Onboarding Toolkit
Staff Orientation
Welcome to Granite State College. We are very proud of the caliber of our faculty and staff and value your contributions towards our goal of providing high-quality education to students across New Hampshire.
Created in 1963, the University System incorporates five separate campuses (the University of New Hampshire at Durham and Manchester, Keene State College, Plymouth State University, and Granite State College), all affiliated under a single system that is governed by a Board of Trustees. Granite State College is one of New Hampshire's top colleges for adult learners looking to expand their intellectual and professional boundaries. We take pride in the quality of education we provide. Our degree and certificate programs are designed specifically with the working student in mind, making it possible to complete a degree or certificate entirely online. With extensive online courses, face-to-face offerings, credit awarded for prior learning, and select competency-based programs, we are committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility for adult students of all ages and working professionals. We promote a work environment that is both equitable and rewarding.
Thank you for joining Granite State College. I encourage you to take full advantage of the learning and growth opportunities that the College has to offer.
Regards,
Maggie Hyndman
Director of Human Resources.
Onboarding
Holidays, Vacation, and Leave
Consists of eight (8) System-wide holidays designated by the Board of Trustees and three (3) at the discretion of the College.
- FMLA Leave Policy
Employees must meet the following criteria: employed within USNH for 12 months or 1250 hours, approved absence up to 12 weeks, unable to perform the essential function of position due to serious health condition. >>Review Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Flexible Benefits
Medical Plan Options
- Medical Plan Comparison & Cost Summary: USNH Faculty and Staff
Cigna / Cigna One Guide / Telehealth MD and Behavioral Health Connection
- Cigna Telehealth Connection – Connect with a doctor via phone or secure video chat.
Where to Complete Your Enrollment
- Biometric Screening: Physician Form
Dental Plan Information
Voluntary Vision Plan: Vision Plan Rate Sheet
Other Voluntary Benefits - Click Here For Detailed Information
Benefits Costs & Enrollment
In most cases USNH and the employee share in the cost of benefits. Medical, Dental, vision & Hospital Indemnity Rates in effect for the Plan Year:
- 2019 USNH Faculty and Staff Medical and Dental Rates
- Qualifying Life Event USNH Policy
Please contact Human Resources for assistance if you need make changes to your benefits during the plan year.
Payroll, PCards, Travel, & Personal Reimbursements
Visit our Financial Operations page
*** Schedule WISE training with Financial Affairs.
Biweekly pay records:
WISE (Web Information System for Employees) – Benefits and Deductions, Pay Information, Emergency Contacts
The University System of New Hampshire would like to introduce you to WISE, the Web Information System for Employees, USNH’s self-service system for employees to access their information. USNH employees, faculty, staff, and students may view their personal, payroll, and employment data within USNH’s Human Resources system. Employees are able to update their contact and direct deposit banking information, Federal Form W-4 data, and much more.
Safety & Facilities – Weather Related Cancellations, Emergency Notification System (UNH Alert)
Granite State College participates in the University of New Hampshire's emergency notification system, UNH Alert. This system allows students, faculty, and staff to receive a message in the event of an emergency, weather-related closures, and more. These brief messages can be sent directly to your e-mail or cell phone.
UNH IT Accounts Management System
Login Help
Activate Your Account / Change Your Password / Find Your ID Number
Account Help
Banner Finance / Banner Student
Still need help? Contact us.
Report an Incident
For anonymous reporting of conduct violations, discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind (i.e. sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking).