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Title: Work-Study Employees
Date of Current Version: December 2018
Replaces Version: April 2012
Background
The Center employs students who have been approved for work-study placement by their educational
institution. Work-study employees provide a cost-effective method for obtaining valuable assistance in
the delivery of programs and services. They also promote learning and intergenerational interaction and
communication.
Work-Study Employees
1. When funding is available, permanent staff members may hire work-study employees to assist
them with their responsibilities.
2. The hiring staff member is responsible for orientation, direct oversight, and evaluation of the
work-study employee.
Expectations of Work-Study Employees
1. Work-study employees must meet the City of Iowa City’s requirements for hiring a part-time
temporary employee and sign a confidentiality agreement.
2. Work-study employees shall dress, conduct themselves, and carry out assigned tasks in a
professional manner.
3. City provided services are to be used only when completing assigned job responsibilities at The
Center.
4. Work-study employees shall not accept gifts with a value greater than $3.00 from participants.
5. Work-study employees shall wear visible name tags when working.
Evaluation
1. All work-study employees receive direct oversight and performance evaluations by the hiring staff
person.
2. Work-study employees are given feedback and guidance related to their job performance on an
ongoing basis.
3. Termination of work-study employment shall comply with applicable policies of the City of Iowa
City and the student employee’s educational institution, and require the approval of The Center
coordinator or designee.
Administration
All work-study placements are approved by the coordinator or designee. Work-study employees are
hired, trained, evaluated, and supported by a permanent staff person.
Approved by the Senior Center Commission on: February 21, 2019