EMPLOYMENT

• I-9
• Review "Iowa Welcome for New Faculty and Staff"
• international postdocs (J-1) check-in with International Student & Scholar Services. The office is located at 1111 University Capitol Centre.
• Get Iowa One Card 

IT

• Duo 2-factor authentication
• Email
• Office 365 / Microsoft Office
• Personal mobile devices
• Data on network drives
• Acceptable Use
• UI Wireless (eduroam)
• Internet access on/off campus (VPN)
• Printing and scanning
• Research data

EMPLOYEE SELF-SERVICE

• Confirm you can access Employee Self-Service (ESS)
• Make sure you have updates your campus address, emergency contacts, information release form, Hawk Alerts, etc.

PAYROLL

• Setup direct deposit in ESS.
• Submit W-4 in ESS.
• You will be paid a monthly salary, generally on the first of the month (unless the first is a holiday or weekend). Monthly paydays are listed on the payroll calendar.

BENEFITS ENROLLMENT

• Enroll in benefits through ESS. You must make your benefit selections within the first 30 days of employment.
• Flexible Spending Account
• Benefits are effective the first of the month following date of hire.
• Contact the Benefits Office at benefits@uiowa.edu or 319-335-2676.
• If you do not select a retirement plan, you will be assigned to IPERS (the state pension plan) by default. Once you have selected a retirement plan, or been assigned to IPERS, you will not be able to make any changes. Note: visa status may affect retirement eligibility

WELLNESS RESOURCES

• Employee Assistance Program
• University Counseling Services
• Postdocs (FP01/FP02) are eligible for free individual counseling, couples counseling, group counseling, outreach programming, support groups, and consultation services.
• Student Care and Assistance
• Student Health
• Student Wellness
• Postdocs (FP01/FP02) are eligible for discounted memberships through the Recreation Membership Incentive Program. To purchase a membership, visit the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center, Field House, or reach out to Shea McMurray (shea-mcmurray@uiowa.edu).

TIME OFF

• Postdoctoral Scholars are entitled to 15 working days of paid leave and 18 working days of sick leave per year. The agency (e.g., NIH) supporting a Postdoctoral Fellow may have different requirements. Time off is not documented in ESS and should instead be arranged with the supervisor.
• Contact your HR Rep if you think you may need to apply for a medical leave (FMLA) or
• disability (ADA) accommodation.

TRANSPORTATION

• UI Parking & Transportation
• Postdocs (FP01/FP02) are eligible for staff parking privileges in Hancher, Finkbine, and Hawkeye Commuter lots, as well as a discounted bus pass for Iowa City and Coralville Transit.
• Iowa City Transit App
• University of Iowa Campus Map

 TRAINING

• Harassment Prevention Training
• Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research
• Citi Training for research staff of human subjects (if applicable)
• Bloodborne Pathogen (if applicable)
• Lab Safety (if applicable)
• Free Speech
• Any other trainings identified by your PI or assigned to you in My Compliances in Employee Self-Service.