Work Study | Baker University

A Flexible Way to Earn While You Learn

Work study helps you gain real‑world experience, build your résumé, and stay connected to campus—all while earning money to support your education. We’re here to make the process simple, supportive, and clear every step of the way.

Getting Started

Before you begin working, you must complete required employment paperwork with the Office of Financial Aid.

I‑9 Employment Verification

All new student employees must bring:

Social Security card
Driver’s license (or other acceptable ID)

You’ll also need your bank account information to set up direct deposit. Bring all documents to the Financial Aid Office in Constant Hall.

If you have questions about acceptable identification, call 785.594.8388.

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How to Complete Your Time Sheet

Accurate time sheets ensure you’re paid on time. Follow these guidelines:

List your department, job title, and pay period start/end dates at the top.
Record dates above each day worked.
Report hours worked using clear time ranges (e.g., 8 a.m.–12 p.m.).
Round to the nearest 15 minutes.
Total your hours daily and weekly.
Make sure both you and your supervisor sign the time sheet—signatures must be legible.
Either you or your supervisor must submit the completed time sheet to the Financial Aid Office by the deadline.

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When Students May Not Work

To protect your academic success and personal well‑being, students may not work:

During scheduled class times (unless the class was canceled or released early; note this on your time sheet).
More than 8 hours per day.
More than 4 hours without a 15‑minute break.
More than 20 hours per week during the academic year.
More than 40 hours per week in the summer (20 hours if enrolled in summer courses).

Please remember:
Your work award may exceed the hours allowed for a specific job. Students with multiple positions must stay within their maximum award hours.

If a student is terminated from a job, they are not eligible for another work study position for the remainder of the year.

Work Study Jobs Descriptions

Job	Description	Supervisor Contact
Music and Theatre WS Events Crew	The Department of Music and Theatre is looking to fill student work-study positions for general office assistance and events set-up/events tear-down crew, usually no more than 1-4 hours per events. Dates for events will be provided in advance. Students will assist with general office support; typing programs; recording attendance; setting up chairs, stands, choral risers, and other audio or visual equipment for ensemble concerts, theatre productions, etc. Some knowledge of the performing arts is helpful, but not required.	Trilla Lyerla \| trilla.lyerla@bakeru.edu
Student Affairs Department Assistant	This position assists in various initiatives & duties surrounding Student Life, Career Services, Residence Life, and Student Affairs general duties. This may include general clerical & organizational work, or more detailed assistance in the previously mentioned areas of focus. Those interested in working with people and helping make Baker a home for others should join our team!	Gavin Curless \| gcurless@bakeru.edu
Intramurals Coordinator	The Intramural Coordinator assists the Director of Student Life in coordinating Intramural events and activities, and help come up with and implement new ideas and initiatives.	Gavin Curless \| gcurless@bakeru.edu
Wildcat Wearhouse	Student Assistant will be the first point of contact for all customers entering the store. They will help answer questions customers may have, use POS for customer transactions, help receive in new product, straightening the store on a daily basis, do closing cleaning duties, as well as other duties as assigned.	Holly Miller \| holly.miller@bakerU.edu
Mail and Copy Center	Requirements: Excellent customer service skills, retail experience preferred, motivated and willing to work. Must have Saturday availability to work home football games, other weekends as needed for special events that we are open, as well as the weekend of October 18 & 19 for the Maple Leaf Festival.	Email: Devin.Williamson@bakeru.edu Phone: 785-594-8469 Wildcat Mail & Copy is located in the basement of the Harter Union
Sports Medicine	Assist with Pre-season activities, Practice coverage, athletic training facility coverage, home game coverage, and Tournament coverage. Assistant with set up for practices & games and create a clean & safe environment for student athletes. Pre-PT/OT/Medical, Pre- AT, Nursing, and exercise Science Majors all welcome to apply. Need to have a strong work ethic, a good communicator, and CPR/AED certified, or willing to become certified.	Hannah Prymek \| hannah.prymek@bakeru.edu
HCS Department (History, Sociology, Communication Studies, Religious Studies, and Philosophy)	LOTS of scanning/photocopying (articles, documents, old film/slides), trips to the Mail & Copy Center, compiling & researching data, distribute posters & other info around campus, and other duties as assigned. Days/hours are flexible, but mornings are preferred. Student will work approximately 6 hours per week, ideal hours would be between 10:00-12:30.	Brandi Pohlmeier \| BPohlmeier@bakeru.edu
Library Assistant	Library Assistants support the day-to-day tasks associated with the operation of the library, including: assisting users, shelving books, processing new materials, removing old materials, maintaining collections, digitizing collections, and filing interlibrary loan requests. Job requirements include being, detail oriented, able to multi-task, enjoys working with and serving people. Greet library guests, assist them in using the library, check books in and out, and provide support to the library staff.	Jill Brungardt 785-594-8427 jbrungardt@bakeru.edu
Recycling Assistant	Approximately 4 hours a week and assists with the collection of university generated recyclable material. Some heavy lifting may be required. This is a physical job that involves good communication and effective time management. A valid driver’s license is necessary. Assist Grounds department with light work if duties are completed before allotted hours are exhausted.	Larry Lindsay \| Larry.lindsay@bakeru.edu Taylor Reed \| Taylor.Reed@bakeru.edu
Student Life Assistant	Manages the poster boards across campus by hanging up new items and tearing down old ones. This task is done weekly, resulting in a couple hours of work a week. If necessary, there can also be other office work as needed when agreed upon between manager and worker.	Gavin Curless \| Gavin.Curless@bakeru.edu
School of Education (Off Campus) - Baldwin Elementary Schools (Intermediate) Student Aide	Hiring between 1-3 students. Responsible for working with students and acting as tutors for elementary-aged students ranging in ages from Kindergarten to second grade. The position would also include assisting teachers as directed and spending time helping students. Community service opportunity. Students must be patient, responsible, and dependable.	Jana Parks \| jana.parks@bakeru.edu Financial Aid Office
School of Education (Off-Campus) - Baldwin Elementary Schools -Primary Center	Hiring between 1-3 students. Responsible for working with students and acting as tutors for elementary-aged students ranging in ages from third to fifth grade. The position would also include assisting teachers as directed and spending time helping students. Community service opportunity. Students must be patient, responsible, and dependable.	Jana Parks \| jana.parks@bakeru.edu Financial Aid Office
School of Education (Off-Campus) - Baldwin Junior High School	Hiring between 1-3 students. Responsible for working with SPED students and acting as tutors for students. The position would also include assisting teachers as directed and spending time helping students. Community service opportunity. Students must be patient, responsible, and dependable.	Jana Parks \| jana.parks@bakeru.edu Financial Aid Office