Student Employment

Samford University provides work opportunities for students through the two following programs: The Federal Work Study program (FWS) is need-based, as determined by the FAFSA, and the Institutional Student Employment Program (ISEP) which is not need-based.

Student Employment Authorization Card:  Once a student employee has completed the required paperwork with Human Resources, they will be given an employment authorization card as confirmation that they are eligible to begin working.  No one should allow as student to perform any type of work without seeing their card. 

Finding A Job

Follow the steps below to search for and obtain a job through one of Samford's Student Employment Programs:

1. Students may contact employers about on-campus jobs directly.
2. A list of available on campus positions with job description, job requirements and contact information are available from the menu on the left. 
3. A list of job possibilities through the Community Work Service Program are available for those with federal work study funds.  Students will work with the Office of Financial Aid to obtain this type of employment.

Payroll Forms

While almost all Samford students are eligible to be hired for student employment, there is paperwork that must be done before they are allowed to perform any work whether it is an ongoing job, a short term job or a one-time task.  First-time Samford student employees will need to complete the forms listed below. 

•  Confidentiality Agreement 
•  I-9 Form - This form must be completed in Human Resources and original forms of identification will be needed to comply with Federal government regulations. Check the list of acceptable documents. You will need one document from List A OR one from List B and List C.
•  Federal Tax Form (Form W-4)
•  Alabama State Tax Form (Form A-4)
•  Direct Deposit Form (optional)

* The I‐9 Form is required by the federal government and must be completed before a student begins work.

All the forms listed above are available in Human Resources, Samford Hall, Room 302. When all documents required for student employment are complete and returned to Human Resources, the student will receive a Student Employment Authorization card and may begin work. 

Additional Payroll Forms

•  Student Employment Form  (to be completed by supervisor)
•  Student Employment Change of Status Form  (to be completed by supervisor)
•  Student Pay Request Form  
•  Student Employment Guidelines and Procedures  
•  Authorized Signatures for Timesheets  
•  Social Security Card Application & Directions (if you do not have a valid Social Security Card)

Do not save these forms to your desktop for future use as the forms are updated regularly.  Always come to the website for the most up to date version.