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Student working at CMU

Welcome to Student Employment Services.
We support students and campus departments throughout the on campus student employment experience at Central Michigan University. 
Student Employment Services can help with finding on campus jobs, understanding employment requirements, and navigating the student employment process.

Student Work Hour Limit
Student employees may work a maximum of 50 hours per pay period during the fall and spring semesters including exam weeks, winter Break, and spring Break.

Finding on campus student jobs

Beginning January 5, 2026, on campus student employment opportunities will be available in Career Central, the university's platform for student employment postings.
Career Central brings student job opportunities together in one centralized location. Student accounts are automatically created.

Work Study and employment eligibility

Work Study is a federal financial aid program that is awarded to eligible students. While not all students qualify for Work Study, many on campus jobs are available to students without it.
Student Employment Services can help students understand their eligibility and on campus employment options.

Required employment paperwork

All student employees are required to complete I-9 and tax paperwork through Student Employment Services before beginning work on campus.
Proper identification is required to complete employment paperwork.

Supervisors and departments

Campus departments use Career Central to create and manage on campus student job postings.
Student Employment Services reviews postings, while hiring actions continue to be completed through Personnel Transactions.

Getting started

Student information

Explore current job openings, find answers to frequently asked questions and get valuable job search tips to help you succeed.

Student information

Supervisor information

Access essential forms, explore the handbook and resources, review hiring dates, and get all the tools you need to manage student employment smoothly.

Supervisor information

Staff Excellence Awards Ceremony and Reception

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Details:

To recognize their outstanding commitment to Central Michigan University and its students, 19 staff members have earned 2026 CMU Staff Excellence Awards. The award recipients were selected out of a record 117 nominations submitted by their colleagues.  

Nomination forms were filled with descriptions of staff members whose work philosophy aligns with CMU’s core values. Nearly every nomination included descriptions of characteristics such as, “professional, highly skilled, responsible and compassionate.” Some award recipients were even described as “an indispensable asset to the university,” and “an invaluable resource.” 

The recipients of the 2026 CMU Staff Excellence Award will be recognized at a ceremony on September 30, 2026, in the University Center Rotunda beginning at 1 p.m. 

A mingling reception with appetizers will be available immediately following the ceremony.

External guests are invited to park in Lots 18, 22, and 27. A permit is not required.

Date: -
Time: -
Location: Bovee University Center Rotunda - 103 E Preston St.
Mt. Pleasant, MI , USA
Get directions
Sponsor: President's Office
Contact: Krista Holtgreive holtg1ks@cmich.edu (989) 774-6607
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