Information and resources to help student workers succeed in their new roles!
Working on campus is a great way to gain experience, build connections, and support the WNMU community. This page walks you through everything you need to know—from applying for student jobs to completing your hiring steps and getting started. Expand the sections below to follow each step in the process.
You’re investing in your future and we’re thrilled to have you contributing to the WNMU community as Mustangs serving Mustangs—welcome aboard!
- Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours during the fall or spring semester
- Be authorized to work in the United States (complete the I-9 Employment Verification)
- Have a valid Social Security Number
- Go to: https://wnmu.peopleadmin.com/
- Click on Students
- Search for jobs you are interested in – you will need to create an account and complete the online application and upload your resume and class schedule.
- The department you applied to will receive your application and make the determination to interview and move forward with your application.
- The department you applied to will receive your application and make the determination to interview and move forward with your application.
- Once the department has selected you for the position, you will receive an email with your offer letter and student new hire paperwork packet.
- Complete the new hire paperwork – all paperwork must be completed and all required documents need to be verified before you can start work.
- CHECK YOUR EMAIL OFTEN: If you’ve applied for a job and received an offer, all of your paperwork will be sent via your email. It is important to check this on a regular basis and respond accordingly to avoid delays.
- TIMELINESS IS KEY: Any delays in completing onboarding paperwork in its entirety, will delay your start date.
- I9 PROCESSING: Click the “Acceptable Documents” button below – these are the supporting documents that are needed for I-9 verification.
- ORIGINALS ONLY – photocopies will not be accepted.
Before you can start working, you must provide original documents for I-9 verification. Photocopies are NOT accepted. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Option1: U.S Passport
- Option 2: Driver’s License or School ID and Social Security Card or Birth Certificate
Students must present these documents in person to Human Resources before their start date.
International students on F-1 or J-1 visas are eligible to work on campus if they are enrolled full-time.
International Students (F-1 and J-1 Visa Holders)
International students in F-1 or J-1 status may be eligible for on-campus employment. Unless authorized by the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) or Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students, or the Responsible Officer (RO) or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J-1 students, full-time enrollment and maintaining valid immigration status is required.
Required Employment Documents
F-1 Students (On-Campus, CPT, or OPT):
- Unexpired foreign passport
- Form I-94 (showing legal arrival to U.S.)
- Form I-20
- Social Security Card
- Written authorization from the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) or Designated School Official (DSO)
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD), if applicable (e.g., for OPT)
J-1 Students/Scholars:
- Unexpired foreign passport
- Form I-94 (showing legal arrival to U.S.)
- Form DS-2019
- Social Security Card
- Written authorization from the Responsible Officer (RO) or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)
For more information, contact your Student Worker HR Specialist/Recruiter at x6128
