Student employees performing certain types of academically-related work are classified in pay titles that are part of a collective bargaining agreement, Unit 11 (Academic Student Employees) represented by the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, AFL-CIO and its Local Union 4123.
For a useful guide to many resources including payroll and benefits, policies and procedures, responsibilities, and more, see:
Essentials for Teaching Associates, Graduate Assistants, and Instructional Student Assistants
As a condition of employment, all student employees must remain academically eligible. To be academically eligible, Unit 11 employees must be enrolled in at least one unit during the term being worked (see classification standards for additional academic eligibility requirements for Graduate Assistants and Teaching Associates).
Review the process for hiring and appointing Academic Student Employees
Academic Student Employees Announcement Templates (POAs)
Template for departments to use to post a position opportunity announcement (POA) for a Graduate Assistant. Please submit to academicpersonnel@sonoma.edu to be approved and posted.
Template for departments to use to post a position opportunity announcement (POA) for an Instructional Student Assistant. Please submit to academicpersonnel@sonoma.edu to be approved and posted.
Template for departments to use to post a position opportunity announcement (POA) for a Teaching Associate. Please submit to academicpersonnel@sonoma.edu to be approved and posted.
Academic Student Employees Appointment Forms
Fill out and submit this form to hire a Graduate Assistant (GA). This form must be signed electronically and emailed to academicpersonnel@sonoma.edu. Students working in this pay title provide non-teaching assistance to faculty members and are provided part-time employment and practical experience in fields related to their advanced study.
Fill out and submit this form to hire an Instructional Student Assistant (ISA). This form must be signed electronically and emailed to academicpersonnel@sonoma.edu. Students working in this pay title are assigned grading, teaching, academic research, or tutoring duties.
Description of Duties for an Academic Student Employee. The supervisor will need to complete this form with the student no later than the student's first day of work, and both will keep a copy in their records.
All Teaching Associates must complete and return this form to faappointments@sonoma.edu