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On-Campus Employers
Welcome to the resource page for on-campus employers. Contact the Office of Academic Administration and Student Employment if you need consultation or guidance related to student employment.
On-Campus Student Employment Policy
On-campus Student Employment Compensation Plan
Hiring Manager Toolkit
Hiring Workflow Process
When hiring a student worker through on-campus student employment, use these step-by-step guides to assist in the hiring process.
Hiring Department Checklist (Main Campus)
Hiring Department Checklist (Health Science Campus)
Required Forms
Main Campus New Hire Packet
Posting Jobs/Handshake
All on-campus student employment positions MUST be posted on Handshake for a minimum of seven days.
How to Create an Employer Account Linked to Your Student Account
How to Create an Employer Account
When posting a position for students, the Job Description Template below is required to be completed and pasted into the job description box.
Job Description Template
ePAF Tutorials
How to Change a Pay Rate
How to End/Change Date on an ePAF
Additional Manager Resources
Student Employment Reminders:
- Remember your student cannot start until their ePAF has been approved.
- Starting January 1, 2027, Ohio is raising minimum wage to $11.40 an hour.
- Hiring a new student? Position must be posted on Handshake for at least 7 days.
- Have you confirmed the position does not require a background check?
Hiring Dates
Summer 2026
Start Date: May 9, 2026
End Date FWS: August 21, 2026
End Date Non-FWS: August 21, 2026
ePAF submissions open: May 1, 2026 - Approvals may be delayed until spring grades are posted (May 6, 2026) for students near eligibility thresholds.
Fall 2026-2027
(Full Academic Year)
For December graduates, use fall-only dates below.
Start Date: Aug. 22, 2026
End Date: FWS and Spring Graduates: May 7, 2027
End Date Non-FWS: May 14, 2027
ePAF Submission Schedule:
July 6, 2026: Students who did not take summer classes
Aug. 7, 2026: Students who did take summer classes
Fall 2026 Only
Start Date: Aug. 22, 2026
End Date FWS: Dec. 23, 2026
End Date Non-FWS: Dec. 23, 2026
End Date Fall Graduates: Dec. 18, 2026
Spring 2027 Only
Start Date: Jan. 2, 2027
End Date FWS and Spring Graduates: May 7, 2027
End Date Non-FWS: May 14, 2027
Please note: There is a short gap between semesters due to grade processing. Students not employed for the full academic year may experience a temporary break in eligibility.
Questions? Contact Us!
Joshua Vail- Student Employment Specialist
StudentEmpServ@utoledo.edu
419.530.8553