Welcome to Colorado Mesa University. As stated in the Vision & Mission Statement, 'CMU is a dynamic learning environment that offers abundant opportunities for students and the larger community to grow intellectually, professionally, and personally. Over the next decade, CMU will seek to be the first choice institution for students, faculty and staff'. You are joining a team of diverse, talented and passionate people who contribute to this vision and mission.
Faculty/Staff: Prior to your first day, new hires are required to review all policies and procedures including the CMU Professional Personnel Employee Handbook, the CMU Drug & Alcohol Policy and the State of Colorado Sexual Harassment Policy.
Classified: Prior to your first day, new hires are required to review all policies and procedures including the State of Colorado Employee Handbook, the CMU Drug & Alcohol Policy and the State of Colorado Sexual Harassment Policy.
We know starting a new job can be overwhelming. Human Resources is here to help make sure you feel ready for your first day. Human Resources is located in Lowell Heiny Hall, 2nd floor or can be reached via phone at 970.248.1820.
- Complete I9 Form (section 1) within 3 days of working at CMU. Please make sure you bring the appropriate identification(s) to complete the form.
- Complete Direct Deposit Form
- Complete W4 Form
- Complete your Check-In Process: Email address (IT) & MavCard (University Center)
- Review Parking Options & Campus Map
Due to the COVID-19 crisis the large classroom sessions of New Employee Orientation are on hold. Meetings with new employees are being held weekly, or as-needed, with 2 to 3 people at a time.
Please contact Benefits Manager, Amy Grimes (aegrimes@coloradomesa.edu) or your manager to schedule this meeting with Human Resources.
Faculty& Administrative Staff Benefits
Benefits eligible Professional Personnel are employees who are Faculty, Administrators or Auxiliary employees of the University with an appointment of at least a 0.75 FTE during the fiscal year. Benefits are effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. If the date of hire is the first day of the month, benefits begin immediately. The Faculty & Administrative Staff benefit year is January 1 - December 31.
State of Colorado Classified Employee Benefits
Colorado’s state personnel system (known as "Classified Positions") recognizes employee rights, values the differing roles and relevant contributions of various stakeholders, allows reasonable discretion for departments to establish their own operating practices, and ensures the Board rules and Director’s administrative procedures complement each other.
Benefits are offered to permanent full-time and part-time employees and begin the first day of the month, following date of hire. The Classified benefit year is July 1 - June 30.
- Sexual Harassment Prevention (Required)
- Title IX for Higher Education (Required)
Optional Training Videos. There is a large library of training available to CMU employees, contact Human Resources if you are looking for something not listed below.
- The Voice of Leadership: Effective Leadership Communication Strategies
- Solving Problems: Framing the Problem
- Interpersonal Communication: Communicating Assertively
- Using E-Mail and Instant Messaging Effectively
- Workplace Conflict: Strategies for Resolving Conflicts
- Managing Effective Business Meetings