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Welcome to 91ÖÆƬ³§! Information for New Full-Time Faculty

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We're excited that you'll be joining 91ÖÆƬ³§ as we build onÌýour legacy of leadership, scholarship, and service, and boldly embrace opportunities for greater impact.

This page contains a summary of the things that you'll need to do and know toÌýtransition into your new role.

If you have any questions, please emailÌýhrpayrollhelp@american.eduÌýor callÌý202-885-3836.

Claim your AU Account

Check your email for a link to claim your 91ÖÆƬ³§ account. Your account gives you access to Workday, AU's technology system for most HR activities, including onboarding,Ìýas well as the AU portal, and other systems that we use at the university.

The first time you log into anÌýAU system, you will be guided through the process to install Duo, our multi-factor authentication.

Complete your tasks in Workday

You’ve been assigned onboarding tasks to complete as a new hire at AU. Log in to and complete your tasks prior to your start date. Please note that new onboarding tasks willÌýappear as you complete assigned tasks.

  • Wage Theft Statement

  • Foreign National Status

  • Personal Information

  • Government IDs

  • Federal Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification - all three steps must be completed within 3 days of your start date.
    This federal requirement shows your proof of U.S. citizenship orÌýlegal authorization to work in the U.S.

    • Complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 in Workday.

    • Upload your to Workday.
      IMPORTANT: This is currently not a task in Workday but must be done to complete the process. Upload your documents in your "Documents" found at:
      • Your Worker Profile > View Profile > Select Personal from the left navigation > Documents tab at the top.
    • Meet with the Office of Human Resources to complete Section 2 (reviewing and verifying documents).ÌýPresent your original, acceptable, and unexpired documentation that you uploaded to Workday to an authorized AU representative. Verify your Form I-9 by:
      • Visiting the Office of Human Resources
        3201 New Mexico Avenue, Suite 350
        Washington, DC 20016
        Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
        Walk-ins only. No appointment needed.Ìý
        or
      • to have your documents verified remotely.
        Email hrpayrollhelp@american.edu if you have questions or need assistance.
  • Tax Forms

  • Equal Employment Opportunity Self-Identify Form

  • Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form

  • Voluntary Self-Identification of Veteran Status

  • Acknowledgement of Benefits Policies and Programs

  • Acknowledgement of AU Policies and Procedures and Faculty Manual

  • Acknowledgement of Legally Required Disclosures

Contact the Dean of Academic Affairs for more information about Faculty Orientation:

Dean of Academic Affairs
202-885-2125
deanofacademicaffairs@american.edu

Leonard Lower Level
Office of Academic Affairs
400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016-8025

Once you've started in your new position, don't forget to finish any outstanding new hire tasks.

If you haven't already done so,

  • Complete your onboarding tasks in Workday as soon as possible
  • Complete your Federal FormÌýI-9 (Employment Eligibility).ÌýYour offer of employment is contingent upon you providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States and must be completed no later than three (3) days of your first day of work. There are two sections of Form I-9 that are completed in three steps:
  1. Complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 in .
  2. Upload your Ìý¾±²ÔÌý.Ìý
    IMPORTANT: This is currently not a task in Workday but must be done to complete the process. Upload your documents in your "Documents" found atÌýYour Worker Profile > View Profile > Select Personal from the left navigation > Documents tab at the top.
  3. Meet with the Office of Human Resources to complete Section 2 (reviewing and verifying documents).ÌýPresent your original, acceptable, and unexpired documentation that you uploaded to Workday to an authorized AU representative. Verify your Form I-9 by:
  • Visiting the Office of Human Resources
    3201 New Mexico Avenue, Suite 350
    Washington, DC 20016
    Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
    Walk-ins only. No appointment needed.

or

  • to have your documents verified remotely.

Email hrpayrollhelp@american.edu if you have questions or need assistance.

  • (medical & prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&DÌýinsurance, and the legal plan)
  • ÌýYou are eligible to enroll in the Plan immediately without a match and can enroll in . After one year of qualifying service (you have worked 1,000 hours and are scheduled to work at least 20 hours a week), you will automatically be enrolled in the Plan and receive the 2:1 match. If you have a year of service at another non-profit, you may be eligible for the match now. Learn more on our Benefits Retirement page.
  • If you're commuting by car to work,Ìýfor:
    • a pre-tax monthly permit for $126 per month via payroll deduction, or
    • the self-park discount rate of $0.75/hour (plus $0.35 service fee) to park in all general parking areas on campus through the PayByPhone mobile app.ÌýYou must have/use an Affiliated Login to access this code. If you login using a guest account, you will not have the ability to choose this parking option.

Getting Started at AU

  1. Before You Arrive
  2. Faculty Orientation
  3. Week 1

If you have questions or need assistance, email hrpayrollhelp@american.edu or call (202) 885-3836.

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