Student HR

Application Process

Student job vacancies are posted online in the Student Jobs section, or you may come to the Office of Human Resources (OHR) to view the listings and obtain more information.

  1. Download an application online at www.harding.edu/studenthr/forms.html or complete one in the Office of Human Resources (OHR), 130 Ezell. (In order to download the PDF version of the Student Employment Application, you must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.)  Be sure to print or make multiple copies or our office can make copies for you. 
  2. Take a completed application to each hiring supervisor. This will give you some name/face recognition with the office.
  3. When you are hired, go to Student Payroll (142 Ezell) to complete new-hire papers. You will not be able to work until you have completed all necessary papers in Student Payroll. You will be given a card to give to your supervisor that states you have completed the necessary papers and are ready to begin work.

Additional note:  You may notice a check box for "Odd Jobs" on the back of the application.  Odd jobs are generally those which an employer needs one or more workers for a specific project and/or immediate need.  Usually these are short-term jobs and the person only works until the project is completed. If you are interested in being notified about "Odd Jobs", please send an email to studenthr@harding.edu to let us know.  Be sure to include your name, phone number and email address. 

Tips for your interview(s):

  • Do some research on the department and its role on campus.
  • Be prepared to discuss any previous work or volunteer experiences.
  • Dress nicely and be on time for the interview.
  • Bring your class schedule to the interview.

After an interview:

  • If a student has not heard from the department within a week of the interview (or the deadline specified by the department), the student should call the department to see if a decision has been made.
  • Supervisors will complete a Student Work Authorization Form indicating the student(s) hired and forward the requisition to the Office of Human Resources and Student Payroll.
  • If a student is not hired by the department, or if the student finds the job is not a good fit for his/her needs, the student should continue to watch the postings on Student Jobs or contact Human Resources for additional information.