Job Codes for Temporary and Student Employees
The University has specific classifications for the different types of temporary and student employees. Use the tables below to identify the correct job code when initiating a hire or rehire transaction.
Temporary Employee Job Codes
Job Code | Employee Type | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
5001 (Hourly) / 5002 (Salary) | Long-Term Temp (6 months or longer) | An established position with an ongoing workload. This group should be reviewed by HR to assess organizational needs and consider best options. | Administrative/office support; interim management; project-based work. |
5003 (Hourly) / 5004 (Salary) | Short-Term Temp (less than 6 months) | A position with a workload expected to last for a set period of time. | Administrative/office support; interim management; project-based work; Camps; Say Yes to Education; SEIU summer programs. |
5005 (Hourly) | Casual Employee (Temporary) | Employee does not have a regular schedule but is called upon as needed. Typically does not have many hours in a year (less than 500). | Dome ushers; event security; traffic & law enforcement personnel. |
5006 (Hourly) | SEIU Temporary on Assignment | SEIU employees who hold active primary positions but are temporarily working in another position. | Special Physical Plant situations where employee is on short work break from primary job to work in another trade. |
Temporary non-student positions must be paid according to the University's Fair Wage Initiative. Review current rates on the Pay for Staff Positions page.
Student Employee Job Codes
Job Code | Employee Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
7900 | Syracuse University Student Employee | Registered as a Syracuse University student. |
7998 | Non-Syracuse University Student Employee | Not registered as a Syracuse University student. Will be coded as a hourly employee. |
Non-SU students are categorized as temporary employees. Student employees and temporary summer employees filling traditional student jobs must be paid at least the current NYS minimum wage. Review current rates on the Pay for Staff Positions page.
Questions?
Contact HR Shared Services through the Customer Portal or by calling 315.443.4042.