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Hiring Students

  1. Complete the HR Action Request Form and submit a brief summary of job duties using the Position Description Template.
  2. Finance will validate and approve the submitted funding source.
  3. You will be notified via automated email once the job requisition has been created in Workday.
  4. The Talent Acquisition (TA) Coordinator will reach out once they receive the automated email and set up time to discuss the recruitment and hiring process with you.
  5. At this time, students may apply for the position.  If you have a student in mind, please let the TA Coordinator know so they can send them a link for the job posting.
  6. Once you review candidates and decide your student hire, complete the HR Action Request Form to generate an offer.
  7. Managers are not permitted to make offers to candidates without HR and Finance approval.
  8. Once the student accepts the offer in Workday, the hiring process will continue until they are fully hired.
  9. Managers need to consult that student onboarding website and checklist to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Student Wages

  • $13.00 per hour – all undergraduate/Non-DVM enrolled research support and; all other student positions not listed below.
  • $14.00 per hour – DVM enrolled AV support, Tutors, ADA Access Assistants, research support. OPTIONAL: DVM enrolled students working in the clinic.

Annual Automated Increase Schedule

  • $0.25 per hour – completed up to 2 years of work in the college
  • $0.50 per hour – completed 3 or more years of work in the college

These increases will be processed by CVM HR and effective September 1st of each year or a designated date set by the University.

Off-Cycle Increases

Beginning with FY26 (September 2025), the college will automatically increase student wages annually based on the number of years of employment as a student with the college and as part of the Annual Merit Compensation Process and subject to the availability of funds.

Off-cycle adjustments to student wages will no longer be accepted by HR or in lieu of this process.