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Student Affairs and Academic Support

Human Resources

The Student Affairs and Academic Support Shared Services HR Team is committed to advancing the Division's strategic priorities by fostering a unified, strategic HR approach that empowers ALL employees, supports organizational goals, and enhances the student experience utilizing best practices, a collaborative approach and innovative solutions.

  • Support recruitment and retention of a skilled and multifaceted workforce.
  • Invest in scholar-practitioners by providing professional development opportunities to foster growth.
  • Promote a high trust organization by providing guidance and resources for workplace concerns.
  • Streamline HR processes for recruitment, position management, employee lifecycle activities, and student hiring, to enhance efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and ensure a seamless experience for all stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with university policies federal and state regulations.
  • Develop meaningful experiences that increase student engagement and connect student employment to learning outcomes by equipping supervisors with tools to strengthen student employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities. Coordinating a core workshop series and highlighting a Student Employee of the Month to recognize excellence and foster a culture of achievement.

Make a Request

As we transition fully to the new organizational structure, we ask that you make requests through the ticketing system, If you have questions, reach out to any HR personnel.

 

Resources

The table below includes links to tools and resources to support an array of human resources efforts, from recruiting and hiring to recognition and more.

  • Guidelines for PFP and Bonuses [pdf] – Follow these guidelines for awarding pay for performance increases and bonuses.
  • GEMS – Learn more about the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support GEMS program, nominate a colleague and register your GEMS card here for a chance to win $25 in a monthly drawing.

 

  • Compensation for Students - All student employees shall be compensated at their regular hourly rate for all work-related activities, including meetings, without exception. This ensures consistent and fair treatment of all student employees, and compliance with federal, state, and institutional wage laws. If you have questions about the current student minimum wage for the division please email stuhire@mailbox.sc.edu.
  • Corrective Actions for Student Employees - This framework ensures consistency in addressing student employee misconduct or inappropriate workplace behavior. The goal is to assist supervisors in applying corrective action fairly and uniformly across similar situations.
  • NACE Competencies - Employers within the U.S. evaluate job applicants on holistic measures a demonstration of skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities required to effectively transition into the workforce and successfully perform a job. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) outlines eight core competencies that employers seek in job applicants.
  • Performance Management for Students - A performance plan provides students with clear expectations, measurable goals, and ongoing support, helping them develop time management, self-discipline, and personal responsibility; all critical skills for academic success and future career readiness.
  • Student Employee of the Month - Consider nominating a student employee who goes above and beyond the call of duty for Student Employee of the Month. For a student employee to be eligible, nominations are due at the end of each month. 
  • Writing a Job Description - A job description should clearly and concisely outline responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations that match a student's limited professional experience. This handout will guide you in writing an effective student job description. 
  • HR Toolbox – Forms, documentation and other communication are essential to ensuring that you have access to the wealth of resources you need to achieve success.

 

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