Auxiliary Services is an independent not-for-profit corporation located on the SUNY Oswego campus. Our goal is to provide quality ancillary services to the college community. We are a progressive, student-oriented operation, employing over 425 student employees and 130 non-student employees.
Employment
Careers with Auxiliary Services
If you are interested in working for Auxiliary Services please go to isolved Talent Acquisition to search for job openings that interest you. Fill out the Position and Location of the job opportunity you are interested in.
Auxiliary Services' Student Employment
If you would like to verify whether there are any positions currently available, please check isolved Talent Acquisition. If no positions show as available please email the location you are interested in working. Emails are listed under Student Employment Locations drop down.
Student Employment isolved Talent Aquisition
Thank you for your interest in employment with Auxiliary Services.
Who qualifies for student employment?
Any student who maintains full-time status is eligible for employment with Auxiliary Services. Full-time status means maintaining a minimum of 12 credit hours as an undergraduate or 9 hours as a graduate student. Last semester senior students with a minimum of 300 hours working for Auxiliary Services will also be considered full-time maintaining at least 9 credit hours for the semester. During the summer this definition will mean having maintained or maintaining full-time status for the previous, present, or upcoming semester. During the summer, students from other schools may be considered once all eligible SUNY Oswego students who have applied have been employed.
What types of jobs are available?
Students are employed in Residential Dining Services, Retail Dining and Catering, College Stores, and Accounting and Administration.
If you would like to verify whether there are any positions currently available, please check isolved Talent Acquisition. If no positions show please email the location you are interested in working. Emails are listed under "Student Employment Locations".
Are there any benefits?
YES. Besides wages and valuable work experience, there are also the advantages of convenient campus locations and work schedules compatible with your classes. Student employees are covered by workers' compensation, disability, and unemployment insurance. Direct deposit is available. Also, depending on the location and number of hours worked, employees in Residential Dining Services and Retail Dining are entitled to meals and/or snacks, and employees at the College Store, and its affiliates, and the Accounting & Administration office are entitled to a 10% discount at the College Store. Also available are two different scholarships for Student Employees, multiple winners are awarded for each.
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How do I apply?
Via isolved Talent Aquisition
- Fill out the application.
- Applications are only available online
- Apply to the location(s) you would like to work (see map on the application for locations).
- You should receive an email confirming receipt of the application shortly after your submission.
- If your qualifications and availability meet our needs, you will be contacted via email with a tax packet and personal information documents to complete.
Student Employment Locations
The following locations can be applied to via isolved Talent Acquisition:
Lakeside Dining Center: lakeside@oswego.edu
Cooper Dining Center: coopdine@oswego.edu
Pathfinder Dining Center: pathfind@oswego.edu
Retail Cafes: retailcafes@oswego.edu
- Retail Cafes include Lake Effect Cafe and Fusion.
Catering: catering@oswego.edu
Marano Campus Center: maranofood@oswego.ed
- Marano Campus Center includes Palates, The Crossroads, Cutting Board, The Laker Express, and Sips.
College Stores: thestore@oswego.edu
Accounting and Administration: auxserv@oswego.edu
ID & Meal Plan Office: dining@oswego.edu
Auxiliary Services Student Employee Handbook
Parents
Auxiliary Services designed the Parents Information page in an effort to provide you with valuable information about student employment, along with other pertinent information you might find useful.
Questions?
If you have additional questions pertaining to student employment that are not addressed on this site, please call (315) 312-3669, email the Student Payroll Coordinator at staspay@oswego.edu, or book an appointment in person in room 506 Culkin Hall, or use the Auxiliary Services Accounting Office You Can Book Me to make an appointment to speak with a payroll representative in 506 Culkin Hall.
International Students
How do I apply and what types of jobs are available?
The application process for International students seeking employment with Auxiliary Services is the same as for all students. Please see these sections on the main page of our Student Employment website.
What do I do if I am hired?
If you are part of International Education and Programs on campus and have been hired for employment with Auxiliary Services, you must complete paperwork that is unique to your International status. If you are unsure if you are part of International Education and Programs, please call 315.312.5775, or email Intled@oswego.edu, or stop in at 102 Sheldon Hall.
Please contact Auxiliary Services Student Payroll at 315.312.3669 or email: staspay@oswego.edu if you have any questions.
Tax Information
Pay Information
Federal Income Tax
Federal income tax withholding form W-4, Instructions for form W-4 (PDF)
IF you are a NEWLY hired student, YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM. AND, you MUST have a response on either line 5 or line 7.
- Complete Step 1.
- Complete Steps 2-4 ONLY if they apply to you; otherwise, skip to Step 5.
- Complete Step 5.
