Welcome to Southern Utah University, New Hire!
You're joining an institution that is people centric, purpose driven, and place empowered! You'll learn more as you start working, but please use this page as a resource to help familiarize yourself with general HR information and organizational structure.
Whether this is your first time at SUU or a returning T-Bird, we are thrilled to have you as part of our community!
Full-Time Staff and Faculty Onboarding
You will have a benefits onboarding zoom meeting generally on your first day that will cover the different benefits that SUU has to offer. You will receive an email with details on that shortly before you start so that you can attend.
There is also an all-day new hire orientation each month that you are encouraged to attend. The date for that is usually the 4th Wednesday of the month, but please double check on the SUU Events calendar. This meeting includes information about the history and mission of the University, connection with different departments and other new hires, and tools to help you be successful in your position. You will be invited to that meeting by the HR office as well.
Please complete your onboarding forms as early as you can. There are three sections: personal information, employment information, and benefits. The personal and employment sections need to be completed before your email will be activated and your department can start requesting access for you, so the sooner you do those sections the better. The benefits section can be completed on your first day after the benefits onboarding meeting.
Your supervisor has an onboarding checklist that they can go over with you.
Part-Time Staff Onboarding
For non-benefit eligible staff please complete your onboarding forms as early as you can. There are two sections, personal information and employment information. You will not be able to start your position until you have completed your onboarding. If you have any questions or cannot access the onboarding forms, please reach out to your supervisor or the human resources office.
Seasonal and Adjunct Onboarding
Work with your supervisor to receive and complete the onboarding documents before you start working.
Campus Life and Resources
- Campus Map
- Around Cedar City
- University Discounts and Tuition Perks
- Employee Recognition Opportunities
- Strategic Plan
- Health and Wellness Program
- Staff Association and Faculty Senate
- All Faculty/Staff Resources
- Leave Report and Timesheet Guides
- Exempt Leave Report Guide
- Non-Exempt Leave Report Guide
- Supervisor Leave Report Guide
- Timesheet Guide
Benefits
SUU offers a comprehensive benefits package for benefits eligible employees, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, a generous retirement plan, tuition waivers, child care subsidy, an Employee Assistance Program that includes free therapy session and much more. Please visit the Benefits page to learn more today!
Compensation
Once you have access to your mySUU portal, the Human Resources Portal offers valuable details about your individual compensation. Additionally, there's an organizational chart available within the portal for a clear depiction of SUU's structure.
On the Compensation page, you can explore Grade Ranges and access data from the national CUPA survey, offering insights into job expectations.
Training
SUU offers a variety of training opportunities on campus, from required trainings that are completed annually to optional opportunities to help in your position and professional growth.
One training that is required for staff to get access to different systems and to be set up as a supervisor is FERPA . This training is available for you to take as you prepare to start your employment with SUU. SUU requires FERPA training to ensure that employees understand what student information is protected and what is not and when/who we can share that data with. Our students trust SUU to safeguard their sensitive information and we must adhere to that responsibility and keep up with the latest guidance in regards to FERPA.
As you start working at SUU, you will receive further information from your supervisor and others when opportunities are available for professional development.
Additional training resources
- SUU Training Library - The SUU Training Library is where previously recorded trainings from around campus are linked so that you can find and access them.
- Business Operations Network - The Business Operations Network is a support system for employees who are involved in operations on campus.
- Required Training for SUU Employees - Required trainings are to be completed in your first 30 days and also annually. You will have access to them after about a week into your new position.
To discover more about additional training opportunities, please refer to the Campus Training and Professional Development page.
Disability Access and Accommodation for Campus Employees
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and University Policy, 52., Southern Utah University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The University's Human Resources Office is charged with determining reasonable accommodations under the ADA. Employees that are experiencing barriers at work, due to a disability that impacts their ability to perform job functions or access benefits of employment, are invited to contact the Human Resources Office to request an accommodation. For more information please contact Adam Wilcock at adamwilcock1@suu.edu.
Other Information
- If you're experiencing difficulty logging into your portal, please reach out to the SUU IT Help Desk for assistance.
- IT Resources
Feedback
If you have any additional information you believe would enhance this page, please contact Adam at adamwilcock1@suu.edu.