Getting Started
at Rio

Welcome to Rio Salado College. We are glad to have you!

You are both a Rio Salado College Employee and an MCCCD Employee.

Rio Tower and District Tower buildings next to each other

Rio & MCCCD

There are 10 colleges in the district and the District Office itself, which is located next to Rio Salado College Tempe Tower building. Click on Structural Overview to learn more.

Your paycheck will come from the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD). Some services, such as payroll, will also be offered through the District.

EP Portals & Communication

You will utilize applications on both the Rio Salado College Employee Portal and the MCCCD Employee Portals.

You will also receive announcements from both Rio Salado College and the District office, including weekly newsletters (The Wave and The Maricopan).

To learn more, visit Technology at Rio and the Logins page.

1st Year Experience

As a new employee, you will be invited to the Rio Wave New Employee Orientation.

In addition, to make the most out of your 1st Year Experience and provide you with additional support, there will be a series of extended trainings available at the 3 month, 6 month, and 12 month check-in points.

Steps for new employees, new supervisors, and supervisors of new employees.

New Employee Steps

All new employees should review the New Employee Steps page to ensure they are completing all necessary tasks.

This includes tasks like the required trainings & acknowledgements and tips for settling into their new role and meeting coworkers.

New Supervisor Steps

If you are serving in a supervisory role, there are additional New Supervisor Steps in addition to the New Employee Steps to ensure you have the necessarily tools to support and empower the employees you supervise.

Supervisors of New Employees

With helpful checklists for before a new employee starts and after a new employee starts, supervisors can ensure they are doing their part to ensure their new employees feel welcome and supported.

Onboarding basics such as orientations, trainings, and time & labor.

Rio Wave Orientation

The Rio Wave New Employee Orientation consists of learning, short activities, and meeting others.

Rio Wave Day 1 is a full-day orientation on the employees first day to help with transitioning into the new position.

ELC Training Courses

The Employee Learn Center houses employee training classes and acknowledgements that are required for MCCCD employees.

To learn more about the classes, visit ELC Training Courses for more details.

Time & Labor through HCM

Learn more about submitting your hours worked or absences requested visiting Time & Labor.

Pay Information covers how to look at your paycheck and direct deposit instructions.

Overview of organizational structure, employee types, and opportunities.

Structural Overview

Visit Structural Overview to understand more about the Maricopa County Community Colleges District (MCCCD) and Rio Salado College (RSC) organization as a whole, including where to find policies and operating procedures.

Employee Classifications

There are many different types of employees and positions within MCCCD.

Visit Employee Classifications for more information on the employee structure.

Employee Opportunities

MCCCD and Rio Salado College offer several Employee Opportunities.

As you get settled into your new role, you may want to look at them and plan ahead for the future.

Additional general information to help you stay informed.

Safety at Rio

Learn more about safety protocols in case of emergencies, floods, or lockdowns, as well as precautions taken at Rio to keep you and your family safe during COVID-19.

Dates to Know

Find out more about work holidays and other more routine event dates by visiting Dates to Know.

FAQs

Do you have additional questions? Feel free to reach out to Employee.Engagement@riosalado.edu or visit the FAQs page to learn more.

Onboarding ~ Rio Salado College
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For questions, please contact Employee.Engagement@riosalado.edu

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Getting Started at Rio