Students at HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, have access to various work opportunities made centrally available through the Career Development & Transfer Services Office. All active students can learn about the employment opportunities available, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.
We wish you every success in your new role as a student employee, and we hope that you quickly feel comfortable. Student Employment developed this page to rapidly answer some of your student employment questions. We hope your student employment experience at HACC will be challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding. If you have questions not answered below, don't hesitate to contact Student Employment at studentemployment@hacc.edu.
Benefits of Student Employment
The student employment program encourages the part-time employment of students who need income to help pay for their educational costs. HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College believes that through the student employment program, students will gain the experience needed in the workplace or their field of study.
For eligibility requirements for each type of employment, please read the Student Employment Guidebook
HACC strives to create a welcoming and safe environment for students, employees, and visitors. Therefore, initial background checks are performed on student candidates who are being considered for a job that is determined to have the possibility of having responsibility over minor children (17 and under) and/or responsible for handling money, inventory, or other valuable HACC property. The initial background check is completed prior to a student employment offer; hiring is contingent upon the results of this background check. PA Act 15 clearances (if applicable) are completed as part of the onboard process.
The initial background check and/or PA Act 15 clearances are paid for by the College. The Office of Human Resources pays for the initial background check, can run the PA State police clearance on behalf of the student, and can provide a payment code for the department of human services child abuse clearance. The mandated reporter training is free. At this time, we do not have access to provide payment codes for the FBI clearance to be completed, so students are asked to pay for this and provide a receipt to be reimbursed.
HACC strives to create a welcoming and safe environment for students, employees, and visitors. Therefore, initial background checks are performed on student candidates who are being considered for a job that is determined to have the possibility of having responsibility over minor children (17 and under) and/or responsible for handling money, inventory, or other valuable HACC property. The initial background check is completed prior to a student employment offer; hiring is contingent upon the results of this background check.
PA Act 15, also known as the Child Protective Services Law, “requires certain individuals to obtain clearances in order to be employed, be a resource parent (foster or adoptive), or be a volunteer with children. The purpose for requiring clearances is to provide employers and those selecting volunteers with information to use as a part of a larger decision-making process when determining whether to hire someone as an employee or select them as a volunteer.” Department of Human Services
As an institution of higher education that serves a significant College-in-the-High School population, if the student job description includes information about the possibility of students having responsibility over minor children (17 and under) then PA Act 15 clearances need to be completed along with an initial background check.
Information about PA Act 15 can be found:
If a candidate has a criminal conviction that has a nexus with the duties of the position for which the candidate is being considered, a decision will be made by OHR in coordination with the hiring manager, on whether to continue with the hiring process.
All open student employment positions are posted on College Central Network (CCN). Students will activate their CCN accounts, search my school's jobs, and filter jobs by job type to student employment. Students can view the list of available jobs and read the descriptions. At the bottom of the posting is a link where students apply using the Student Application.
Once a student application is received, it is forwarded to the hiring manager for review. If a student is chosen for an interview and selected to be hired, onboarding documents will follow (please reference the next two questions below for more information about onboarding). The Social Security On-Campus Authorization Form will be attached to the onboarding e-mail. International students who do not have a social security number will need to do the following:
Detailed instructions are on the form.
Onboarding documents will include payroll information, employee rights and responsibilities, and an I-9 form. If applicable, an initial background check and PA Act 15 clearances may be required depending on the position. Please visit HACC's New Hire Information(and scroll to PA Act 15 Clearances) for more information
Yes! The Office of Human Resources, hr@hacc.edu, will assist with the onboarding, initial background check, and/or PA Act 15 requirements (if applicable).
Required forms:
An initial background check (if applicable): If the student's position requires an initial background check, the employee will receive an e-mail with instructions from our vendor, CBY, Inc., to complete an online form. A social security number, date of birth, legal first and last name, and primary e-mail address will be needed to complete the form.
PA Act 15 clearances (If applicable): To comply with the requirements outlined in Pennsylvania's Act 15, which amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the College has identified specific employees who will need to obtain Act 15 certifications. Please visit Keep Kids Safe and HACC's New Hire Information (and scroll to PA Act 15 Clearances) for more information.
Employer Rights and Responsibilities: