Completing the Work Authorization Form (RWAF)
Each Wheaton student performing work on campus must complete the Student Employment Request for Hire/Work Authorization Form (RWAF). This form should be on file in the SEO before the student begins the work assignment. This will ensure that the student's work hours will be processed on the student payroll and the student will be paid in a timely manner. The student and supervisor complete the form at the time of employment. The student then delivers the form to Student Financial Services (SFS).
The RWAF should be completed as follows:
- Part I
The student completes the necessary information. If s/he will be working in more than one job, a separate form for each job is required. Agreeing to the conditions of employment, the student must sign the form . - Part II
To be completed by the employer. - Part III
The Student Employment Office authorizes students to work in a position for a specified allotment. This authorization section shows the account to be charged, the student's total allotment, the pay rate for the assigned job in the department, and the total hours per week authorized. The job's position number and suffix which connects the job to the departmental payroll time sheet are also shown.
The SEO will process the RWAF to initiate payment to the student. A copy is kept in the student's file, and the remaining copies are sent to the employer and to the student. Upon receipt of the completed supervisor copy, supervisors should verify the authorized information with their records; i.e., correct job title, pay rate, student's work award and maximum hours per week the student can work. Supervisors should feel free to contact the SEO with questions about the authorization process.
