These types of positions are not budgeted, and a formal position description is not established through Rewards and Recognition . The need for a casual laborer must be discussed with staff in the Office of Administration with a clear understanding of funding source. Duke University students are employed throughout campus in a variety of capacities. They may work for no more than 19.9 hours per week. The salary is set by the department, though it must fall within the acceptable hourly rates established by the Provost's Budget office.
Many departments offer annual increases if the student performs well.
Probably the most common arrangement for student labor is to hire students through the work-study program to assist staff and faculty in their daily work. The departmental portion of work-study funds is budgeted through the regular Arts and Sciences budgeting process on object code 6084 or 6085. Students do not have to qualify for work-study funds in order to work in a department, though the department must have funds to cover the full salary of such employees. Another method for hiring students is through Student Temporary Services, 660-3928. This office refers students for short-term assignments and pays the student's salary.