What is On-Campus Student Employment?
MCC STUDENT EMPLOYMENT CENTRAL PURPOSE
At Middlesex Community College (MCC), student employment is seen as a fantastic opportunity
for current students to balance learning in the classroom with the financial needs
of pursuing a college degree while furthering their career development. Students employed
by MCC are exposed to a professional work environment where they develop many of the
important transferrable skills that help college graduates enter the workforce.
WHAT IS A STUDENT EMPLOYEE?
A student employee is a part-time employee who is registered for classes and/or matriculated
at Middlesex Community College and whose primary purpose for being at the institution
is for coursework and/or the achievement of a degree or certification. A student employee retains this classification during brief lapse of enrollment such as between
semesters or other reasonable gap (when the student is registered for the upcoming
semester).
STUDENT EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:
- Fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the job description
- Maintain professional behavior and representation of the college
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality and avoid conflict of interests
- Work a consistent, reliable schedule
- Dress in a manner appropriate for the work environment
- Comply with department rules and policies
- Do not expect to study or do homework on the job
- Work hours are not to be logged over scheduled class times
WORK HOURS:
- 5 hours per day maximum (must take appropriate breaks)
- 5 hours per week maximum during academic term
- No work hours to be logged during scheduled class times
An International Student is permitted to work part-time on the premises of Middlesex Community College, if, among other requirements, the student has active F-1 status and is enrolled as a full-time student. Student employees are required to submit proof of work authorization to their hiring manager within the first three days of employment. If conditionally hired, the student will be provided documentation to secure a work-only Social Security number through the Social Security Administration department and submit this documentation to the hiring manager.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO STUDENT EMPLOYEES AT MCC?
FREE COURSES!
All employees are eligible for tuition waivers after working at least 350 hours (and at least 6 months)
Employees are entitled to take up to two courses per semester without payment of tuition!
RECOMMENDATIONS!
Highlight your student employee position on your resume when applying for new jobs, transfers and scholarships.
You can ask your supervisor for a professional reference or letter of recommendation.
Be sure to make the request at least two weeks in advance.
DISCOUNT PROGRAMS!
10% discount on all non-sale merchandise at the MCC Bookstore excluding text books!
STUDENT EMPLOYEE TESTIMONIALS
Valentina Panesso Prieto is a former student employee for Middlesex Community College. In her own words she
explains her experience as a Career Ambassador and what it’s done for her as a student
at MCC!
Click to view Valentina's experience as a Student Employee