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Office of Student Employment

Steps to Become an Employer

STEP ONE: DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY
  • Does your organization seek to improve the quality of life of community residents?
  • Is it a nonprofit or government agency? If yes, see step two.

 

STEP TWO: ENTER VERIFICATION PROCESS
  • Contact Student Employment at 303-871-6792 to begin the verification process.
  • We will need a copy of your agency's 501(c)(3) status and its bylaws or regulations.

 

STEP THREE: SIGN A CONTRACT
  • Off-campus employers must sign a contract with us. It will outline your federal share of student wages, typically 30 percent.
  • Ensure that we have the original copy of the contract and wait to receive approval to begin the hiring process.

 

STEP FOUR: ENTER THE HIRING PROCESS
  • Sign up for an online account. Then, post the position on this website.
  • Interview candidates. Make an offer to the student of your choice. Then, contact our office to complete the rest of the hiring process.