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We only had one student, but IIRC, he was classified as a level II.  He was *not* what I would consider highly skilled, however, and he required significant supervision.  Consequently I'd expect to pay more for a skilled, self-starting student tech.  :-)

Margaret
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: John Resotko 
  To: [log in to unmask] 
  Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 11:59 AM
  Subject: Re: Student employment question


  Thanks Margaret, 

  A quick question: were those students classified as student Level II, III, or IV positions?

  John A. Resotko
  Head of Systems Administration
  MSU - Detroit College of Law
  208 Law College Building
  East Lansing, MI  48824-1300
  email: [log in to unmask]
  Phone: 517-432-6836
  Fax: 517-432-6861 




  >>> Margaret Wilson <[log in to unmask]> 10/13/03 11:57AM >>>

  We lost our students over a year ago due to budget cuts.  At that time we were paying $8.50/hr.

  Margaret
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  Margaret Wilson, MCSE
  Manager
  Colleg of Human Medicine Information Systems
  Michigan State University
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: John Resotko 
    To: [log in to unmask] 
    Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 10:59 AM
    Subject: Student employment question


    While I know that anything related to HR is a sensitive subject, I'm attempting to justify an increase in the starting salary I offer to students in my Technology Department.  The common answer I usually receive from upper management is "what are other MSU departments paying?" whenever I try to make any increase. So, my question is for anyone using student employees in technical positions, be it on your own help desk, or configuring and troubleshooting PCs, or in any job where a minimum level of technical knowledge and skill are required to be hired.

    My question to NAG is what are you offering as a starting hourly wage to student "techies"?  I know we all compete with each other for good student help, so I understand if you are unwilling to reply.  Also, if you prefer not to share this information publicly, please email me directly at [log in to unmask] and I will keep that information confidential if you wish.  My thanks for any feedback you are willing to provide.


    John A. Resotko
    Head of Systems Administration
    MSU - Detroit College of Law
    208 Law College Building
    East Lansing, MI  48824-1300
    email: [log in to unmask]
    Phone: 517-432-6836
    Fax: 517-432-6861