Recruitment of High School Students for Student Assistant (STDT 2 – 4) Positions

  • The department lists a job with an on-line application for two weeks.
    • This requirement may be waived if the request is associated with any specially funded program for the employment of high school students.
  • If no qualified UC or non-UC college students apply, permission may be granted to recruit high school students by providing a written justification in support of a request to Student Employment. This statement must document the department’s efforts to fill the position with UC and non-UC college students.
  • The department must provide Student Employment the following in consideration of hiring a high school student:
    • Name and age of the high school student
    • The job vacancy listing number
    • Copy of the work permit
    • A detailed job description must be submitted to Student Employment. Individuals supervising minors require a background check as described in Personnel Policies for Staff Members 21
    • Copy of the parental consent for employment of the minor received by the issuing school district as part of the application process for the work permit.
  • If a minor is injured on the job, contact the Employee Health Center at (530) 752-2330.
  • Departments must first contact Student Employment prior to the employment of any high school student/minor to discuss the nature of the request and ensure compliance with Child Labor Laws.
  • Minors employed under the Student Assistant series are governed by UCD Policy 290-32, Minors in University Facilities.