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University of Connecticut is hiring a Student Employment Manager. This staff role leads recruitment, training, payroll compliance, and performance management for UConn Recreation's student employee program. The manager also supports professional staff searches and broader HR administration for the department.

Highlights

Leads recruitment and retention of student personnel for UConn Recreation
Schedules and supervises a hiring team of 10+ students through intake interviews and application review
Manages bi-weekly payroll and time-keeping approval for student employees
Builds and revises onboarding materials and maintains an online training environment
Maintains an employee database and produces HR reports
Coordinates annual student performance appraisals
Serves as lead on professional staff searches and special payroll agreements
Requires a bachelor's degree and a year or more of professional experience
Higher ed and HR operations experience preferred, along with familiarity with PeopleSoft, Core-CT, and PageUp

Student Employment Manager Full Description

Job Summary

UConn Recreation seeks a Student Employment Manager to implement its student employment HR program, overseeing recruitment and retention of student personnel, bi-weekly payroll compliance, employee training and education, workplace policy, employee workflow and database management, and performance review. This position also supports professional staff searches and HR administration, and promotes a welcoming and inclusive culture centered on student employee development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implements the student employment HR program for UConn Recreation
Responsible for recruitment efforts to ensure required personnel levels are met
Manages periodic recruitment initiatives, including scheduling and supervising a hiring team of 10+ students, reviewing applications, conducting intake interviews, and coordinating with UConn Rec Professional Staff
Collects and catalogues applications and communicates with applicants
Assists with the development of onboarding materials and training, revising them annually
Maintains the online employee training environment and verifies completion
Manages bi-weekly payroll and time-keeping approval
Maintains an informational database, provides reports, and assists with HR reporting
Processes new-employee payroll, ensuring compliance and coordinating with the university Payroll department
Coordinates annual student performance appraisals
Maintains staff uniform inventory
Serves as lead for HR matters related to professional staff searches and special payroll agreements
Assists with staff appreciation and incentive initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
One or more year(s) of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a higher education setting
Experience in HR operations
Proficiency with Fusion, Connect2Concepts, SubItUp, and PeopleSoft
Proficiency with Core-CT, PageUp, and HireRight

Appointment Terms

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and full benefits package, including employee and dependent tuition waivers. The position is included in the UCPEA collective bargaining unit.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

To Apply

Please apply online and submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. Search #499802. This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on September 17, 2026.

The University of Connecticut is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. UConn is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented groups.

Original Job Description

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

Implements the student employment HR program for UConn Recreation
Responsible for recruitment efforts to ensure required personnel levels are met
Manages periodic recruitment initiatives, including scheduling and supervising a hiring team of 10+ students, reviewing applications, conducting intake interviews, and coordinating with UConn Rec Professional Staff
Collects and catalogues applications and communicates with applicants
Assists with the development of onboarding materials and training, revising them annually
Maintains the online employee training environment and verifies completion
Manages bi-weekly payroll and time-keeping approval
Maintains an informational database, provides reports, and assists with HR reporting
Processes new-employee payroll, ensuring compliance and coordinating with the university Payroll department
Coordinates annual student performance appraisals
Maintains staff uniform inventory
Serves as lead for HR matters related to professional staff searches and special payroll agreements
Assists with staff appreciation and incentive initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
One or more year(s) of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a higher education setting
Experience in HR operations
Proficiency with Fusion, Connect2Concepts, SubItUp, and PeopleSoft
Proficiency with Core-CT, PageUp, and HireRight

Appointment Terms

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

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