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FGCU's rank among the top 100 employers in Southwest Florida.
300+
New employees have been hired in the last fiscal year.
388
FGCU alumni currently employed at the university.
New Employees
We have the resources you need to make the transition easy. Signing up for our comprehensive orientation program for new hires is the first step in your FGCU journey. Be sure to bring all the required forms and information detailed below.
New Employee Orientation (NEO)
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Welcome to Florida Gulf Coast University
Toggle More InfoYour first day is just the beginning to a wonderful experience in the FGCU community, built of talented staff, personnel, adjuncts and faculty-in-residence, students, and leaders! Not only will you receive the space to bloom into a new career position, but you might also surprise yourself on how you impact those around you. You will meet first thing with Human Resources for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) to begin your employment and become familiar with some procedures and essential information for taking advantage of employee benefits.
- A temporary parking permit can be provided for the arrival on the first day. Please visit Parking Services located in McTarnaghan Hall Room 120. You will then be required to purchase the appropriate parking pass from parking services within the start of your employment.
- NEO is designed to give you the necessary tools and resources for your career journey at FGCU. The purpose of our NEO is to help you understand FGCU’s culture, vision, mission, and core values, as well as providing valuable information to ensure successful employment at the university.
- FGCU utilizes electronic new hire paperwork forms to complete the hiring process. External applicants who are selected as finalists will be asked to complete the appropriate electronic new hire paperwork forms. Human Resources will email the electronic new hire paperwork to the new employee at the email listed in their application. The electronic new hire paperwork should be completed prior to the start date to expedite the hire process.
In addition, new employees will be required to complete the New Employee Orientation Packet (Loyalty Oath, FRS Certification) provided by the Human Resources Department.
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Statement of Free Expression
Toggle More InfoFlorida Gulf Coast University vigorously protects freedom of inquiry and expression and categorically expects civility and mutual respect to be practiced by faculty, students and staff in all deliberations on its campus. As such, the FGCU Community as well as the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees shares the commitment of the State University System of Florida and the Florida Board of Governors to civil discourse and endorses their commitment with this Statement of Free Expression.
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Complete New Employee Orientation and Employment Eligibility Verification
Toggle More InfoPursuant to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, all new employees are required to complete and submit the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States of America. New employees will need to complete Section one of the Form I-9 located in their Workday Onboarding tasks on or before their first day of employment. New Employees will also need to schedule time bring their forms of identification for the I-9 Form to the Human Resources department, and complete the New Employee Orientation Packet.
Staff - Support Personnel (SP) and Administrative and Professional (A&P) New Employee Orientation
New staff members are scheduled to attend virtual New Employee Orientation (NEO) on their first day of work. Human Resources will include NEO information in the official offer letter. Please contact Human Resources at (239) 590-1400 with any questions regarding your NEO session.
Faculty New Employee Orientation
Each year before the fall semester starts the Lucas Center for Faculty Development hosts New Faculty Orientation which includes a presentation from the HR Benefits team. The Lucas Center will contact each new Faculty member to confirm the date of orientation.
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Bring Required Documentation
Toggle More InfoLISTS OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS
All documents containing an expiration date must be unexpired.
* Documents extended by the issuing authority are considered unexpired.
Employees may present one selection from List A or a
combination of one selection from List B and one selection from List C.
Examples of many of these documents appear in the Handbook for Employers (M-274).LIST A LIST B LIST C Documents that Establish Both Identity and Employment Authorization
OR
Documents that Establish Identity AND Documents that Establish Employment Authorization 1. U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card 1. Driver's license or ID card issued by a State or outlying possession of the United States provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, sex, height, eye color, and address
1. A Social Security Account Number card, unless the card includes one of the following restrictions:
(1) NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT
(2) VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH
INS AUTHORIZATION
(3) VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITHDHS AUTHORIZATION
2. Permanent Resident Card or Alien
Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551)
2. ID card issued by federal, state or local government agencies or entities, provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, sex, height, eye color, and address
2. Certification of report of birth issued by the Department of State (Forms DS-1350, FS-545, FS-240)
3. Foreign passport that contains a
temporary I-551 stamp or temporary
I-551 printed notation on a machinereadable immigrant visa
3. School ID card with a photograph 3. Original or certified copy of birth certificate issued by a State, county, municipal authority, or territory of the United States bearing an official seal
4. Employment Authorization Document that contains a
photograph (Form I-766)
4. Voter’s registration card 4. Native American tribal document 5. For an individual temporarily authorized to work for a specific employer because of his or her status or parole:
a. Foreign passport; andb. Form I-94 or Form I-94A that has the following:
(1) The same name as the passport; and
(2) An endorsement of the individual's status or parole as long as that period of endorsement has not yet expired and the proposed employment is not in conflict with any restrictions or limitations identified on the form.5. U.S. Military card or draft record 5. U.S. Citizen ID Card (Form I-197) 6. Passport from the Federated State of Micronesia (FSM) or the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) with Form I-94 or Form I-94A indicating nonimmigrant admission under the Compact of Free Association Between the United States and the FSM or RMI
6. Military dependent’s ID card 6. Identification Card for Use of Resident Citizen in the United States (Form I-179)
7. U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card 7. Employment authorization document issued by the Department of Homeland Security
For examples, see Section 7 and Section 13 of the M-274 on uscis.gov/i-9-central.
The Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document, is a List A, Item Number 4. document, not a List C document.8. Native American tribal document 9. Driver’s license issued by a Canadian government authority For persons under age 18 who are unable to present a document listed above:
10. School record or report 11. Clinic, doctor, or hospital record 12. Daycare or nursery school record Acceptable Receipts
May be presented in lieu of a document listed above for a temporary period. For receipt validity dates, see the M-274.● Receipt for a replacement of a lost, stolen, or damaged List A document.
● Form I-94 issued to a lawful
permanent resident that containsan I-551 stamp and a photograph of the individual.
● Form I-94 with “RE” notation or
refugee stamp issued to a refugee.OR
Receipt for a replacement of a lost, stolen, or damaged List B document. Receipt for a replacement of a lost, stolen, or damaged List C document.
*Refer to the Employment Authorization Extensions page on I-9 Central for more information.Additional Resource from US Customs and Immigration Service: Instructions for Form I-9If you have any questions contact Human Resources at (239) 590-1400 or email HR@fgcu.edu.
Request for Personal Exemption from the Public Record. If you qualify under one or more of the the General Exemption criteria, you are exempt from the public record, pursant of Florida Law (F.S. 119.071).
Current Employees
We're proud of our personnel and celebrate the achievements of our faculty and staff that support the university's goals and values and reflect the FGCU Effect. Employee recognition is a fundamental element of expressing our appreciation of good work and valuable input. Human Resources is committed to identifying opportunities to praise employees and celebrate meaningful milestones.
Prospective Employees
Search our database for openings that suit your skills.
Veterans' Preference
In compliance with Chapter 295, Florida Statute, Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to providing preference to U.S. veterans and spouses of veterans in hiring, promotion, and retention for all qualified positions (all Support Staff / Non-Exempt level positions), as prescribed by the chapter. Each position that qualifies for Veterans' Preference will be identified in the posting detail. Below we address some Frequently Asked Questions about veterans' preference in employment.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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What are the categories under which I can claim veterans' preference?
Toggle More InfoPer Florida Statute 295.07-Preference in appointment and retention:
The state and its political subdivisions shall give preference in appointment and retention in positions of employment to:
Those disabled veterans:
Who have served on active duty in any branch of the United States Armed Forces, have received an honorable discharge, and have established the present existence of a service-connected disability that is compensable under public laws administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or
Who are receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and the United States Department of Defense.
The spouse of a person who has a total disability, permanent in nature, resulting from a service-connected disability and who, because of this disability, cannot qualify for employment, and the spouse of a person missing in action, captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.
A wartime veteran as defined in s. 1.01(14), who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period. Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility under this paragraph.
The unremarried widow or widower of a veteran who died of a service-connected disability.
The mother, father, legal guardian, or unremarried widow or widower of a member of the United States Armed Forces who died in the line of duty under combat-related conditions, as verified by the United States Department of Defense.
A veteran as defined in s. 1.01(14). Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility under this paragraph.
A current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard.
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I meet one of the categories above, so how do I claim veterans' preference?
Toggle More InfoTo claim veterans' preference, an applicant must:
Indicate your claim for Veterans' Preference on the employment application
Upload DD214 to each posting covered under F.S. 295, as described above. A new DD214 must be uploaded with each application submitted. Forms submitted under a previous application will not transfer to another position application. For more information on obtaining a DD214, please visit eVetRecs or call (866) 272-6272
Note: Certain categories of preference may require additional documentation to be submitted by the claimant. Human Resources will contact the applicant should additional documentation beyond the DD214 be required.
Note: Current reserve members and National Guard members must upload a letter with their online application from their Commanding Officer stating the dates of their military service to establish that they are currently active. -
Have there been any recent changes to Florida's veterans' preference law?
Toggle More InfoThe following changes were made to the Florida veterans' preference law effective July 1, 2014:
The Florida residency requirement was removed.
The requirement to serve during a wartime period was removed.
The following categories for preference were added:
The mother, father, legal guardian, or unremarried widow or widower of a member of the United States Armed Forces who died in the line of duty under combat-related conditions, as verified by the United States Department of Defense;
A veteran as defined in s. 1.01(14). Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility under this paragraph; and
A current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard.
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What if I still have questions about claiming veterans' preference?
Toggle More InfoIf you have any additional questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@fgcu.edu or (239) 590-1400.
Where can I find additional resources?
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
