Hiring a non-UC Student

Process for Hiring a non-UC Student

  • The department shall give hiring priority to UC students before employing a non-UCD student. An exception will only be granted when the department has provided justification based on university needs.
  • To recruit non-UC college students from a higher education institution (two year/four year) that offers degree programs (Associate, Bachelor, Master and Doctorate) the student positions (including ASUCD) must be listed with the campus Student Employment office.
  • Departments will list jobs for two weeks. Student Employment may waive this step for off-campus departments.
  • If qualified UC students do not apply, departments may submit a Non-UC recruitment request to Student Employment. 
    • If Student Employment approves the hiring of a non-UC student, the department may recruit students from four-year colleges or two-year community/junior colleges. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program while carrying at least six units.
    • With approval from Student Employment, departments may publicize hard-to-fill vacancies with leaflets, posters or email. The publicity must be approved by Student Employment.
    • Exceptions to the two-week posting period may be granted in the following situations; however, active simultaneous UC recruitment should continue:
      • Special programs funded by grants that allow the employment of non-UC students.
      • Departments with remote field sites.
    • The following exceptions require that 75% of available positions must be filled by UC students, leaving 25% of the positions available for non-UC Students:
      • Approved department partnership with a non-UC college
      • Departments with a position listing ten or more available vacancies
      • Departments demonstrating difficulty in filling a particular position with UC students
  • Students will contact the department directly to apply for jobs.
  • The department selects the applicant who can perform the duties of the position most effectively.
  • The department identifies candidates and submits the information for final approval from Student Employment.
  • The applicant accepts the position. The department enters the hire in the payroll/personnel system.