Congratulations and Welcome to Wilmington University!
Online New Employee Orientation (NEO) is your first step to joining the Wilmington University
team. This online program will take approximately 30-60 minutes to complete and will introduce
you to a wealth of Wilmington University information, resources and benefits that are becoming
available to you as a new Wilmington University faculty or staff member.
Please use the links located to the left of the screen to move sequentially through the
orientation. If you cannot complete NEO online in one sitting, do not worry. Just click the
links to the left of this screen to resume NEO online exactly where you last left off. Once you
have completed NEO Online, please bring all completed new hire paperwork to the Human Resources
Office for your pre-scheduled on-site orientation. At that time, a Human Resources
representative will collect your new hire paperwork, verify your employee information, and
review additional employment details including Wilmington University benefits and rewards
programs. If you have not already scheduled an on-site orientation, please call the Human
Resources Office at 302-356-6774 as soon as possible to do so.
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Message from the President
I offer you a warm welcome to Wilmington University.
Wilmington University is a teaching-based institution, which means that we exist solely
to serve students. We dedicate ourselves to our mission of offering excellence in
teaching, relevancy of the curriculum, and individual attention to students.
Our mission is to provide individual attention to students; however, we are equally
passionate about providing a caring and supportive work environment for our faculty and
staff. We work collaboratively to serve our students while supporting each other. Before
we can offer an exceptional product, we must nurture an exceptional culture. And such a
culture is grounded in respect and dignity.
We could not honor our mission without talented colleagues. We support your need to
stay ahead of trends in this fast-paced, technological world by offering many
opportunities for personal and professional growth. We want you to succeed, so please take
advantage of the many resources provided to you. Your WilmU colleagues are friendly and
helpful, and our support teams excel at customer service. You should never hesitate to ask
questions or seek guidance.
You are instrumental in our success, as well as a valued member of a team that strives
to achieve academic excellence–one student at a time.
We're happy you've joined the Wilmington University community.
Sincerely,
Dr. LaVerne Harmon
President
Get to Know WilmU
About Wilmington University
Wilmington University is a fully-accredited, private, non-profit university that offers
flexible and career-oriented certificate, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree
programs. We are committed to excellence in teaching, relevancy of the curriculum, and
individual attention to students. Learn more
About Human Resources
We strive to provide a professional and friendly work environment for faculty and staff
where there is opportunity for personal growth and advancement. Learn
more
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New Hire Paperwork
Please complete and print the required new hire documentation listed below. You will bring
these documents with you to the Human Resources Office to complete the orientation process. You
will have the opportunity to schedule your appointment with the Human Resources office at the
end of NEO.
Download the New Hire Forms Check
List to make sure you have all the proper forms completed for your first day.
Wilmington University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, sex,
disability, national origin, veteran status, age, marital status, or any other legally
protected status. Wilmington University’s good faith efforts and policies are designed
to ensure that this commitment is maintained.
Required Employee Training
Prior to meeting with Human Resources to complete the orientation process, please take time
to complete the three online training programs listed below.
Required Employee Training
- Unlawful Harassment and
Preventing Sex Discrimination and Violence on Campus: Wilmington University
is committed to maintaining an environment free from unlawful harassment. After your
one-on-one new employee orientation in the Human Resources Office, you will receive a
personalized e-training link to complete both the Unlawful Harassment
training and the Preventing Sex Discrimination and Sexual Violence on
Campus training.
- Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA) - This tutorial will help you to understand the
responsibilities of handling student record information under FERPA, and the
University’s privacy policy. Please complete the FERPA tutorial. Human Resources will
be automatically notified of your successful completion via email.
- Identity Theft
Prevention - Wilmington University provides Identity Theft Prevention
training to employees in compliance with FTC regulations. Please complete
the Identity Theft Prevention tutorial. The Financial Affairs office with be automatically
notified of your successful completion via email.
Additional Ongoing Faculty and Staff Training
- Human Resources Training Series: Employee Training
and Development opportunities to foster professional growth and manage work/life
balance. Employees are encouraged and rewarded for participation in Human Resources
sponsored on-site and online training programs.
- Educational Technology Training Series: Employee Technology Training to enhance employee productivity in
the office and/or classroom.
Employee Benefits
Wilmington University is proud to offer a rich benefits program to staff and faculty. Please
select your employee classification below for information on the employee benefits that are
available to you.
