Getting to Know UChicago

Staff New Hire Recommended Training Menu – First 12 Months

The table below shows internally offered learning opportunities that are commonly attended by staff new hires. Please consult with your manager to determine which training is necessary for your position before registering, and to identify additional training needs and learning opportunities appropriate to your current or futurepositions.

University Administration – Financial Services / Description
ACCTS: Cost Transfer System Module
Classroom – Computer
/ For individuals who need to perform inter-departmental cost transfers or journal entries in the Financial Accounting System (FAS).
BuySite Fundamentals
Classroom – Computer
/ Covers the fundamentals of creating and approving requisitions in the University's online procurement system, BuySite.
eLedgers – Introduction for staff
Classroom – Computer
finserv.uchicago.edu/accounting/ceikonledgers/training.shtml / For individuals who need access to online ledger account statements and account information.
ePayment Request – Requestor and Approver Training
Classroom – Computer
/ Introduction to the ePayment Request application that is used for non-purchase order payment requests.
GEMS – New Users
Classroom – Computer
/ Introduction to the GEMS Expense Management system. It is intended for individuals responsible for creating and submitting expense reports.
Purchasing and Payment Fundamentals
Classroom
/ Introductory overview of University policies, procedures and systems for purchasing and payment of goods and services.
UChicago Time for Approvers – Bi-Weekly
Classroom – Computer
/ Designed for supervisors and administrators responsible for approving bi-weekly employee time within the UChicago Time system.
UChicago Time for Approvers – Students & Temporary Employees
Classroom – Computer
/ Designed for supervisors and administrators responsible for approving student and temporary employee time within the UChicago Time system.
Human Resources (Employee Self Service) / Description
Workday
/ Guides employees through the employee self-service components of the University’s HRIS. Employees can view and update personal, contact, payroll and benefits information.
Professional Development & Career Growth / Description
Career and Learning Essentials Curriculums
/ Framework of suggested courses that are appropriate for those at the professional level and those that lead others.
Dates of Scheduled Workshops / Provides a list of the titles/dates of workshops offered to plan for your professional development throughout the year.
Catalog of Workshops / Provides a one sentence and full description of workshops, including learning objectives.
Performance Management / Description
Performance Management -All staff
Workshop & Computer Based Training.
Computer based version can be accessed at / Learn about the performance management process including performance management elements, tools, forms, schedule, and the role of staff and managers.
Environmental Health & Safety / Description
Fire Safety & Evacuation -All staff (Mandatory)
Workshop & Computer Based Training.
Computer based version can be accessed at / Review important fire safety and evacuation procedures to keep yourself and others safe.
University Communications / Description
University Communication Guidelines- All Staff
Workshop
/ Learn about the University’s communications and identity guidelines, and why they matter. Review resources available to help you create well-branded, effective communications.
New Employee Campus & Community Bus Tour / Description
Tour
New Employees
Bus Tour
/ Become familiar with the University’s Campus and its surrounding neighborhoods during a 60 minute bus tour for new employees during their first few months of employment.
University History / Description
University History
New Employees
Workshop
/ Learn about the important events and people that shaped the history of the University.

1 rev. Feb. 3.2015