Human Resources - Student Employee

Job Description

Summary:

The Maryville Human Resources team is currently looking to hire 2 student employees for the Spring 2027 semester.

As a Human Resources Student Assistant within the HR department, individuals in this role will assist in administering student employment onboarding, adjunct faculty onboarding, camp worker onboarding, and contributing to various HR projects and initiatives that support the organization's overall objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Support student employment processes, including facilitating Form I-9 completion, maintaining and updating job descriptions, coordinating orientation schedules, and contributing to student employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and Financial Services to regularly monitor student employee hours worked and remaining authorized hours, ensuring accurate tracking and timely communication.
• Collaborate with HR team members to support departmental initiatives aligned with the University's broader HR objectives. Responsibilities may include providing administrative and coordination support for leadership development programs, maintaining LMS (learning management system) records, coordinating faculty and staff events, organizing performance evaluation documentation, and supporting the New Hire Ambassador Program.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Specialist to coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities for adjunct faculty, camp employees, student employees, and other new hires as appropriate. Responsibilities may include scheduling new employee orientation, coordinating interviews, tracking onboarding requirements, and supporting a timely, organized, and positive candidate and new hire experience.
• Provide administrative and operational support for Maryville's Talent Team, a student workforce initiative, assisting with various tasks and projects as needed to support program objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication & Influence: Sharing ideas clearly and respectfully
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Analyzing situations and finding solutions
• Adaptability & Resilience: Embracing change and overcoming challenges
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Collaborating and building relationships
• Assessment & Evaluation: Giving and receinving feedback for growth

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled and working toward a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling confidential employee records and compliance documentation such as Form I-9
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface with students, faculty, staff, and new hires
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and learning other HR softwares as needed
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, exercising good judgment and discretion with sensitive information

Additional Applicant Information

Position Pay: $15/hr

Hours per week: 10-15 hrs

Start Date: 1/11/2027

End Date: 05/08/2027

NOTE: Applicants must be work study eligible and have a work study award in their financial aid package to apply for this position.