Office of Student Life
Student Employment Experience

Supervisor Resources

Professional Development Resources for Student Supervisors 

Professional development for supervisors is essential to creating meaningful student employment experiences. By continually building their own skills in mentoring, communication, and inclusive leadership, supervisors not only strengthen campus operations but also help student employees grow, succeed, and feel a sense of belonging at Ohio State.

  • The Student Employment Experience (SEE) offers workshops that help supervisors empower student employees, connect their work to learning goals, and foster professional growth.
  • BuckeyeLearn, the university’s Learning Management System, has a plethora of training videos, documents and modules for you and your student employees. 
  • Ohio State faculty and staff have free access to LinkedIn Learning, provided by the Office of Human Resources, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and the University Staff Advisory Committee. You get 24/7 unlimited access to learn at your own pace in courses that are relevant to your current role or also many other passions. There are 30-70 new courses added weekly, which gives you the ability to grow and develop in the areas you care about both at and outside of work.

Employment Policies and HR Resources for Supervisors

Supervisors of student employees are responsible for ensuring that hiring practices align with university policies and HR requirements. By using these resources, supervisors can confidently manage student employment while fostering a fair, consistent, and supportive work environment.

  • Handshake is Ohio State’s comprehensive, web-based career services management platform to help employers find and engage with talented students for internship, co-op and career opportunities.
  • Ohio State's student employment policy provides detailed guidelines about eligibility for employment and terms of employment as well as an extensive list of resources for student employees. It is an important resource for both student employees and  supervisors to be familiar with. 
  • BuckeyeLearn, the university’s Learning Management System, has a plethora of training videos, documents and modules for you and your student employees. 
  • The Student Advocacy Center assists students in navigating complex university processes, resolving concerns, and accessing support when unexpected challenges arise.

Student Employment Success and Belonging Resources 

Supervisors play a key role in connecting student employees to the support they need to thrive. This collection of resources is designed for supervisors to share directly with their student staff, helping them navigate employment, access campus services, and feel a stronger sense of belonging at Ohio State. By pointing students toward these tools, supervisors not only support their success on the job but also contribute to their overall wellbeing and growth as Buckeyes.

  • Located in the Ohio Union, Buckeye Commons offers students a welcoming space to connect, find resources, and receive mentorship. Student employees seeking career support can connect with a Career Coach or use the Career Resource Guide anytime.
  • Students may struggle to succeed because essential needs, such as food, housing or clothing, are not met. The Monda Student Resource Center, located in the Younkin Success Ceter, enhances students' holistic, essential needs through resources and support from campus and community partners.
  • Kindness at Ohio State provides you the opportunity to demonstrate kindness by recognizing your student employees. If one or more of your student employees has displayed significant growth, solved a problem, gone above-and-beyond the call of duty and/or brought positivity into the workplace, we encourage you to acknowledge it by sending them a kudos!
  • The Student Wellness Center offers free programs and services around mental health, nutrition, financial wellness, and stress management. A great resource for students balancing work and academics.
  • Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS) provides confidential counseling, workshops, and crisis support to help students manage personal and academic challenges.