training and guidance to supervisors
- Monitor student earnings, eligibility, and award utilization
- In collaboration with the Director of UG Student Financial Services and Managing Associate Director of Student Financial Services, reconcile payroll and financial aid systems
- Collaborate with Human Resources and Payroll to ensure accurate processing of student employment records and wages
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and communications related to student employment
- Provide outreach and advising to students regarding job search strategies, eligibility, and workplace expectations
- Track program data and prepare reports for internal leadership and external compliance reviews
- Support audits and program reviews related to student employment and FWS
- Promote equitable access to employment opportunities and support student success initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 2–4 years of experience in financial aid, student employment, payroll, HR, or a related field
- Knowledge of Federal Work-Study regulations and student employment best practices preferred
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff
- Experience with Work Day preferred
- Commitment to student service, equity, and inclusion
Salary: $27.00-$30.00 per hour
Salary Transparency
Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Suffolk University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a veteran in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs, activities, or employment.
As an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, the University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff that reflect the broad range of human experience who contribute to the robust exchange of ideas on campus, and who are committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented because of race/color, gender, religious creed, disability, national origin, veteran status or LGBTQ status. Suffolk University is especially interested in candidates who, through their training, service and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community.
