your first 30 Days

Training is a key component to ensuring the University standards are met across all areas. We define training as the skills, knowledge, and abilities you need to become competent in your job.

Work with your supervisor to determine what local and University training you need to complete. Register on the University of Minnesota Training Hub for many of the required modules.

Now is the time to explore your benefits options. The University of Minnesota offers comprehensive benefits that include, medical, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings plans, flexible spending accounts and much more. You must enroll in or waive your benefits within the first 30 days of employment.

The Pediatrics Employee Resource Site is a collection of information, tools, and other resources maintained for department employees to improve information sharing and be more effective in our jobs. 

The success of this site depends on the engagement of our employees; all employees are invited to provide feedback on how we can improve this site.

We are a large department and it can be daunting to figure out who you should meet (and how to contact them) as you are starting a new role. While your supervisor can help you determine who to meet, there are a a few key resources to find contact information:

• Onestop. This is our UMN Google - use the search in the upper right corner to search individuals in the UMN Directory

• Faculty Website Bios. This is our listing of department faculty, and can be sorted by division.

• Use the Pediatric Staff Resource Site referenced above.

Your first contact for assistance with any human resource issue is our department HR specialists. They know human resource policies and procedures particular to your unit. It is also important to be familiar with your contract/employment rules. Most employees in our department are hired under one of these contracts/employment rules:

• Labor Represented Contract

• Civil Service Employment Rules

The University of Minnesota is dedicated to supporting all aspects of your wellbeing, including your physical, emotional, financial, and social health. You can earn points by participating in the Wellbeing Program to earn a substantial savings on your UPlan premiums.