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We are very pleased that you have decided to join the MSU Denver family. Welcome aboard! As a new employee, you may have a number of questions, and we would like to assist you in getting acclimated to the University. The following information is provided to assist you in transitioning into your new role as an employee of the University.
Select the appropriate Employee Category above to access the information pertaining to Orientation, Paperwork and Benefits for your employee type. Review the “All Employee Classifications” section for additional information pertaining to all employee types.
Full-time Administrator
New Full-Time Administrator Employee
New Employee Onboarding Program:
Beginning August 7, 2023, an updated new employee experience will be implemented that is inclusive and offers both in-person and virtual methods of engagement to acclimate new employees to MSU Denver and ensure they are set up for success as soon as possible.
The updated New Employee Onboarding program will include three (3) components:
- Day 1 Orientation (in-person and two hours in-length)
- New employee online modules (automatically assigned in Workday Learning, to be completed in the first week)
- New Employee Community Welcome: The event will include a catered luncheon, keynote by a senior leader, and the opportunity to get connected with campus professionals and departments via a resource fair. New employees will be contacted directly for upcoming events. Questions? Please contact the Leadership & Organizational Engagement Team: [email protected]
For more information about the New Employee Onboarding program, click here:
New Employee Onboarding program
Benefit Information:
Administrator benefits are effective the Date of Hire.
Full-Time Faculty
New Tenure/Tenure-Track and CAT II Faculty
New Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty Orientation
New Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty Orientation is provided by the Center for Teaching, Learning & Design and Human Resources. This orientation is presented in early August, at the beginning of the Academic Year, and is a two-day mandatory orientation for all new full-time tenure and tenure-track faculty members. Light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.
New CAT II Faculty Orientation
New CAT II Faculty Orientation is provided by the Center for Faculty Development and Human Resources. This orientation is presented in early August, at the beginning of the Academic Year, and is a one-day mandatory orientation for all new full-time CAT II faculty members. Light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.
If you are hired outside the start of the academic year; please register for New Employee Orientation, held twice monthly.
Affiliate Faculty
New Affiliate Faculty
ATTENTION:
Please DO NOT email any forms. Instead submit your paperwork securely through Liquid Files:
Affiliate New Hire
If you are a returning employee who has a gap of employment with us that is longer than three years, then you will need to complete new paperwork. If you have any questions please contact us by email.
[email protected]
Affiliate Pay Rates and Dates
Affiliate Pay Rates are determined by the department’s fiscal managers based on what the Provost outlined. Please reach out to your Fiscal Manager regarding Affiliate Pay Rates and Dates.
For more information on Affiliate pay rates please use the below link.
https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Affiliate-Rates-2025.pdf
New Affiliate Faculty Orientation:
New Affiliate Faculty Orientation is hosted by the Center for Teaching, Learning & Design and Human Resources. This orientation is presented twice a year, in early August and January, and is a half day (for new affiliate faculty). Light refreshments are provided.
Registration for New Affiliate Faculty Orientation:
For more information on Affiliate Faculty Orientation please use the link below from CTLD.
https://www.msudenver.edu/teaching-learning-design/events/new-faculty-orientation/
Benefits Information:
Retirement Plan – Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)
Classified
New Classified Employee
New Employee Onboarding Program:
Beginning August 7, 2023, an updated new employee experience will be implemented that is inclusive and offers both in-person and virtual methods of engagement to acclimate new employees to MSU Denver and ensure they are set up for success as soon as possible.
The updated New Employee Onboarding program will include three (3) components:
- Day 1 Orientation (in-person and two hours in-length)
- New employee online modules (automatically assigned in Workday Learning, to be completed in the first week)
- New employee welcome lunch (within 60 days of employment, new employees will receive an invitation to attend a welcome luncheon to learn more about and connect with MSU Denver leadership and campus community resources.).
For more information about the New Employee Onboarding program, click here:
New Employee Onboarding Program
Benefits Information:
- Classified Benefits Plan – Colorado Division of Human Resources
- Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following the hire date.
- To Enroll or Change Benefits visit Benefitsolver
- Retirement Plan – Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)
Student Employee
New Student Employee
Announcing Changes to the Student Employment Program
Student Employment is one of the most valuable learning experiences Metropolitan State University of Denver offers. The Human Resources team has hired numerous former student employees as full-time workers, and those employees are thriving in their careers as HR professionals. The student-employment team has been evaluating how to better support students and supervisors.
Check out the “Getting Started” section of the Student Employment Portal for more information.
Temporary Employee
New Temporary Employee
New Employee Onboarding Program:
Contact Human Resources at 303-615-0999 to talk with an HR Associate to set up an appointment to submit the paperwork.
Benefits Information:
Retirement Plan – Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)
All Employees
Please feel free to contact Human Resources to talk to an HR Representative for further assistance!
Contact Human Resources- All MSU Denver employees shall take the following online courses every two years:
- Accommodating Disabilities;
- Harassment and Discrimination Prevention; and
- Bullying in the Workplace
- All employees shall take the following course every year, as required by Colorado state law:
- Check Point: Data Security and Privacy.
- All current employees, as of May 1, 2019, must take the training courses by October 1, 2019. All new employees hired after May 1, 2019 must complete these training courses within 30 days of being hired.
- To request computer access, including network access and passwords.
- For assistance the IT Help Desk can be reached at 303-352-7548.
Forms and resources from the links below.
Contact Us
Please contact our office if you have any trouble locating forms, resources, information or services. You can also visit us in-person, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM. We are located in the Student Success Building on the corner of 9th Street and Auraria Parkway.
Human Resources Staff DirectoryContact Information
Human Resources
Main Line: 303-615-0999
Fax: 720-778-5830
Email:
[email protected]
Student Employment:
Email:
[email protected]
Mailing Address
Office of Human Resources
Campus Box 47
PO Box 173362
Denver, CO
80217 – 3362
Physical Address
890 Auraria Parkway
Suite 310
Denver, CO 80204