Work/Life: You Start a New Job at the University
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The steps you need to take if you start a job at the University vary, depending on whether you're:


 

 

 If You Are New to the University

  • Contact your departmental administrator to find out what the deadlines are for completing and submitting the:
    • U.S. Department of Justice Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9)
    • State and Federal Tax Withholding Form (Form W-2)
  • Pick up your University identification card from the Campus Card Office in the lobby of Regenstein Library, once you are on the payroll system.
  • Review the information in the benefits packet given to you by your departmental administrator. Complete the forms for the following benefits within 31 days of employment.
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Group Life Insurance
    • Personal Accident Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Qualified Transportation Program
    • Contributory Retirement Plan (if you are a full-time employee)
    • Supplemental Retirement Program (available immediately, but voluntary)
  • For more information on any of these benefits, click here.

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If You Transfer From One University Job to Another

  • If your status has changed from full-time to part-time (or vice versa), click here.

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