Welcome to the University of Colorado Boulder. Today, with our sights set on becoming the standard for the great comprehensive public research universities of the new century, we strive to serve the people of Colorado and to engage with the world through excellence in our teaching, research, creative work, and service. You are joining a community of diverse, talented, and passionate people who share this vision and mission.
The four pillars that support our onboarding philosophy are:
- Cultural Mastery
- Interpersonal Network Development
- Strategy Immersion & Direction
- Early Career Support
The four phases of onboarding a new employee will move through during the first year are:
- Prepare
- Orient
- Integrate
- Excel
Before Your First Day
We are so exicted you have made the decision to join us! Much of the set-up process will begin on or after your first day, but there are a few things you can do in advance:
Preparing to Work at CU Boulder
Communicate with your department liaison or supervisor; make sure you understand:
- What time to arrive/ Work schedule
- Where to report when you first arrive/ How remote work should take place
- Dress-code expectations if applicable
- What to bring on your first day if applicable
- Your supervisor’s phone number
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 ("IRCA"), the University of Colorado Boulder must verify employment eligibility of each employee within the first three days of employment.
As required by federal law the university is required to complete and retain a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification document for all regular and temporary employees hired after November 6, 1986.
Completion of Form I-9 is a shared responsibility of both the employee and the university.
- Section #1will be sent via email and must be completed by the employee
- Form I-9 can be completed as soon as, but not before, a job offer has been extended and accepted.
- Section #2 must be completed by an I-9 partner, or authorized university representative, on or before the third day of employment. The employee should provide acceptable documents to complete the I-9.
- Form I-9 can be completed as soon as, but not before, a job offer has been extended and accepted.
- Required documents for E-Verify photo matching can be uploaded directly into HireRight. The following documents are required to be uploaded:
- US Passport
- US Passport Card
- I-551 Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
- I-766 Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
In order to complete Form I-9 employees are required to present documentation confirming identity and eligibility to work in the United States. The List of Acceptable Documents is the last page of Form I-9. Employees who are unable to meet federal I-9 requirements cannot lawfully be employed.
Departments with employees who are working out of the area or out of state should contact CU Boulder HR about options for completing the I-9. All federal timelines still apply.
Claim and activate your IdentiKey
An IdentiKey consists of a CU Boulder login name and an IdentiKey password. An IdentiKey is the credential that uniquely identifies you to online services and campus computing facilities so that they may grant you access.
- Your primary IdentiKey account is directly associated with your affiliation(s) at the University of Colorado Boulder.
- You will receive an email from the Office of Information Technology when you IdentiKey is ready to be claimed. You must activate your account in order to set your security questions and password. You will need your unique employee ID number to activate your IdentiKey. If you do not know your employee ID number, contact your supervisor or call the Department of Human Resources at (303) 492-6475.
- After you claim your Identikey, you will gain access to your email account. Call the Office of Information Technology at 5-HELP (303-735-4357) from any campus phone for assistance.
University of Colorado Boulder’s campus is centrally located, with access to transit, bike paths and the most walkable neighborhoods in town. Explore options that will help you get to and around campus through Parking Services.
Visit our Living Here page on the CU Boulder Jobs website learn more about Boulder and the surrounding areas.
Your First Week
Starting any new job can be overwhelming. The following will help get you set-up at CU Boulder.
Getting Set-up at CU Boulder
Healthy New Employees - Wednesday Morning Appointments on Boulder Campus
- New employees should contact i-9forms@colorado.edu or 303-735-8191 to make an appointment to complete Section #2. The I-9 Office is open for appointments on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- You will be able to enter the Administrative Research Center by swiping your BuffOne card in the card reader located to the left of the south doors. Proceed through the main hallway to the elevators.
- If you do not have a BuffOne card yet, please contact 303-735-8191 to be met at the building doors.
- The employee should bring acceptable documents to complete the I-9 office.
Administrative & Research Center
3100 Marine St., Third Floor, Rm # 310
Boulder, CO 80309
Under the following circumstances employees should not come to the I-9 office. Please contact i-9forms@colorado.edu to make arrangements to complete the I-9 remotely.
- individuals with confirmed COVID-19,
- individuals showing symptoms and under investigation of COVID-19,
- for household members, intimate partners, and caregivers in a non-healthcare setting of those individuals identified above
New Employees - Without Wednesday Morning Appointments
- Departments with employees who are unavailable on Wednesday mornings, or are working out of state or country should contact CU Boulder HR about options for completing the I-9 at i-9forms@colorado.edu or 303-735-8191.