NY State Income Tax
IF you are a NEWLY hired student, YOU MUST COMPLETE FORM IT-2014 OR Form IT-2104-E NOT BOTH.
Form IT-2104 or Form IT-2104-E (PDF)
- If claiming withholding, complete Form IT-2104: Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate. NOTE: if using this form you MUST have an answer under box 1 and 2.
- If claiming exemption from taxes, complete Form IT-2104-E: Certificate of Exemption from Withholding. You must meet the criteria listed on lines 1, 2, and 3 of the form.
Employment eligibility verification: form I-9 Instructions attached(PDF)
- Complete Section 1. Most common forms of identification are:
- List A: U.S. passport (must NOT be expired)
- List B Driver's license/permit or School ID card AND List C Social Security card or Birth Certificate
(See Form I-9 for the complete list of acceptable identification.)
What is the payment procedure?
You are paid bi-weekly. You are paid on an hourly basis, in 10th of an hour increments.
A PDF containing the pay date schedule for 2025 is linked below. You can download and save a copy of this PDF or print it out.
If completed tax forms are received in the Accounting Office by 4 pm on the Friday following a completed pay period, students will be paid on the next available pay date. A list of the pay periods and pay dates is provided in the tax packet and are linked below.
Students can cash their checks at Community Bank N.A. located at 100 E. First St. Oswego. They will need to show their SUNY Oswego/photo identification. Additionally, check cashing is available in the Campus Center. Students should contact 315.312.3073 for hours and fees.
Auxiliary Services also offers direct deposit of pay to an employee's financial institution upon completion of our direct deposit form.
How much do I get paid?
Effective January 1, 2025, all regular student employees will earn a starting wage of $15.50 per hour.
Group Leaders
After completing a minimum of 150 hours with Auxiliary Services and meeting the GPA requirements, student employees who are also familiar with the corporation may apply for the position of Group Leader. This position is one of leadership and service. Group leaders are responsible for helping train, direct and guide other student employees in accomplishing their duties.
Group leaders earn $15.70 per hour.
Direct Deposit for Auxiliary Services only
How do I set up a direct deposit if I am paid by Auxiliary Services?
A student must complete the direct deposit request form in the Hire Forms Software. As a benefit to our student employees, Auxiliary Services offers direct deposit of paychecks directly into an employee's savings or checking account, including an account at banks, credit unions and most other types of financial institutions. It takes approximately two pay cycles to have a direct deposit take effect.
What if I am NOT paid through Auxiliary Services, CAN I STILL USE THIS FORM?
NO. This form is for student employees paid through Auxiliary Services. )
IF YOU ARE NOT PAID THROUGH AUXILIARY SERVICES, contact your manager, the accounting department in 506 Culkin Hall or stop at the location where you pick up your check to obtain the correct direct deposit form.
How do I stop direct deposit?
In order to stop direct deposit, you must provide the Accounting Office with a signed and dated written notification to terminate the authorization. Auxiliary Services and the Financial Institution will honor your request in a reasonable amount of time.
What to do Once you are Hired
What Happens after you are hired as a Student Employee with Auxiliary Services - Definition - This is called “Onboarding”.
Hiring Notification Process
Your Hiring Manager will notify the Accounting Office Student Payroll Coordinator via a spotlight email.
After the Accounting Office receives this spotlight, you'll get a "Hire Forms" email to your oswego.edu email address.
- This email includes:
- A link to the Hire Forms portal
- Your username and temporary password
- Accessing the Hire Forms Portal
- Click the link in the email.
- You’ll be prompted to:
- Change your password
- Set up alternate identity verification
Need Help?
Make an Appointment: Visit the Accounting Office (506 Culkin Hall)
Make an Appointment
Contact:
📞 315-312-3669
📧 staspay@oswego.edu
Required Hire Forms
You'll need to complete the following within the Hire Forms portal:
- Personal Information Sheet
- Equal Employment Opportunity Employment Information
- Notice of Acknowledgement of Pay Rate and Payday
- IRS Federal W-4 Withholding Form
- NYS IT-2104 or IT-2104-E Withholding Form (choose one)
- USCIS Form I-9
- Note: Auxiliary Services uses eVerify to process this.
- You must present valid ID from the official Lists of Acceptable Documents (insert I-9 link here)
Optional Forms
- Direct Deposit Enrollment Form
- Submit form plus bank documentation with:
- Your full name
- Routing and account number
- Submit form plus bank documentation with:
- Accepted examples:
- Voided check (not a starter check)
- Pre-filled bank deposit slip
- Official bank form or screenshot from your banking app
Request Change and/or Forms
Please direct any payroll related questions or requests to the statspay@oswego.edu email address. Requests could include, replace a W-2, request to stop payment and re-issue a lost paycheck and a change of address.