Workplace Skills Development Program
Supervisors play an important role in teaching and mentoring student workers as they develop the skills they need for the future. At St. Olaf College supervisors are responsible for implementing a Workplace Skills Development program for student workers, as well as for training and performance management.
The Hiring Process
At St. Olaf College we follow a very specific process for hiring students to ensure fairness and equity. We provide step-by-step instructions for the Student Employment hiring process, including printable guides and video tutorials. Find information about:
- Job Descriptions
- Requisitions
- Job Offers
- Filling Requisitions
- Submitting Manager and Wage Change Requests
- Background Checks
- Volunteers
RESOURCES FOR HIRING STUDENT WORKERS
If you have questions about this process, please contact studentwork@stolaf.edu.
College Policies for Student Employment

Student Employment and the College Mission
Read more about how Student Employment supports the mission of St. Olaf College.

Student Employment Handbooks
Access the Student Employment handbooks and learn more about key policies for student employees.

Employment Paperwork
Learn more about the paperwork that all student employees are required to complete.

Compensation Philosophy
See the current Student Employment Compensation Philosophy.
Managing Your Team
Many responsibilities for supervisors are ongoing during employment. Supervisors can familiarize themselves with the following aspects of student work through the link below:
- Workplace Skills Development Program
- College Policies for Student Employment
- Required Training
- Performance Management and Disciplinary processes
- Student Payroll
- Work Awards
- Budgeting
Upcoming Student Employment Events
Find out more about upcoming Employment Fairs, New Student Worker Orientations, Form I-9 Intake Events, Skills Development Workshops, and more!
EVENTS CALENDAR
Meet the Student Employment Team
Travis Grant
Director of Human Resources
Luke Wood
Student Employment Administrator
Nicole Taynton
Student Employment Coordinator
Where to Find Help
Student Employment:
- The hiring process in Oracle
- Workplace Skills Development Program
- Background checks
- Form I-9 completion
- Requesting a work award increase
Payroll Office:
- Issues with approving time cards
- Budgeting information


Financial Aid: