GA Success

New employees must complete the required paperwork on or before their first day of employment.

1. Form I-9 Section I (on UNIWorks)
   • On or before your first day of employment, you must complete section I of Form I-9 via UNIWorks. You can review this guide for detailed instructions.
   • On or before your third day of employment, present documentation to verify your identity and eligibility to work in the United States, in person, to the Graduate Studies office located at 110 Lang Hall between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies cannot be accepted. You can schedule your visit through Calendly.
2. Change Emergency Contacts (on UNIWorks)
3. Change Self-Identification of Disability (on UNIWorks)
4. Change Veteran Status Identification (on UNIWorks)
5. Review the available parking lot locations and then apply for your parking permit. The Office of Public Safety is located in 030 Gilchrist and is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, visit the Department of Public Safety page. Remember, Graduate Assistants may purchase the A or B lot parking permits

1. Form I-9 Section II. 
   • On or before your third day of employment: Present documentation to verify your identity and eligibility to work in the United States, in person, to the Graduate Studies office located at 110 Lang Hall between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies cannot be accepted. Schedule your appointment through Calendly.
2. Complete Federal Withholding Elections (on UNIWorks)
3. Complete State and Local Withholding Elections (on UNIWorks)
4. Manage Payment Elections (on UNIWorks)
5. Review Documents (Acknowledge reading the GA Handbook on UNIWorks)
6. Become familiar with your pay dates, see the full schedule on https://grad.uni.edu/graduate-assistants-pay-schedule

1. Complete mandatory training between your first and second week of employment and provide the certificate of completion to your supervisor. Please note: you’ll be able to access these modules starting your first day of employment.
   • Title IX Training
   • FERPA ​Basics
   • Harassment and Discrimination Prevention
   • UNI 1st Amendment Training - Free Speech
   • Data Security
2. Meet with your supervisor to discuss expectations and responsibilities, including the following items (suggested):
   • Work dates, time, and location.
   • Request any keys or access cards to your office, desk, work area, etc.
   • Computer, access, applicable software, etc. Any other office/work supplies.
   • Departmental expectations: office/work hours, common practices, dress attire, unwritten rules.
   • Facilities: restrooms, equipment, break areas/vending.
   • Departmental policies & procedures, organizational chart.
   • Procedure for reporting absences. 
   • Safety policies and procedures.

Check the GA Pay Schedules Table (CatID protected) to see your payment schedules and the amounts you should expect to receive biweekly.