Welcome to Pitt! As you settle into your new position, it’s time to check some things off your to-do list. Here, you’ll find everything you need to consider as a new employee.
Benefits
At Pitt, we pride ourselves on taking care of you, our employees. Faculty and staff can take part in our education benefits, review retiree benefits packages, and explore health and wellness options. Pitt's benefits offerings are among the region's best, including a medical plan with no deductibles, tuition remission, life insurance, optional dental and vision coverage, a contributory retirement plan, and more. Information on all available benefits can be found in the Benefits section.
NEW! Keep track of your onboarding progress with the Post-Orientation Checklist.
Pitt Worx
Pitt Worx is the University's human resources and payroll system and is home to timecard information, benefits enrollment, and other personal employee details. To access Pitt Worx, visit my.pitt.edu, search for "Pitt Worx", and login with your University username and password (via Pitt Passport).
To assist you with navigating Pitt Worx and with completing tasks, such as submitting a timecard or updating your home address, you are encouraged to review (and bookmark!) the Pitt Worx Hub. The Hub is home to a variety of reference guides, videos, and news about the system.
Clearances & Trainings
Whether you are a new member of the University of Pittsburgh community or you are a current employee, it is important that you have the appropriate clearances and training that are required for your position. Learn about any necessary clearances you may need, available training opportunities, and other employment verification requirements as an employee at Pitt. Review all required clearances in the Clearances & Training section.
Campus Services and Resources
As a new Pitt employee, you have access to a number of different services and resources both across campus and online! These services and resources cover important items like submitting your timecard, getting around campus, and growing your Pitt network.
Pitt’s Emergency Notification System (ENS) keeps the University community updated on all emergency and urgent events on campus; you can subscribe for ENS messages through your My Pitt portal.
This module from the Office of Public Safety & Emergency Management will inform you about best practices in personal safety and how to respond in case of an emergency: Public Safety Awareness Training
Together, we are building a culture where everyone feels comfortable raising concerns and asking questions. You can use the Pitt Concern Connection for many ethics and compliance topics, including Title IX, workplace discrimination, the University's response to COVID-19, financial controls, and more. By asking questions and sharing concerns, you help to create a stronger, safer University community.
For more information about the Ethics and Compliance Office, visit compliance.pitt.edu.
To ask a question or make a report, visit pi.tt/concern.
Welcome to Pitt! We're excited to introduce you to Staff Council, a vital resource for staff members. Comprised of volunteers across the University, the Council advocates for your interests and ensures your voice is heard. As a new staff member, you'll find Staff Council invaluable for networking, professional development, and support. Through meetings and events, we foster collaboration and aim to enhance your experience. We encourage your involvement to help shape our campus community's future. You can subscribe to the Staff Council Newsletter and find details about our events on staffcouncil.pitt.edu.
Pitt Commons is an online networking and mentoring platform exclusively for Pitt staff, faculty, students, and alumni. Create a profile, network and make connections, find mentors/mentees, and join groups based on common interests.
Visit the Mobility Services website for information about the parking and transportation services at Pitt, including commuting options, public transport, and parking services.
Panther Central is your go-to place to obtain your Panther Card, learn about on-campus buses and shuttles available for employees, and more.
Pitt Cash is the improved dining program for Pitt faculty and staff. Pitt Cash is loaded onto your University ID and works like a debit card. Each time you make a purchase, your funds will be debited from your account. Pitt Cash doesn’t expire; as long as you remain a faculty or staff member, your funds will carry over semester to semester and year to year. Visit the Pitt Cash website to register for a dining plan.
The Purchase, Pay & Travel website is the consolidated web and customer service resource for the Purchasing Services, Payment Processing & Compliance, and Strategic Sourcing & PantherExpress System Solutions teams. This website provides operational guidance for the buy-to-pay process, including our cloud-based purchasing and invoice system, PantherExpress; and travel and expense management, including the cloud-based expense and travel management tool, Concur. Visit the Purchase, Pay & Travel website to learn more about purchasing, paying and travel topics, including:
- Purchasing goods/services, including how to obtain access to the PantherExpress system and information about utilizing University-wide contracted suppliers
- Booking travel through Anthony Travel and/or the Concur System Managing and submitting expenses utilizing Concur
- Local hotels that offer University of Pittsburgh discounts for visitors, guests, and alumni
- Payment methods and how to obtain a University Travel Card or P-card
- Diversity and sustainability initiatives related to purchasing
- State tax exemption
- University policies, including COVID-19 Standards & Guidelines
- Contacting our customer service team
Show your support! Staff are encouraged to "ROC" YOUR ROYAL blue Pitt attire every Friday during the football season.
Want to attend games in person? Follow these links to purchase individual game tickets:
Complimentary admission is offered for:
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Cross Country
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Lacrosse
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Swimming & Diving
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Track & Field
SEASON TICKET DISCOUNTS
Pitt/UPMC employees are able to take advantage of EXCLUSIVE 25% savings on season tickets for Pitt Football and Men's Basketball by calling 800-643-PITT.
Pitt has many active sustainability efforts and initiatives across disciplines, domains, and scales — including pursuing carbon neutrality by 2037. Pitt is committed to achieving 68 sustainability goals that help balance equity, environment, and economics so current and future generations can thrive. In this pursuit, every person and decision plays a key role; we encourage you to get involved and to embed sustainability into your workflow.
Additional tools and resources can be found on the Employee Resources page.