Resources for Academic & Staff Personnel

New Hires

Welcome to Psychology! This page aims to provide useful information and resources if you are new to the department.

Blink (http://blink.ucsd.edu/) is a great resource for faculty and staff which provides information on just about every aspect of working at UCSD. If you have a question, it is a great place to start. Here are some useful new hire Blink links:

Checklist for new employees - A guide to starting work at UCSD.
Parking checklist for new employees - travel options and information.

New hire paperwork

There are a number of forms which must be completed in order to begin work. The packet of forms will be provided by the Psychology payroll or HR person. When returning the completed forms, please make sure to provide some form of identification, such as a passport or driver's license and social security card (there is a list of acceptable types of ID on the I-9 form). If you wish to set up direct deposit, please provide a voided check.

Get a campus ID card

Once your new hire forms are complete, ask for a campus card form from the payroll desk. Take the form to Student Business Services and they will provide your campus card. This enables you to use the libraries and other University facilities.

E-mail & Computer support

You should receive your e-mail and password within a few days of your hire date. If you have any questions about e-mail or computer configuration, visit the Psychology tech support site (http://psytech.ucsd.edu/) or e-mail our tech team: psytech@psy.ucsd.edu.

Benefits

If you are eligible for benefits, you have 31 days from your date of hire in which to enroll.

• Enroll in benefits online.
• Take an online benefits orientation.
• Or, check the schedule for weekly benefits orientations on campus.
• Health & Insurance information.
• Additional benefits information, such as retirement plans, is available at: At Your Service.

Safety

Within the first month you are required attend an Injury & Illness Prevention Training class. Find out how to attend one here. Please inform your HR contact when you have completed the class.

Find out about Worker's Compensation and read the factsheet (pdf).

Download a copy of the Psychology Department Emergency Action Plan (pdf)

Psychology's Department Safety Officer is Dave Evans, please contact him with any safety concerns or requests for supplies.