Student Employment Policy & Procedure Guide
Section 900: Job Performance and Separation from Employment
Effective: 02/01/2021
 

While a performance evaluation is not required, supervisors are strongly encouraged to provide a student employee an assessment of her or his performance as an effective tool for assisting the student in their work performance and professional growth. 

A supervisor should take every opportunity to provide positive feedback to a student employee to let themknow that they are performing well and to reinforce appropriate work ethic and behavior. If the employee is performing in a manner that is less than satisfactory in a specific area or overall, the supervisor should speak to the student and provide clear expectations regarding what is considered acceptable performance in the identified area(s). The supervisor should consider whether or not the student employee was properly trained or needs additional training. This is to be done prior to a formal evaluation in order to provide the student employee an opportunity to modify or change work performance to meet the department’s standards.Written notice to a student employee regarding the need for performance improvement is recommended.

An Annual performance evaluation by itself is only a tool. With commitment throughout the year to also include meaningful conversation, provide feedback and continually develop a solid working partnership, a foundation can be built that enhances the relationship between student employee and supervisor.

Sample Student Employee Performance Evaluation

If you would like further assistance in developing a performance appraisal form or would like to discuss performance management matters, contact your unit’s Human Resources Strategic Partner (HRSP). For all other questions please contact the Student Employment Center at student.employment@oregonstate.edu