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New Employees

Employee Welcome Letter from Dale McLeod

I am pleased you chose the George Washington University as part of your career journey. Located in the heart of Washington, DC, our university offers a unique experience. Our mission and strategic initiatives guide our work and contribute to our sense of community.

During your time at GW, I hope you see and explore ways to contribute to the university community and create warm and welcoming environment for all. As a new member of our GW community, strive to foster and maintain a commitment to service, engagement, belonging, and respect in your everyday interactions. Your contributions to our community -- our students, faculty, alumni, parents, staff, neighbors, and others we serve -- enhance our institution as a whole. We are “Proud to be GW,” and the combined efforts of each individual make our university a great place to learn, live, and work.

Welcome!

Dale A. McLeod

Interim Vice President for Human Resource Management and Development

New Employee Orientation

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Orientation Dates and Locations

Please refer to your offer letter for the date of your orientation.

Date & Time	Address	Building & Room #
Monday, November 5, 2018	800 21st St. NW Washington, DC 20052	Marvin Center 310
Monday, November 12, 2018	800 21st St. NW Washington, DC 20052	Marvin Center 403
Monday, November 19, 2018	800 21st St. NW Washington, DC 20052	Marvin Center 310
Monday, November 26, 2018	800 21st St. NW Washington, DC 20052	Marvin Center 310

GW’s New Employee Orientation is an introduction to the university community and the many resources available to its employees. The session addresses key questions as you begin your role and includes a welcome video from President LeBlanc, a True Colors engagement activity, and insight into what it means to "Raise High" at GW.

New employees are typically scheduled for orientation on the first Monday of their employment. Please review your offer letter to find the date for which you are scheduled. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. All new employees are dismissed for the day at the end of the session.

On the first Wednesday of their employment, new employees can learn about the scope of their benefits as well as payroll procedures at the university by attending a live benefits and payroll webinar.

Day-of Information for New Employees

At 9:00 AM on the day of their orientation, new employees report to the Faculty & Staff Service Center (FSSC), located at 2121 Eye St. NW in Suite 101 of Rice Hall. Plan to complete the second part of your I-9 and submit payroll related documents at this time. Parking tickets for the Marvin Center Garage can be validated for a prorated rate at this time as well.

Once the required paper work is completed, you will be directed to the GWorld office to obtain your GW ID card. After this, you can continue to your orientation location to enjoy light breakfast and mingle with new colleagues.

Parking Information

A reduced rate for new employees is available at the Marvin Center Garage. To receive this rate, parking must be validated by bringing a copy of your car registration and your parking ticket with you to the Faculty & Staff Service Center, located at 2121 Eye St. NW in Suite 101 of Rice Hall. Please note that this rate is only available to new employees attending orientation.

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Learn about requirements and recommendations to be prepared for your first day at your new position.

Employee Benefits Information

Visit the Benefits website to learn about health, retirement, and other benefits available to GW employees.

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Learn about the resources available to you as you begin your new role.

Benefits, Perks, & Pay

GW is committed to offering you a comprehensive benefits package at a competitive cost. Information about the many benefits GW offers is covered in a webinar for new employees on the Wednesday following their orientation. In addition, information on health and welfare benefits as well as tuition and retirement benefits can be found on the Benefits website.

Work-Life Benefits

Perks

Your Life at GW – GW's Work-Life program provides a range of perks, activities, and resources in support of the GW Values through a focus on personal and family life, healthy living, work fulfillment, and community building programs for all employees.
GW’s Libraries – As an employee, you have access to GW's library system, which includes libraries that serve all three campuses. They offer students and faculty members access to thousands of scholarly journals, reference books, international literature old and new, maps, photographs, history tomes and much more. Special collections feature unique literature and first-hand history not found elsewhere.
Cultural events – Check out the galleries, athletic events, performances, lectures and special events that are available on and around campus.
Health & Wellness Center – Located at the corner of 23rd and G Streets, the 189,000 square foot Lerner Health & Wellness Center is available for use by current George Washington University faculty, staff and students. There may be a fee for your membership.
GW Bookstore – Show your GWorld card to receive a 10% discount on selected items at the GW Bookstore, including official GW merchandise.
Holidays – Check the calendar to see which dates are holidays at GW.
Employee Leave – GW offers a variety of leave programs to employees, including annual leave, sick leave, personal leave, and others.
Transportation – Learn about the options available to employees:

Define Your Career Path

GW is committed to helping you pursue excellence by providing you with the tools and resources necessary to reach your full potential. The Career Path Program is designed to be your personal roadmap to career progression at GW. Career Path allows you to find the GW position you aspire to and to map out a path to reach your goals. Rather than confining your goals to your current school or division, this program makes it easy to find and compare similar job opportunities throughout the university.

Familiarize yourself with GW’s career philosophy.
Use the Career Path Program to explore the positions that align with your career goals.
Sharpen your skills by taking advantage of the developmental resources available to you.
Utilize GW’s performance management process to create and refine your professional development plan.