Pay Scale
Job Classifications
Pay By Student Job-Type
At Valparaiso University, student employees are guaranteed to earn the federal minimum wage, and can earn more depending on the position and any merit raises. The University Comptroller, Office of Financial Aid, Office of Human Resource Services, and Payroll Office review the pay scale each year. Student employees are allowed to earn merit raises. Raises are awarded from the supervisor for satisfactory work.
Service roles often involve manual tasks or customer-facing duties across campus facilities, dining areas, or departments needing physical support.
Key Details:
- No previous experience required
- Involves manual labor or physical tasks
- Benefits from prior skill sets but still allows for training
- Offers flexible hours and straightforward responsibilities
These positions require a technical or specialized skill set such as IT, video production, web editing, or lab support.
Key Details:
- Carries a higher level of responsibility
- Requires specific experience or technical ability
- Not easily trainable—baseline knowledge expected
- Often includes tech troubleshooting or software/hardware support
Advanced roles for students involved in research projects or supervisory responsibilities. These are usually reserved for upperclassmen or highly qualified individuals.
Key Details:
- Plays a meaningful role in project outcomes
- Leads or contributes to academic research or department initiatives
- Involved in every stage of research or project execution
- Supervises, trains, or mentors junior student workers