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.
- What to bring with you:
- Picture identification card
- Documents provided with I-9 form (see the list of acceptable documents)
- Visa documentation (when applicable) for Foreign Nationals
- What to bring with you:
- 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
- Learn about our Children’s Creative Learning Center
- FIU faculty receive tuition discounts at KinderCare® Learning Centers, Champions® Before and After-School
Programs and participating CCLC® Child Care Centers.- For more information about centers and sites near you call 877-914-7683 or visit Kindercare’s Employee Family Benefit Page