New Employee Welcome: Orientation

Back to Welcome Page   Join us for New Employee Orientation where you will learn about this great institution of higher education and all about what it is like to work at UConn. New Employee Orientation (NEO) is for new, regular payroll employees. New adjunct faculty and employees on special payroll are not included in […]

New Employee Welcome: Your First Month

Back to Welcome Page   After NEO, you’re not quite done with on-boarding. There are a few things you’ll need to pay attention in your first month of employment. Let us guide you beyond your first day.   Have questions or accommodation requests? Contact Human Resources at hr@uconn.edu or (860) 486-3034. Monday-Friday 8:00 am – […]

Employee Appreciation Week

Saturday, September 7 – Friday, September 13, 2024 Saturday, September 7, 2024UConn vs Merrimack Football Home Opener As part of the university’s “2024 Employee Appreciation Week”, we are excited to offer all UConn Faculty & Staff members, including those at UConn Health and Regional campuses, the opportunity to receive up to four (4) complimentary tickets […]

ADA Compliance & Accommodations

Human Resources is charged with processing and facilitating requests for workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant federal and state laws. If you believe you may need an accommodation, please review the policy and process information below and complete the forms. If you are a supervisor or manager who has […]

Applying UConn’s Emergency Closing Policy

Guidance for Managers Emergency Closing Policy UConn Alert Notification System The University’s Emergency Closing Policy is designed to ensure the safety and well-being of all faculty, staff, and students during emergency situations that may require the University to cancel classes, release employees early or delay their arrival to work, or close campus operations. As a […]

Career Progression – Competency Library

Back to Career Progression The Competency Library lists all competencies used as part of the Career Progression Program. Competencies are grouped into two categories: Professional and Manager. Supervisors will select five (5) competencies for each framework. For positions with a job template that are in the Professional Category (P1 to P7), supervisors will select five […]

Career Progression – Framework Library

Back to Career Progression The Career Progression Framework Library was created to allow departmental designees to upload their Career Progression Framework directly into the library for review and approval by Human Resources. Departments will have continuous access to the most up-to-date Career Progression Framework for each position. Career Progression Frameworks should not be uploaded to […]

Career Paths – Job Specification Library

Back to Career Paths This Job Specification Library was created to allow departmental users to upload their Job Specifications directly into the library for review and feedback by HR. Departments will have continuous access to their most up-to-date Job Specifications. Job Specification should not be uploaded to the Library until all internal department reviews are […]

Leaves of Absence

There are a variety of leaves of absence available to employees of the University. Leaves of absence are specified by Federal law, State of CT statute, University policy, a collective bargaining contract, or a combination thereof. Please review the information below to learn more about the leave benefits available to you. Leaves of absence are […]

Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health Month, dedicated to prioritizing our well-being and promoting open conversations about mental health. At the University of Connecticut, we recognize the importance of mental health and its impact on our personal and professional lives. In today’s world, where mental health challenges affect millions, awareness is only the first step. Mental Health […]