Welcome to the Student Employee Onboarding page!
Here, you'll find essential information and resources tailored to help you seamlessly integrate into the Rutgers community. Please note that the orientation process may vary depending on your specific role and departmental assignment. We encourage you to review these materials closely to ensure a comprehensive understanding of your new role.
Student Employee Onboarding Checklist
To set up your direct deposit, log in to the My Rutgers Portal with your NETID and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to set up direct deposit
You may view and update personal and payroll information through the MyRutgers Portal under the Employee Self-Service tab.
Hourly employees are required to submit weekly timesheets through the DoCS HRM Portal.
Timesheets are submitted weekly, no later than Thursday by 12:00 PM.
Rutgers Ethics Program: All university employees are expected to abide by a strict ethical code. Please visit ecoi.rutgers.edu to complete your Annual Outside Activity Questionnaire.
State-Mandated Training: Approximately two weeks after your start date, expect to receive an email to complete your State-Mandated Online Training. Topics may include harassment, and Title IX, supervision.
Under New Jersey's Earned Sick Leave Law (NJ ESL), most employees have a right to accrue up to 40 hours of earned sick leave per year. For more information, attached is the NJ ESL policy for your reference.
To view your available balance visit login to the My Rutgers Portal and select the Employee Self-Service tab. To use your earned NJ ESL, please notify your supervisor.
The University has compiled a policy library that lists the rules and regulations of the university as well as the rights and responsibilities of its employees. You may view the policies at policies.rutgers.edu.
Parking Permits: If parking your vehicle on a campus parking lot, you need to purchase a parking permit. To purchase your parking permit, you may visit the Rutgers Parking Portal.
If parking at the Lifelong Learning Center, use the link above to purchase an additional permit. To avoid a ticket, additional parking privileges must be purchased and added to your virtual permit.
Please remember to check-in at the front desk on your first in-person workday at the Lifelong Learning Center
Building Access: If reporting into the Lifelong Learning Center, you are required to bring your RU ID card to access the building.
Student employees are an essential part of the service we provide at Rutgers University. Please reference the DoCS Student Employment Guide to assist you in understanding your role and responsibilities as a student employee.