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Health Care
Cornell’s comprehensive healthcare plans for the Cornell Ithaca, Cooperative Extension, and Cornell Tech campuses provide quality care focused on healthy living and low cost.Quick FactsCornell…
Accommodations
Cornell provides accommodations for employees with special needs due to temporary or permanent disability or religious requirements. Disability Accommodations Disability accommodations…
COVID-19
COVID-19 Etiquette for Faculty and StaffLast updated March 5, 2024.PLEASE NOTE: This webpage has been updated to be consistent with new guidance from the CDC. If you are ill:Do not attend…
Mpox
Disclosure of Medical InformationAn employee may self-disclose medical information with anyone of their choosing; however, ADA does not permit employers, regardless of how the information was…
Measles
The best way to protect yourself and others around you is to be aware of your measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination status. You most likely received the MMR vaccine when you were a child;…
Hiring & Transitions
Hiring and Transitions are some of the most essential, and delicate, processes in the workplace. This page and its accompanying sub-pages provide resources to assist people leaders.Hiring ProcessA…
Position Descriptions
A Staff Position Description (SPD) defines a position for classification, recruitment, and performance evaluation.The Staff Position Description (SPD) is used by people leaders, staff, and applicants…
Job Titles and Pay Structure
Tip: What's the difference between an Admin I and an Admin II? Check out the Generic Job Profile Summaries below to compare requirements and responsibilities of job progressions within a…
Important Actions
Please complete these steps BEFORE your first day on the job.Activate Your NetIDWatch for an email or letter that contains your NetID and activation instructions. Your NetID gives you access to…
Onboarding Appointment
Onboarding at the HR Services & Transitions Center: East Hill Office Building, Suite 130, 395 Pine Tree Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850. If you're coming from elsewhere on campus or the Ithaca area, check…
New To Ithaca
Moving to Ithaca? Here are resources to help you settle into your new home.Ithaca areaIthaca is a vibrant, family-friendly community, home to scholars, artists, farming, and the…
Working at Other U.S. Locations
Resources for Cornell employees working off-campus and across the country. Form I-9 Federal law requires verification of original, unexpired documents that establish identity and…
Enroll in Benefits
Working at Cornell comes with great benefits! Health Plan Enrollment Your benefit options are determined by the type of job you hold -- Contract College or Endowed -- as outlined in your…
Setting Up
Resources to help you get set up in your new role.Information TechnologyVisit IT.cornell.edu for support and information.The Staff IT Resources page is a good place to get…
Big Red Welcome!
We're so glad you're here! The Big Red Welcome is here to help you get off to the best possible start at Cornell. This is a voluntary program for recent hires to share resources that…
Cornell Speak
A guide to some common Cornell acronyms and expressions. A AA&D Alumni Affairs and Development AAP Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning A&S Cornell University…
Your Rights and Responsibilities
Information about Cornell policies for employees.Our commitment to youThe university values its faculty and staff and holds itself to high standards on their behalf. Cornell is committed to…
Your First Months
Take advantage of opportunities to connect with Cornell on a deeper level.What to Expect:Probationary PeriodDepending on your job, you may have probationary period reviews at 30 days and 90…
Connect with Colleagues
How to network and build community at Cornell. Check out the Community webpages for details about ways to socialize with colleagues at Cornell, including:Coworker CoffeeWorkforce…
Connect with Cornell
You're a Cornellian now! Enjoy getting to know Cornell University.HistoryYou are now a part of the rich history and legacy of Cornell University! The story behind the establishment of the Ivy…