Employment Information

All faculty, staff, and student employment opportunities can be found on the University of Pittsburgh's Talent Center website. Once hired, you will receive an email from the Office of Human Resources with the tasks required for onboarding.

 

Processing of Form I-9 (Authorization to Work in the United States)

Please note that this is a time-sensitive task. For all new hires and rehires, this must be completed within 3 days of your start date.

  • To complete Section 1, navigate to www.join.pitt.edu, log in to your account, click “Tasks,” then click the blue hyperlink.
  • Section 2 must be completed in person at Craig Hall, Panther Central, Lothrop Hall, or the Cancer Pavilion. Please schedule an appointment online through the HR Client Services Form I-9 appointment scheduling website. Reverifications must be done at Craig Hall.

Tax Forms

You will receive a separate email to complete tax forms prior to your start date and after completing your Form I-9. You will also need to complete your direct deposit request online. We ask that you complete these as soon as possible to prevent any delays in payroll.

University Account Activation

After completing your e-offer, you will get an email within 24 hours to activate your Pitt account and email. For help, contact the 24/7 IT Help Desk or call 412-624-HELP (4357). If you are a current University of Pittsburgh student, you will use your existing computing account; you will not be issued a new one.

Panther Card (Pitt ID)

  • After completing your e-offer, you will get an email within 24 hours with instructions on how to pre-submit your photo.
  • Once you receive email confirmation that your ID badge is ready, you may pick it up at Panther Central in Litchfield Towers, which is also open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • If you are a current University of Pittsburgh student, you will use your existing Panther Card.

DocuSign Instructions

  • After receiving your Pitt credentials, log into my.pitt.edu, search for "DocuSign.”
  • Set up your electronic signature.

IP Assignment Form

Timekeeping

For staff, students, and All-Temps workers, it is critically important that you accurately complete your timecard. Hourly/Non-exempt employees must submit their timecard every week. Salaried/Exempt employees are only required to submit a time card if they utilize personal, sick, or vacation time. For more information about how to submit your timecards, please go to: My Pay | Payroll Department or speak to your direct supervisor.

Orientation: For further information on the orientation and onboarding process, please refer to the following websites by employment type:

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.