Help Eastern Washington University ensure the 2026 Commencement is extra memorable for our graduates and their loved ones by assisting with the ceremonies.
EWU staff is needed to help with the June Commencement ceremonies, to be held in Cheney at Reese Court on Friday, June 12, or Saturday, June 13. Commencement staff will assist with greeting guests, guiding graduates, and ensuring a smooth and joyful ceremony.
Staff is needed to help out during the following shifts:
- All Day: 7 a.m.- 8 p.m.
- Shift 1: 7 a.m. – Noon
- Shift 2: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Shift 3: 3 – 8 p.m.
Whether you give one shift, multiple shifts, or a full day, your help will make a difference!
Please see the Commencement Pay Information guide below to learn about how to adjust schedules and coordinate with your supervisor accordingly. If you have questions, please contact HR at hr@ewu.edu. Thank you for supporting this important event!
Pay for working during Commencement should be processed as follows:
Work Week: The University work week is Monday,12:01 a.m. to Sunday, 12:00 p.m.
Overtime Eligible Employees:
Classified Employes:
All Classified employees covered under the WFSE collective bargaining agreement are
eligible for overtime per Article 20.6 (Overtime) and 20.7 (Compensatory Time).
Classified employees required to work Commencement will receive overtime and/or
compensatory time for hours worked that exceed 40 in the work week.
A Classified employee’s schedule may be changed per Article 20.3 provided proper
notice has been provided and/or the employee has requested to adjust their work
schedule and waive the notice requirement.
PSE Employees:
An overtime eligible exempt employee covered under the PSE collective bargaining
agreement is eligible for overtime per Article 19 (Overtime). PSE overtime eligible
employees required to work Commencement will receive overtime and/or compensatory
time for hours worked that exceed 40 in the work week.
A PSE employee’s schedule may be changed per Article 17.4 provided proper notice
has been given.
Non-Represented Exempt Employees:
An overtime eligible exempt employee not covered by PSE is eligible for overtime per
EWU Policy 406.01, Chapter 3, Section 3.1 (F). Non-represented overtime eligible
employees required to work Commencement will receive overtime and/or compensatory
time for hours worked that exceed 40 in the work week.
Overtime Exempt Employees:
The nature of the work of overtime exempt employees may require they exceed 40
hours in a work week. No additional pay is provided for working during
Commencement. Adjusting work schedule to account for additional work during
Commencement should be arranged between the employee and their supervisor.
Volunteers:
University employees may only serve as volunteers in activities that are unrelated to the
duties of their current position or a former position held within the last twelve months
with the University. University employees may not volunteer to perform duties that they
are normally compensated for performing.
