Human Resources New Hire Guide: Six to Twelve Months

(Staff Members Only) Connect With Your Supervisor 

Prepare for your annual review as part of the Performance Management Process.

• Review the Staff Core Competencies to consider areas of future development 
• Review the information regarding the Performance Evaluation Discussions

Learning & Development Offerings and Opportunities

(New Supervisors Only) Complete Foundations of Supervision New Supervisor Onboarding Modules 1-10 (Modules 1-5 must be done within initial 2 weeks, Modules 6-8 must be done within the first three months, Modules 9-10 must be done within the first 12 months)

Review the Learning & Development webpage to continue participating in workshops and other opportunities offered by the L&D team, WEIL, Restorative Practices and more. 

Explore webinars and resources offered by Care.com, our Employee Assistance Program, New Directions, and TIAA for a range of topics that address emotional and financial wellbeing.

Being Part of the Amherst College Community

Learn about the College museums and galleries and visit any that are of interest to you

Learn about the Robert Frost Library and visit if of interst to you

Attend a sports event, Wellness and Fitness Class, or use the facilities offered through Amherst College Athletics that are of interest to you

Enjoy a meal at Valentine Dining Hall or another Dining Services location if of interst to you

Review the College Event Calendar for events and programs that are of interest to you (Note: some events and programs are for students only)

Take advantage of discounts available to you

• BenefitHub
• LifeMart
• Discounts page

Join a Staff & Faculty Community Gathering

Additional resources you may find useful during your time at Amherst College.

Amherst College Initiatives

• Climate Action Plan
• President’s Priorities for Amherst College
• Spring 2022 Community Sexual Respect and Sexual Misconduct Review
• Taking Action Against Racism

Benefits

Educational Assistance Program and/or taking classes at Amherst College

Holiday Schedule

Ombudsperson

Rental Properties Bulletin Board

Technical support / IT

Visual Identity Toolkit

Surrounding Community Resources

• Town & Valley: A sample of places to visit in the area 
• Valley Almanac 2023-2024 (compiled by the Daily Hampshire Gazette)
• Amherst Area Visitor Guide (Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce)