The Benefits of a Campus Job
Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, there is tremendous value in working at UAlbany. As a student employee, you can:
- Gain professional experience and skills
- Earn money without leaving campus
- Get a head start on your retirement savings
- Meet new people, including mentors and friends
- Experience UAlbany from a different perspective
Explore Our Online Services
You can explore our online resources based on content area or the form you need. Please review the information on this website before you contact Human Resources (HR).
Minerva Chat Bot: HR’s chat bot is available 24/7. Click the circular chat icon in the lower right of your screen to use Minerva.
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On-boarding: Complete required new employee forms.
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Student Assistant Benefits
Student assistants do not qualify for benefits with the following exceptions.
Retirement
Student assistants are eligible to enroll in the New York State Employees’ (ERS) Retirement System.
Enrollment currently requires a 3% contribution to the Retirement System for students. The equivalent of ten years of full-time service is needed to become eligible for pension benefits.
Workers’ Compensation
Student assistants injured during the performance of their duties are covered by New York State’s workers’ compensation policy.
Jury Duty
If a student assistant is required to participate in jury duty on a day that they are normally scheduled to work, they are entitled to their normal pay for that day for the first three days of jury duty which conflict with the employee's regular work schedule. Proof that such absences and attendance at jury duty are required must be submitted to [email protected].
Graduate Assistant & Teaching Assistant Benefits
Benefits: Enroll in health, dental and vision insurance. Learn about other benefits.
Retirement Enrollment: Enroll in a retirement plan and voluntary savings program.
Workers’ Compensation: Graduate assistants and teaching assistants injured during the performance of their duties are covered by New York State’s workers’ compensation policy.
Graduate Student Employees Union (GSEU)
For more information, please visit the CWA 1104 GSEU website or contact GSEU directly:
- CWA 1104 GSEU: 607-762-1104
- UAlbany GSEU Chapter: [email protected] or 239-896-3765
Manage Time, Attendance & Other Records
Payroll & Timesheets: View pay schedules and tax information. File a timesheet. Manage direct deposit.
Personal Information: Review and update your contact details and other personal information.
Accommodations: Request reasonable accommodations for a disability or pregnancy-related condition.
Policies & Procedures: Review policies and procedures not covered on other webpages.
