Resources for Students
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Blazin' Careers | Graduate Assistantships |
Getting Started - Onboarding
- Students must be enrolled for six credit hours to work as a student employee.
- Upon receiving a job offer, both a Student Personnel Action Request Form (PAR) and original identification (see I-9 Documentation List for options) must be physically presented to Human Resources. An HR representative will reach out to the student & time approver regarding the action items needed to complete the hiring process. This will include completion of onboarding documents in Equifax, and completion of a background check through Accurate Background, Inc.
- Once the onboarding process has been completed, both the student and the time approver will receive a confirmation email from Human Resources. The e-mail will contain the official start date in addition to other essential information regarding employment. Students must not begin to working until this confirmation has been received.
- Compliance training must be completed in Blazeview within the first 30 days of the student's hire date in Blazeview.
International Students
- Refer to the list of acceptable documents to satisfy I-9 requirements.
- A social security number will be required to complete an employment background check. Contact the Center for International Programs for assistance with obtaining a social security number at 229-333-7410.
- See the International Student Employee Hiring Requirements for additional information.
Payroll
For assistance with how to setup direct deposit and enter time. Payroll Student Employee Job Aids
For any other Payroll related questions, contact payroll@valdosta.edu or 229-333-5710
Additional Resources
Blazin' Careers is the primary platform for VSU students to find on-campus employment opportunities. Access Blazin' Careers to view on and off-campus jobs and internship opportunities. Connect with multiple employers across the nation seeking to recruit our talented, innovative Blazers. Register to attend in-person and virtual career fairs, events, workshops, and informational sessions.
If you have not completed registration for Blazin' Careers , please finalize your registration using your MyVSU login username and password.
You can access Blazin' Careers at any time on the MyVSU page at the top “Get Involved” box. You also can access it from the “View All Portals” drop-down menu.
Need help?
Contact Career Opportunities
- careerops@valdosta.edu
- (229) 333-5942
- Student Union 2nd Floor Suite 2218 behind Starbucks
VSU’s graduate assistantships are designed to promote the research, teaching, and service responsibilities of the University and to provide graduate students with valuable professional development opportunities while earning a graduate degree. Therefore, Graduate Assistants have the dual responsibility of maintaining satisfactory academic performance and successfully performing the assigned teaching, research, or other service responsibilities.
Getting Started - Onboarding
- Students must be enrolled for six credit hours to work as a student employee.
- Upon receiving a job offer, both a Student Personnel Action Request Form (PAR) and original identification (see I-9 Documentation List for options) must be physically presented to Human Resources. An HR representative will reach out to the student & time approver regarding the action items needed to complete the hiring process. This will include completion of onboarding documents in Equifax, and completion of a background check through Accurate Background, Inc.
- Once the onboarding process has been completed, both the student and the time approver will receive a confirmation email from Human Resources. The e-mail will contain the official start date in addition to other essential information regarding employment. Students must not begin to working until this confirmation has been received.
- Compliance training must be completed in Blazeview within the first 30 days of the student's hire date in Blazeview.
International Students
- Refer to the list of acceptable documents to satisfy I-9 requirements.
- A social security number will be required to complete an employment background check. Contact the Center for International Programs for assistance with obtaining a social security number at 229-333-7410.
- See the International Student Employee Hiring Requirements for additional information.
Payroll
For assistance with how to setup direct deposit and enter time. Payroll Student Employee Job Aids
For any other Payroll related questions, contact payroll@valdosta.edu or 229-333-5710
Additional Resources
Blazin' Careers is the primary platform for VSU students to find on-campus employment opportunities. Access Blazin' Careers to view on and off-campus jobs and internship opportunities. Connect with multiple employers across the nation seeking to recruit our talented, innovative Blazers. Register to attend in-person and virtual career fairs, events, workshops, and informational sessions.
If you have not completed registration for Blazin' Careers , please finalize your registration using your MyVSU login username and password.
You can access Blazin' Careers at any time on the MyVSU page at the top “Get Involved” box. You also can access it from the “View All Portals” drop-down menu.
Need help?
Contact Career Opportunities
- careerops@valdosta.edu
- (229) 333-5942
- Student Union 2nd Floor Suite 2218 behind Starbucks
VSU’s graduate assistantships are designed to promote the research, teaching, and service responsibilities of the University and to provide graduate students with valuable professional development opportunities while earning a graduate degree. Therefore, Graduate Assistants have the dual responsibility of maintaining satisfactory academic performance and successfully performing the assigned teaching, research, or other service responsibilities.
Human Resources/Employee & Organizational Development
- University Center Entrance #5 1205 N. Patterson Street Valdosta, Georgia 31698
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Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.333.5709
- Fax: 229.259.5030
M-TH 8:00 am-5:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm