New SA Employees
2024-2025 Student Affairs New Employee Onboarding
Welcome to SIUE! We are excited to welcome you as a new staff member in the Division of Student Affairs. Whether you are new to SIUE or new to our division, we want to ensure that your transition as a new employee is a smooth one.
SA New Employee Orientation
As part of our onboarding efforts to welcome new employees to Student Affairs at SIUE, the division hosts a Student Affairs New Employee session every few months. The intent is to introduce the new employee to other new employees in the division, communicate divisional priorities, values, and learning goals, and learn more about opportunities for meaningful engagement with students.
2024-2025 Sessions
Monday, August 5 | 11 a.m. | 2306 Rendleman Hall
Monday, October 28 | 11 a.m. | 2306 Rendleman Hall
Monday, January 27 | 11 a.m. | 2306 Rendleman Hall
Monday, April 7 | 11 a.m. | 2306 Rendleman Hall
Please RSVP for the session you plan to attend.
SA New Employee Onboarding Checklist
Welcome to SIUE! We are excited to welcome you as a new staff member in the Division of Student Affairs. We believe Please use this checklist as a guide to successfully on-boarding and training your new employee. You can adjust as needed depending on the requirements for your department. Download a printable version of the checklist.
AFFIRMING: Before First Day
- Learn about the SIUE Strategic Plan.
- Discover the Mission, Vision, and Values of Student Affairs.
- Explore Student Affairs @ SIUE by checking out our website.
- Get to know our structure.
ORIENTING: Days 1-30
- Complete the SIUE New Employee Orientation.
- Complete departmental training activities.
- Get to know department staff.
- Discuss tasks, outline responsibilities, work hours, time off and leave provisions, SIUE designated holidays, attire, with supervisor.
- Set up email signatures, including pronouns, office web address, etc.
- Schedule 1 on 1 time with Miriam Roccia, Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs by contacting Sandy Koertge at sakoert@siue.edu.
- Get to know key campus partners.
- Complete required SIU System, SIUE, and other departmental trainings.
- Learn key concepts around student development and student success.
BELONGING: Days 31-90
- Check out SIUE Traditions.
- Find out about the 57 Things to Do at SIUE.
- Attend Student Affairs Professional Development sessions.
- Attend a Student Affairs New Staff Quarterly Orientation session.
- Complete a 60-day reflection and discuss with supervisor.
- Request a Student Affairs Mentor. Contact Sandy Koertge at sakoert@siue.edu
- Connect with supportive identify-based groups and resources.
GROWING: Days 1-365
- Participate in Performance Review(s).
- Attend signature campus events.
- Engage in annual Student Affairs events like professional development and staff development sessions.
- Volunteer to support a student engagement opportunity like move-in, career fairs, textbook rush, Ask Me, etc.
- Serve on a Student Affairs Committee.
