What to Expect: Departmental Orientation
During your first week of employment, you should receive the following from your manager:
- Workspace and necessary office/work supplies.
- Name badge and business cards (if applicable).
- Inquire with manager about arranging for a campus tour if you are new to campus.
- Introductions to office staff and other key colleagues.
- Keys or access cards to your office, desk, work area, phone, computer equipment.
During your first week, your supervisor should review the following with you:
- Date, time, and location of your orientation session.
- Computer access: email, MyUniverse, applicable departmental software, (319) 273-5555 user support service, Service Hub.
- Departmental expectations: office/work hours, common practices, dress attire, unwritten rules.
- Phone numbers, online campus directory, phone and voice mail features, and on- and off-campus calls.
- Facilities: restrooms, equipment (fax, copier), break areas/vending, emergency shelters/evacuation plans.
- Departmental policies & procedures and organizational chart.
- Ensure completion of various required and suggested online training courses such as Title IX, Free Speech, Data Security and FERPA Basics.
- Payroll dates, time card reporting, procedure for requesting time off or reporting absences. For more information, visit the Office of Business Operations Payroll supporting website.
- Incoming and outgoing mail procedures, campus mail codes.
- Safety policies and procedures.
- Support staff and student employees.