New Employee Checklist

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Before Beginning

  • Complete the online sign-on packet
  • Submit supplemental documentation Complete and submit the I-9, W-4, Loyalty Oath and Outside Activities forms (when applicable) to Human Resources.
  • Obtain a temporary parking decal from Human Resources
  • Contact departmental support staff to order textbooks, instructional materials, and resources (Faculty only).
    • To find the contact information you can go to phonebook.fiu.edu. Review the Benefits Guide

First Day

  • Attend the New Employee Experience (NEE).
  • Complete and submit the sign-on packet to Human Resources (If not submitted prior to your first day).
  • Obtain a temporary parking decal (issued during NEE) if not received prior to your first day.

First Week

  • Obtain an FIU One Card from MMC-Gold Parking Garage or BBC-Wolfe University Center Room 143
  • Benefits – Visit the People First website (or call 1-866-663-4735) OR schedule an appointment with a HR Benefits Representative to select benefit options
    • You have 60 calendar days from your effective hired date to enroll in health and supplemental insurance plans and 90 days to select retirement plans and options*
  • Request a copy of your position description (Administrative and Staff only)
  • Complete and submit key requests (If applicable)*
  • Submit an application for a permanent parking permit or visit the Department of Parking and Transportation located in PG5 on the ground floor*
  • Complete mandatory 30-minute IT Security Awareness Training at it.fiu.edu/security*
  • Begin to utilize University resources, services, and professional development opportunities available to you*
  • Update your university contact information in the FIU Phonebook phonebook.fiu.edu*

* Employees must be assigned a Panther ID number before submitting these requests. You may verify or look up Panther ID numbers.

First Meeting

Upon arrival to your department, schedule a meeting with your supervisor to discuss:

  • Departmental mission and goals
  • Departmental policies and procedures
  • Dress code
  • Work schedule(s) and protocol for time keeping
  • Your role and responsibilities
  • Performance standards and assessment criteria for your position
  • Specific functions of your department and how you will impact and support the job functions of your teammates
  • How to obtain/order office supplies and other tools or resources
  • Guidelines and protocol for after-hours work area access

Resources

Housing

Child Care