Welcome to Luther Seminary Student Employment! Thank you for your interest in a seminary student position.
Program overview
Student eligibility:
- Must currently be enrolled as a student at Luther Seminary*
- Must be able to provide proper documentation proving the ability to work in the United States
- Must remain in academic “good standing,” being able to manage work and rigorous study
* Leave of Absence/Withdrawal: Students on an official leave of absence or withdrawal from the seminary are not eligible to work in an on-campus student employment position.
* Grace period for graduates: Due to employment classifications, students are strongly discouraged from working as a “student worker” after they’ve graduated from Luther Seminary. If such an arrangement is made with the supervisor, a domestic student worker’s last day of employment should be no later than 90 days from the last day of the student’s final academic term.
* International students: Nonimmigrant students must comply with certain federal laws and regulations when seeking employment in the United States and should consult the Office of International Student and Scholar Affairs for guidance. F-1 students can find further information on SEVP’s website.
Application process:
Applying for student employment at Luther Seminary is fast and easy when utilizing our online application process.
- First, review open positions.
- Next, fill out and submit the online application form for each desired position. Your application will then be available to the hiring manager for your selected position.
- The hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview.
- If hired, complete the New Hire form with your supervisor.
- When applicable, nonimmigrant students will receive instructions for applying for a U.S. Social Security Number after being hired.
- Once the form is submitted, you will receive a link in your seminary-assigned email to Onboarding documents via Paylocity. Complete these within three days of your start date.
- Once your Onboarding packet has been submitted and approved, you’ll receive instructions for tracking your time in Paylocity.
Remember: It’s always a good idea to update your resume and your references before applying for employment.
Hour restriction:
Once student employment has been secured, there are certain restrictions to the allowable number of hours a student can work in a given pay period. These guidelines ensure all students remain in compliance with federal law and the Student Handbook.
No student can work more than 20 hours per week (Sunday to Saturday) during the academic year. Beginning Commencement day through the Saturday before Labor Day, students may work up to 25 hours per week.
- International students must ensure they remain in compliance with any work restrictions stipulated in their visa. For example, international students on an F-1 visa cannot work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year.
Information and resources
Background Checks:
Some job opportunities on campus require a clear Background Check to be on file before a student is eligible to apply. These positions will clearly denote the need for a Background Check within the job posting under Job Requirements. Please ensure you have a Background Check on file before applying. If you are unsure whether or not you have a Background Check on file, please go to the “My Degree” tab on MyLutherNet and click “View My Non-Degree Requirements.”
Confidentiality agreements:
All student positions require you to sign additional confidentiality agreements.
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act): Everyone who comes into contact with educational records must protect the privacy of those records, maintaining compliance with federal law.
Off-campus positions:
Luther Seminary does not advertise external positions. If you are an off-campus employer with a ministry-focused position, you may send position information to communitylife@luthersem.edu.
Have a question that isn’t answered on the website? Please contact hr@luthersem.edu.