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Onboarding Resources for Managers

Congratulations on your new hire! Onboarding a new Student Affairs educator is important and gratifying work. You have the unique opportunity to prepare incoming staff for a meaningful and satisfying professional experience. Focus on creating a welcoming environment for your new employee to get the information, resources, and relationships they need to be successful, and to align their motivations with job priorities.


Your Human Resources representative and the Organizational Development team are here to help. Please don't hesitate to contact your HR Rep or reach out to Organizational Development at engage@saonet.ucla.edu for any additional support or guidance beyond the tools and resources provided here.

Manager Resources

  • checklist of to dos for a hiring manager Hiring & Onboarding Checklist

    Keep track of all the steps, tasks, and best practices involved with bringing your new employee on board. Completed checklists will be signed and submitted to HR.
  • agenda for employee's first day Agenda Templates for First Day, First Week, and First Month

    Use these templates to create a productive and efficient orientation experience for your new team mate. Clear expectations and known timelines help new employees navigate the uncertainty of the first few weeks.
  • portion of new employee to-do list New Educator Resources

    Helpful tools and tips for new team members as they begin their journeys in Student Affairs.

New Employee Performance Evaluations

Managers are required to evaluate new employees at the 90-day milestone, and at-or-before the 6-month milestone. Completed evaluation forms should be submitted to your HR representative.

90-Day Evaluation Form 6-Month Evaluation Form More About Performance Evaluations