The below table provides guidance related to the process of changing Student Employees (18T paygroup) to Temporary Employees (18C paygroup) based on different criteria. For questions, please contact [email protected].
Student Worker Spring / Summer / Fall Work Scenarios
Does the student currently hold a Student Position as of Spring? | Will the student hold a temp administrative position as of Summer? | Will the student return to the same student position they held in Spring come Fall? | Will the student move to a different student position in the fall? | Steps to Take: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | Yes | No | Leave student in active student worker position throughout summer semester. |
Yes | No | No | Yes | Submit a OneUSG Connect HCM MSS Termination request to remove the student from the current student worker position. |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Create New Temp Position (option 1) |
Yes | Yes | No | Yes | -The unit should submit a request to reclassify the student position into a Temp position for the Summer. |
Yes | Yes | No | No | -The unit should submit a request to reclassify the student position into a temp position for the Summer. |
Please note, the Background Investigation Policy (PDF) was updated effective March 1, 2024. As of this date, UGA is requiring all temporary workers to have a background investigation run / on file (UGA Policy). Please be mindful of when you submit a new position or reclassification for a student to temp that they may need to consent to a background investigation if one is not on file for the appropriate time frame.
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