New Hire Onboarding Programs
Welcome to Pace University! We are excited to have you join the Pace Community.
The people of Pace are the institution's most valuable resource, and as you start your onboarding, we’ve got you! We believe that onboarding is an ongoing process and to help lay the groundwork for a successful employment experience, Human Resources sponsors three important programs. Please see below for details about these programs, including information for registration and attendance.
Questions? Please email NHO@pace.edu.
Go-Getters New Hire Welcome Monthly Onboarding Program
Human Resources’ virtual onboarding experience, Go-Getters New Hire Welcome, is designed to provide helpful information as you begin your career with Pace, and to support you in getting set up for success. You will learn about the systems you will be using regularly, what you can expect during your onboarding experience, the benefits of being a Pace employee, important resources, and how we communicate best as a team.
You will receive a calendar invitation from New Hire Orientation (NHO@pace.edu) for our next Go-Getters New Hire Welcome. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about being part of the “Go-Getter” team, and the chance to meet other new hires and your future colleagues!
Be BOLD in your onboarding at Pace! Take advantage of the numerous training, networking, and professional development opportunities offered to our new hires through Human Resources and our collaborative University partnerships. Onboarding is ongoing and below you’ll find suggested timeframes for numerous opportunities, but ultimately, it’s best to determine the priorities and pace of these opportunities with your supervisor.
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Begin (First 30 Days)
At this stage for a new hire, Pace wants to support the many bonds a new Go-Getter will need to be successful, from setting up their workspace to connecting them with the right contacts and resources. In order to strengthen connections, we encourage our new hires to begin with the following:
- Go-Getters New Hire Welcome
- Compliance Training:
- Preventing Harassment & Discrimination, Clery Act, Title IX (Extended version for supervisors)
- FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
- Protecting Against Phishing and Malware
- Information Technology Systems Set-up & Training
- Benefits Orientation
- ITS Training:
- Protecting Against Phishing & Malware
- Zoom
- Telephone Systems
- VPN
- UKG Ready:
- Timekeeping
- Requesting Leave
- Manager system functions
- Finance Office Training: Banner 9
Security & Emergency Management: Pace Alert & PaceSafe
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Orient (Months 1 – 3)
At this stage, Pace supports new hires in being as effective and functional as possible in their new roles by continuing to build on their knowledge of Pace, department/office, processes, and job-specific responsibilities. We encourage our new hires to continue their learning at Pace by orienting with the following:
- Department Specific Trainings
- Wellness Programs
- Manager’s Toolbox Review
- University Mission, Vision, Strategy, Goals
- Finance Office Training: E-Procurement & Budgets (Finance Banner)
- Performance Management Development Process (PMDP):
- Training
- Goal Setting
- LinkedIn Learning Pace Onboarding Learning Path
- ITS Training: Brightspace/CLASSES & Accessible Learning (if applicable)
- Security & Emergency Management: Emergency Preparedness Training & Emergency Procedures
- 25Live (if applicable)
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Learn (Months 4 – 8)
At this stage, Pace wants to support new hires to learn how to thrive in their new roles as they focus on applying their knowledge, skills, and expertise, and continue to network and collaborate across the University. We encourage our new hires to continue their learning through the following:
- In-person Onboarding Event
- Departmental Opportunities
- Attend/participate in University Traditions:
- Annual Employee Recognition events
- Employee Appreciation Month
- Connect and Network events
- Employee Development Day
- Take Your Children to Work Day
- Employee Engagement Training: Recognition 101
- Nominate Peers for YES I Make It Happen
- Employee Mentoring Program
- LinkedIn Learning Pace Competency Learning Paths
- Finance Office Training: Chrome River & Total Contract Manager
- Environmental Health & Safety Regulatory Training
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Develop (Months 9 – 12)
At this stage, new hires at Pace are ready to identify additional areas of growth, get more involved at Pace, and participate in a goals-setting process to set their career on a trajectory for success as a Go-Getter. We encourage our new hires to start developing professionally and enhancing their careers at Pace by considering the following:
- Mental Health Resources & Training:
- Faculty & Staff Referral Guide
- Just In Case
- CARE Team
- AI in the Workplace
- Performance Management Development Process (PMDP):
- Training
- Goal Setting
- Talent Development Programs & Opportunities
- LinkedIn Learning Professional Certificate Learning Paths
- Volunteer for University Initiatives
- Welcome Weeks
- Commencement
- Committees/Workgroups
- University-wide events
- Mental Health Resources & Training:
Manager New Hire Onboarding
Human Resources offers two, 90-minute workshops that equip managers with the foundational tools and skills that they will need in order to be successful in their new roles.
- Managing Effectively at Pace | Designed for onboarding managers, this workshop equips you with essential management skills, including administrative processes, effective communication, team building, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. As a new manager at Pace, this session offers valuable insights to enhance your leadership capabilities.
- Supporting the Employee Lifecycle | This workshop delves into the critical stages of the employee lifecycle. Learn how to effectively support your team from recruitment and onboarding through development, retention, and offboarding. Gain practical strategies for fostering a positive work environment, enhancing employee engagement, and managing transitions smoothly.
Continuous learning opportunities for managers are offered through our Talent Development office with some of our manager specific offerings are listed below. Review the current workshop offerings and register through the Training Registration system:
- “Gifting” and Receiving Feedback
- Psychological Safety: The Leader’s Role
- The Art of Difficult Conversations
- Team Synchrony: Are We On the Same Page?
Coming Soon: Managers have the opportunity to earn a Digital Badge based on workshop completions within their first 12 months of onboarding.
New Hire Student Employee Orientation
Student employees are required to complete a targeted onboarding experience through a 30-minute, asynchronous eLearning orientation that covers foundational topics including common Pace systems and processes. Some of these systems and processes include how to access and complete timesheets, how to use the University’s phone system, and additional resources and learning opportunities.
Hiring managers can access an informational guide (PDF) on how the orientation can be shared with their student employees. At the end of the orientation, student employees are prompted to take a knowledge assessment where they are challenged to score 80/100 along with instructions on how to share their results with their supervisor as confirmation of completion. Students and hiring managers can access the Pace University New Hire Student Employee Orientation at any time to view the onboarding experience by using their Pace login credentials.
If you have any questions, please email Talent Development.
Benefits Orientation
A virtual Benefits Orientation is held twice a month via Zoom. Review Pace's New Hire Benefits and Orientation dates on the New Hire Benefits orientation webpages.