Employing Students
Find information on how to hire and manage student employees.
Minimum Wage Increase & Winter Quarterly Update
The San Diego minimum wage will increase from $17.25 to $17.75 per hour effective January 1, 2026. Please see the new pay ranges for 2026 on our Minimum Wage webpage.
An official email with full guidance for student employee supervisors and HR Contacts was shared on December 2.
Stay informed - Winter 2026 updates are now available on our Student Employment Quarterly Updates webpage.
Processes
Manage student employment processes more confidently with the help of our guides.
Policies and Guidelines
Curious about the rules behind student employment? Discover the policies that make it all work.
Student Employment Resources
These resources are here to support the people who support student employees.
Professional Development Resources
Have you ever wanted to develop your student supervisory skills? Check out these great resources to meet your goals.
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Contact Us:
- The Student Employment Office is a division of Human Resources, and the Central Personnel Office for employing students on campus.
- If you are a supervisor/People Leader and have questions about student employment, please first reach out to your department HR Contact.
- For additional questions please email the Student Employment Office.
- Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @ucsdstudentjobz