Process for Hiring a High School Student

• The department lists a job with Handshake for two weeks. 
  • This requirement may be waived if the request is associated with any specially funded program for the employment of high school students.
• If no qualified UC or non-UC college students apply, permission may be granted to recruit high school students by providing a written justification in support of a request to Student Employment. This statement must document the department’s efforts to fill the position with UC and non-UC college students.
• The department must provide Student Employment with the following in consideration of hiring a high school student: 
  • Name and age of the high school student.
  • The job vacancy listing number (Handshake number).
  • Copy of the work permit provided by the student’s school.
  • A detailed job description must be submitted to Student Employment. Individuals supervising minors require a background check as described in the Personnel Policies for Staff Members 21 (PPSM 21, UCD21).
  • Copy of the parental consent for employment of the minor received by the issuing school district as part of the application process for the work permit.
• If a minor is injured on the job, contact the Employee Health Center at 530-752-2330.
• Departments must first contact Student Employment prior to the employment of any high school student/minor to discuss the nature of the request and ensure compliance with Child Labor Laws.
• Minors employed under the Student Assistant series are governed by UCD Policy 290-32, Minors in University Facilities.