New Faculty & Staff

We are thrilled to have you on board. To help you navigate the onboarding process, we've created a guide specifically for you as a new hire. Please follow the New Hire Checklist to ensure everything is completed.

At Least Two Weeks Before You Arrive:

For Faculty and Casual Wage positions: Please sign and return one copy of the offer letter. Additionally, fill out the New Hire Form, which you can access through the link provided by HR in your offer letter or sent directly to your personal email address.
For Administrative Staff & Union positions: Please log into Workday using the username and password you created during your application process. Review, electronically sign, and submit your offer letter. Afterward, complete any outstanding tasks listed under "Your Tasks" to initiate the Hire and Background Check process.

After signing your offer letter:

Look out for an email with directions on how to set up your MyWellesley account which you'll need to access the MyWellesley portal, Workday, and Gmail.
Complete pre-hire materials through Workday by logging in through the MyWellesley porta l
Meet with Human Resource to complete direct deposit form and form I-9. Please bring the necessary documentation to the Office of Human Resources.

Need help with Workday?

For any questions about Workday or assistance in the onboarding process, please email Working@wellesley.edu

Your First Days:

Contact Campus Police at extension(3260) or visit their office (located on the first level of the parking garage) to obtain your OneCard identification card and information on your parking assignment and decal.
Review the LTS Getting Started webpage and complete SANS Cyber Security Awareness Training
Complete Title IX and Title VI training by following the instructions on the Title IX website under the "Training" tab then follow the instrctuions under "Faculty and Staff"
Take a virtual College Tour by visiting Wellesley’s Virtual Tour.
If you are a new manager, consider sending the New Leader and Staff Questionnaire to your team.

During Your First Month:

Log into Workday and update your employee information. Ensure that your contact information, including work location and office phone extension, are complete.
Attend your scheduled Welcome and Benefits Orientation. If you're unsure of your scheduled date, please email Cristina DeGaetano at cristina.degaetano@wellesley.edu.

During Orientation:

Take the opportunity to connect with other new employees.
Explore the various opportunities and resources available to college employees.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of your benefits during the benefits portion of orientation.
Sign up for your benefits through Workday.

During the First Three Months:

Review your role documentation and job responsibilities.
Discuss performance expectations with your supervisor.
Gain an understanding of divisional, departmental, and individual goals.
Identify short-term goals for your initial months of employment.
Build relationships with colleagues within your office and across other departments.
Review training and development resources with your supervisor.

Things to Review And Consider

Review details about employment policies, procedures and benefits for administrative employees in the Administrative Handbook.
Review details about benefits, resources available to faculty, and other employment-related policies in the Faculty Handbook.
Review fire safety instructions
Wellesley College is committed to sustainability and maintaining a green campus. We strongly encourage everyone to visit the Sustainability Office's page and review their checklist of suggested actions to support their initiatives.
- Office of Sustainability
- Green Guidelines
Learn more about benefits, programs, find forms, or contact HR.
Quick links to benefits pages:

Have another question about benefits?