Student Employment Office

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE 

101 Student Services Building
Allendale Campus
Hours:      8am - 6pm (Mon – Thurs)
                  8am - 5pm (Friday)
Phone:     616-331-3234
Email:      finaid@gvsu.edu
 

Financial Aid Office provides financial assistance and counseling to fill the gap between the student's potential resources and educational expenses. The FAO awards work-study based on need and/or if you indicated an interest in work-study on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Awarding is limited by the amount of work-study funds the university receives.

PAYROLL OFFICE 

201 Lake Michigan Hall
Allendale Campus
Hours:       8am - 5pm (Mon - Fri)
Phone:      616-331-2237
Email:       GVSUpayroll@gvsu.edu
 

Payroll Office is responsible for maintaining "UltraTime" time keep system and processing paychecks. They handle the W-4 forms for tax purposes and are responsible for sending out the W-2's at the completion of the calendar year. You must complete W-4 forms prior to starting employment on campus. Direct deposit is highly recommended. The direct deposit form is available online.

CAREER SERVICES OFFICE 

206 Student Services Building
Allendale Campus
Hours:      8am - 6pm (Mon – Thurs)                  
                  8am - 5pm (Friday)
Phone:     616-331-3311
Email:      career@gvsu.edu
 
116B DeVos Center
PEW Campus
Hours:      8am - 6pm (Mon – Thurs)                  
                  8am - 5pm (Friday)
Phone:     616-331-6708
Email:      career@gvsu.edu
 

Career Services offers extensive services to students and alumni with preparing written application materials, and developing interviewing skills and job search techniques. The office also coordinates six annual career fairs and assists students in finding internships. They also assist students in preparing a professional resume.

PADNOS INTERNATIONAL CENTER 

130 Lake Ontario Hall
Allendale Campus
Hours:       8am - 5pm (Mon - Fri)
Phone:      616-331-3898
Email:       studyabroad@gvsu.edu
 

PIC provides services for international students. If you were admitted to GVSU as an international student, you will want to check there for information regarding employment restrictions. You will also need to visit this office to complete forms needed to take to Social Security Administration to apply for a Social Security card. You will need a Social Security number to work and be paid on campus.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 

2nd Floor, 50 College Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone:       616-742-2373 
Toll Free:   1-800-772-1213
 

You need a social security number to work and be paid on campus. Some students use the card to fulfill the Employment Eligibility Verification process (I-9). If you do not have a card or have lost your card, you can apply for a replacement here. You must do that in person. The Social Security Administration Office is less than two miles from PEW campus.

Page last modified November 17, 2010