On-Campus Student Employment

New Hire Paperwork documents require students and supervisors to type text into PDFs and insert their digital signatures.

Although students and supervisors can use the PDF reader application of their choice, Adobe Acrobat is recommended.

Obtaining Adobe Acrobat

The program is available on all Butler-owned computers (lab computers for students can be found at butler.edu/labs ), by launching a virtual desktop at buanywhere.butler.edu , or by downloading a free trial at acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/free-trial-download.html 

Note for faculty/staff: if needed, view instructions on how to install Adobe Acrobat on your Butler-owned computer.

Inserting Digital Signature

View instructions on how to insert a signature using Adobe Acrobat under “Sign a PDF” on Adobe’s support website.

• If you plan on securing on campus employment for the first time, you will be asked to complete New Hire Paperwork.
• New Hire Paperwork includes federal and state tax paperwork. Most importantly, the I-9 form must be completed to verify identity and work authorization for anyone hired in the United States.
• You must present at least 2 acceptable identification documents. This link explains which documents are acceptable. Documents MUST be unexpired originals. Photocopies and scanned images will not be accepted. Document types can also be found on page 3 of the I-9.

Receiving Pay

Although this may change given future pandemic guidance from the University, Student Accounts is not currently, directly distributing physical student payroll checks. We strongly encourage you to enroll in direct deposit if at all possible. If direct deposit isn’t selected, paychecks will be mailed to your residence hall or local address listed in my.butler for timesheets submitted in fall/spring semesters, and your home address listed in my.butler during the summer.

Submit Timesheets

• You'll be paid at an hourly rate, which varies across campus. On average, students earn between $7.50–$12.00 per hour.
• Read how to submit your work hours each week on your my.butler timesheet. You must complete your timesheet in order to be paid. Once you enter your hours and submit, your supervisor is then responsible for approving your time worked.
• Paychecks are distributed every other Friday. View the 2021–2022 payroll schedule.
• Learn more about Student Paychecks.

Signing Up for Direct Deposit

1. log into my.butler
2. on your dashboard, click the "Peoplesoft HR/Payroll" button atop the "Employee Tools" column
3. on the Self-Service page that appears, click the "Payroll and Compensation" button
4. in the left column, click the "Direct Deposit" tab
5. follow the instructions to "Add an Account"
6. if you encounter an error that says, "A balance account must be specified (30000,5?)," please visit I.T.'s direct deposit error page
7. be on the lookout for a confirmation in your Butler email

• Turbo Tax – Filing your taxes online
  • Another helpful and free site to file taxes is through H&R Block
• To find your compensation history and important wage forms (W-2, etc.) – Login to my.butler.edu > Click on PeopleSoft HR/Payroll > Click Payroll and Compensation
  • You may also need your 1098-T form to file taxes - Login to my.butler.edu > Click on Self Service Student Homepage > Student Center > Scroll down to the FINANCES heading > Click on View Bills. The option to view your 1098-T form will be displayed when available. If not, contact the Student Accounts office.
• Butler Financial Aid office and Student Accounts office
• IRS Tax information for Students and The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program
• What College Students Need to Know Before Filing Taxes

• Butler students are not allowed to work more than cumulative 16 hours per week during the academic year (20 hours is the absolute max).
• During the summer months, students can work up to 37.5 hours per week. 

International Students: before completing any paperwork, visit the International Student Services employment webpage, download the Employment Authorization Form, and see Bobbie Gibson in Jordan Hall 133.

International students can utilize the same job search tools and resources for securing on campus employment as all other non-international students. Please review the required steps via our Guide for International Students. 

• International students can only work on campus (not off campus).

• International students must apply for a social security card OR already have a social security card to work on campus:

  • When completing paperwork, HR will accept a 'social security card receipt' in order for the student to start working.

  • However, when the student receives the actual social security card, they must present the card immediately to HR or The Student Employment Coordinator. 

For additional assistance, please visit the International Student Services office in Jordan Hall 133. 

• Students who participate in internships, jobs, or experiential education opportunities have a right to expect a professional environment free from sexual misconduct.
• The Butler University Sexual Misconduct Policy outlines how the University responds to reports of sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct includes sex- and gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. We encourage you to explore the Sexual Misconduct site for more information, or download our guide.

• Butler University is committed to maintaining a respectful educational environment, free from harassment. Harassment of any kind is not acceptable behavior at Butler; it is inconsistent with the commitment to excellence that characterizes Butler University’s activities.  Several policies available online address civil rights matters involving students, faculty and staff when a complaint is brought to the attention of the University. 

• Any student of the University who believes that he/she has been a victim of some form of discrimination should report the incident immediately to the Title IX Coordinator. 

• "Ghosting" is the professional equivalent of standing up someone.
• People can “ghost” at the job offer stage, on their first day of work (by simply not showing up after they've agreed to take the job), or even by walking out on their job with zero warning, zero explanation and zero contact thereafter.
• “Ghosting” is one of the most effective ways to burn bridges in your professional life. Ultimately, “ghosting” an employer is a sign of immaturity and its very unprofessional. 
• Instead of simply avoiding a potentially negative conversation, students should learn how to say “no” or quit their jobs gracefully:
  • How To Turn Down A Job
  • How To Professionally Quit My Job

• Each year, student employees are nationally recognized for their contributions to campus departments! Join us this year in April for some fun and free events just for you! Check out our Student Employee Appreciation Week website for more details.