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New Employees

Welcome to Montclair State University!

At Montclair State, our employees are among our most valuable assets. Here you’ll find information on how to prepare for your first day, as well as resources to help you get acclimated as a new employee. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 973-655-7700 or askHR@montclair.edu. We’re here to support you!

Once you have received an offer of employment, you will receive instructions on how to begin the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification process. The Form I-9 is a government document required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services used by employers to verify an employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

IMPORTANT: Under no circumstance may a new hire start working for Montclair State University until the Form I-9 Employment Verification Process is completed with the Human Resources Division.

For additional information and instructions pertaining to the Form I-9 process, please click here.


New Employee Checklist
Steps to help guide you through the onboarding process
New Employee Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to questions from acquiring an ID Card to parking on campus

New Employee Resources

Benefits
From comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits to tuition reimbursement, learn about the benefits available to employees at Montclair State University.
Classification Definitions
Learn more about employee classifications at Montclair State University.
Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics applies to all employees of Montclair State University.
Paid Time Off
Montclair State University offers paid time off to salaried and hourly employees.
Payroll Services
View the payroll schedule, learn about direct deposit, and more.
Union Contracts
Access Union websites and contracts.
University Holidays
View the holiday schedule for University employees.
Workday Resources
Learn about Workday, which allows employees to access job information, compensation, and benefits information as well as perform time entry and request time off.