Student Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Student Employee Responsibilities

You should consider your part-time position as an important job that can impact your future work experience. You are now part of the ASU work force and your department depends on you. The following are your responsibilities as a student employee at any ASU campus:

• To complete a new hire packet within 72 hours, if you have not worked for ASU during the last 12 months, and submit it to the Human Resources department located on your campus.
• To maintain enrollment necessary for student employment eligibility.
• To coordinate your work hours with your supervisor according to the department’s needs and your own class and study schedule.
• To perform assigned duties promptly and competently.
• To be dependable and always report to work on time-excessive tardiness or absenteeism is grounds for disciplinary action.
• To arrive at the office prepared to work - refrain from studying or conducting personal business (phone/email) on the job.
• To refrain from having family or friends visit during scheduled work times.
• To attend all student staff meetings or training sessions unless you have a scheduled class or exam.
• To not work at your job during times you are scheduled to be in class.
• To observe policies on confidentiality for all University, department and student records, and information.
• To schedule your lunch and rest breaks in advance and get your supervisor's approval.
• To not eat or study during your scheduled shift, unless approved by your supervisor.
• To maintain appropriate dress and personal grooming.
• To notify your supervisor in advance if you will be absent from work - frequent absences are a justifiable cause for dismissal.
• To not work more than 40 hours total per week as a US citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• To not work more than 20 hours per week during the academic semesters if you are an international student on a visa.
• To keep an accurate record of hours worked and submit correct payroll information to your supervisor by the stated deadlines.
• To inform your supervisor of any plans to end employment. The customary notification time period is two weeks.
• To stop your Hourly employment 2 weeks after your graduation from ASU, unless you are enrolled for the next semester.
• To stop your employment on your graduation day as an undergraduate international student.
• To stop your employment on your defense date, comprehensive exam date or which ever option you have for the completion of your degree program as a graduate international student.
• To stop your FWS employment on the last day of the spring semester or the day before the fall semester starts according to your FWS Notification specifying the term of your employment period.
• To stop your FWS employment on the day of your graduation from ASU.

Student Employee Rights

• The right to be treated fairly and respectfully by the University – ASU follows equal employment opportunity and affirmative action principles.
• The right to a safe, clean and professional working environment.
• The right to know your specific job description including your supervisor’s standards and expectations.
• The right to adequate training in skills and procedures necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• The right to be informed about your work performance through verbal communication or performance evaluations.
• The right to use your campus job as a reference for future employers.
• The right to a grievance procedure for stating concerns related to the job and/ or supervisor (see USI 304-12).
• The right to file a grievance with the AA/EO Office if you believe you have been sexually harassed or discriminated on the job (see USI 304-03 and USI 304-04).