Please contact i-9forms@colorado.edu or 303-735-8191 for further instructions.
Claim and activate your IdentiKey
An IdentiKey consists of a CU Boulder login name and an IdentiKey password. An IdentiKey is the credential that uniquely identifies you to online services and campus computing facilities so that they may grant you access.
- Your primary IdentiKey account is directly associated with your affiliation(s) at the University of Colorado Boulder.
- You will receive an email from the Office of Information Technology when you IdentiKey is ready to be claimed. You must activate your account in order to set your security questions and password. You will need your unique employee ID number to activate your IdentiKey. If you do not know your employee ID number, contact your supervisor or call the Department of Human Resources at (303) 492-6475.
- After you claim your Identikey, you will gain access to your email account. Call the Office of Information Technology at 5-HELP (303-735-4357) from any campus phone for assistance.
Your Buff OneCard is your official university identification and as an employee you are required to carry it with you whenever you are on campus. You may also need your card for building access. You can wait until you arrive on campus to get your Buff OneCard, or you have it mailed to your mailing address.
If I want to get it now, how do I complete it?
- Send a photo to the Buff OneCard office to be placed on your Buff OneCard (campus ID card).
- Email boc@colorado.edu and include the following:
- Your full name in the body of the email and attach a photo.
- Your mailing address in the body of the email
- Attach a photo of yourself following these guidelines:
- Photo should be facing forward in front of a plain, light background, with no hats or sunglasses.
You will receive a confirmation from the Buff OneCard office that the photo has been received and accepted within two business days.
The Buff OneCard office will mail card directly to your mailing address.
There are items you need to complete in the MyCUInfo portal:
- Accessing the Portal
- W-4
- Direct Deposit: Must set-up by the 17th of the month. If it is after the 17th, you will receive a paycard for the first month. Contact 303-860-4200, opt. 2 or payroll@cu.edu with questions.
- Personal Information
- Paychecks
Depending on your job description, you could be subject to a number of mandatory trainings. Please consult with your supervisor or department liaison for trainings required for your position.
All CU Boulder employees are required to take the Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination, and Harassment training course within the first 30 days of employment with the Boulder campus, and all CU Boulder faculty members must complete the training within their first semester of employment. This training is offered by the CU Boulder Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance.
Supervisors of classified employees must complete the mandatory Performance Management training within 90 days from their hire date or promotion to supervisor.
An online training has been created to focus on the development of performance plans with an emphasis on defining clear and measurable goals, the importance of continuous feedback and how to conduct the required coaching session, and best practices on how to objectively evaluate performance at the end of the performance management cycle. The training will take approximately 45 minutes and can be accessed through SkillSoft.
Instructions to access training
- Click link to training: https://universityofcolorado.skillport.com/skillportfe/custom/login/saml/login.action?courseaction=launch&assetid=_scorm12_cu_u00115_0001
- Select Boulder Campus
- Login with your identikey
- The course will launch right in window.
Enroll in or waive your health, vision, dental, and retirement benefits through your MyCUinfo Portal. Benefits and Payroll for all four campuses of the University of Colorado are managed by the Employee Services group at the Systems Administration offices in Denver.
- Your benefits eligibility is determined by your official start date. If your hire date is the first of the month, your coverage will begin immediately, regardless of the date you actually enrolled. If your hire date is any other day than the first of the month, your coverage will be begin the first of the following month.
- Benefits counselors are available by phone 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 303-860-4200 or employeeservices@cu.edu
- Explore benefits options through the New Employee section of the Benefits website.
- View a full benefits orientation through the portal:
- Log into http://mycuinfo.colorado.edu/ with your IdentiKey
- Select Training from the drop-down menu at the top
- Click the SkillSoft tile
- Search “Benefits” in the search bar
- Select CU: Payroll Benefits Orientation
- Launch
Your First Year
Becoming Oriented and Integrated at CU Boulder
Take Part in New Hire Programs
- New Employee Welcome Experience
- The New Employee Welcome Experience is designed to increase the understanding of CU Boulder’s culture, organizational structure and governance, operations, learning mission, values and campus initiatives.
- CU Discover Series
- The CU Discover Series offers opportunities to learn more about the values, mission, operations and initiatives of the CU Boulder campus during monthly lunch & learn sessions.
Get Involved in the Campus Community
Learn about campus strategic initiatives
Understand what's available to you
Find events that match your interests