For students
For employers
Employment verification
eSPAF requirements and troubleshooting
Requirements
1. Kerberos ID
To use the eSPAF, you must have a Kerberos user ID. This is usually the same as your e-mail user ID. However, some MIT departments, labs and centers have e-mail systems that do not use the Kerberos protocol. If you work in one of these areas, you may need to get a Kerberos user ID to access the form. All MIT staff are eligible to receive Kerberos user IDs. Contact Athena User Accounts:
Building N42, first floor
617-253-1325
accounts@mit.edu
2. Certificates
You must have current MIT web certificates to use the application. You may download a certificate at http://web.mit.edu/ist/topics/certificates.
3. Authorization
The primary financial authorizer for the academic department, research lab or center must contact business-help@mit.edu to request authorization to submit the eSPAF in at least one time group. When requesting the Student PAF Authorizer role, the following information must be provided:
- Name
- Department
- Kerberos ID
- E-mail address
- Office location
- Time group(s)
Whom to Contact
| Type of problem | Contact |
|---|---|
| Browser or certificate issues | IS&T Help Desk computing-help@mit.edu 617-253-1101 |
| Application error messages | Student Services Information Technology ssit-espaf@mit.edu |
| Business policy | SFS Student Employment 617-253-4971 seo-www@mit.edu |
For students:
• Paid community service
• All job listings
• UROP
• Internships and careers
• Volunteering
For employers:
• Job posting page
• Electronic Student Personnel Action Form
(employers at MIT only)
Anyone who wants to work at MIT must complete an I-9 form and submit it (in person) in Room 11-320. When you have the right documentation with you, it takes very little time. And it needs to be done only once, as long as you don't take a semester off.