Employee Classification
Full-Time Employee Benefits
This information serves as an initial overview of the benefit programs available to full-time
faculty and staff at Wilmington University. Additional information regarding your benefit
options, including insurance premiums, will be discussed in further detail during your
one-on-one orientation in the Human Resources Office.
Your Benefits At A Glance
Download
A Guide to Your Benefits to learn more about our "Best Places to Work" benefits
suite.
Employee Discount Programs
Paid Time Off
To enhance work/life balance, Wilmington University provides vacation, sick and other paid time
off for eligible employees:
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Holidays
- Jury Duty
- Bereavement
- Community Service
- FMLA
- Paid Parental Leave
Part-Time Employee Benefits
This information serves as an initial overview of the benefit programs available to part-time
staff at Wilmington University. Additional information regarding your benefit options will be
discussed in further detail during your one-on-one orientation in the Human Resources Office.
Your Benefits At A Glance
Retirement Program
Part-time staff may be eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings to the University 403(b)
retirement program. Wilmington University does not make employer contributions into 403(b)
accounts for part-time staff. If you are interested in contributing your earnings into a 403(b)
retirement account, please contact HR to discuss your enrollment options.
Employee Discount Programs
- Verizon
- Flex World Fitness
- New Castle County School Employees Federal Credit Union
- Liberty Mutual
Insurance
- Clarion Hotel and the Quality Inn & Suites by Choice Hotels
- Dover Federal Credit Union
- Amazon Smile
- Wilmington University
Perks
- Siegel JCC Membership Discount
- Les Mills OnDemand Membership Discount
- Part-time Tuition Benefit
FMLA
Part-time employees may be eligible for FMLA leave, which is unpaid job protection. Learn more
Employee Assistance Program
Wilmington University offers a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for full-time
faculty/staff and for eligible part-time staff. Health Advocate provides resources to help
employees and their eligible family members to maintain a healthy work life balance. Click an
image below for more information:
Employee Health, Wellness and Appreciation Programs
Wilmington University’s Human Resources Office, otherwise known as the Office of
Positive Mojo, is proud to offer a variety of health, wellness and appreciation programs to
employees.
Note: Employees may not be eligible for all programs. Further details will be available
during your one-on-one orientation in the Human Resources Office.
Programs:
Positive Mojo Awards
Employee Wellness
Programs
Employee
Wellness Center
Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
On-site Yoga
Financial Literacy and Empowerment
HR Personal, Professional, Health & Wellness Training
Programs
Safety and Security
Wilmington University is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for faculty,
staff, students and their friends and family. To learn more about how Wilmington University
works to keep a safe and secure campus, visit:
Services Offered
You are expected to help identify any safety or security violations that might present danger
to yourself or others. Employee responsibilities include the following:
- Complying with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations relevant to their work.
- Following established work procedures and safety guidelines in their area.
- Integrating safety into each task performed at Wilmington University.
- Protecting themselves and their fellow employees against undue exposures to hazards in the
workplace.
- Using the personal protective equipment issued to protect themselves from identified
hazards.
- Informing their supervisors of any accident or hazard causing conditions that occur while on
the job.
- Reporting and, when possible, correcting unsafe or unhealthy working conditions, practices
or procedures.
If you observe any situations with which you are uncomfortable please report your concerns
immediately to our Public Safety Department (302-325-3333). Wilmington University may, from time
to time, electronically monitor public areas in order to deter crime and to assist the
University Public Safety Department in providing for the security and safety of individuals and
property of the University community.
Information regarding the Wilmington University Site-specific Security
Plans or Emergency Procedure Guide can be obtained by contacting the Security
Office at 302-325-3333 or at: https://www.wilmu.edu/security/index.aspx.
On-Site Orientation
Once you have completed NEO Online, please bring all completed new hire paperwork to the Human
Resources Office for your pre-scheduled on-site orientation. At that time, a Human Resources
representative will collect your new hire paperwork, verify your employee information, and
review additional employment details including Wilmington University benefits and rewards
programs. If you have not already scheduled an on-site orientation, please call the Human
Resources Office at 302-356-6774 as soon as possible to do so.
Completing the Orientation
Thank you for taking the time to become familiar with Wilmington University. As an employee,
you will have access to this site throughout your career at Wilmington.
THANK YOU