Training for New Hires

Welcome to the Research Foundation for SUNY.

The first days, weeks, and months of a new job are filled with excitement, a wealth of information, and many questions.  This site provides the key information new employees should know to excel in their roles at the RF and a roadmap to help determine when to tackle each new on-boarding task.

First 30 Days  |   Within 60 Days  |   Within 90 Days  |   Within 120 Days  |   Ongoing  |   Learning & Development Opportunities Specific to Your Role

Additional learning and development goals specific to your role and campus can be found at your worksite and discussed with your supervisor or local HR Officer.

Click here for a pdf to check off your progress as you go.

First 30 Days

Complete Preventing Harassment & Discrimination Training

The Research Foundation has launched mandatory online training for Preventing Harassment & Discrimination. This course is designed to further our commitment to maintaining a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employees are required to complete this training annually. New staff should complete the course as soon as possible upon hire. The course is approximately 25-35 minutes.

You can expect to receive an email from lms@bizlibrary.com containing your login credentials within two weeks from your start date. This email will provide you with access to the BizLibrary Learning Management System.

Additionally, certain campuses may offer this training locally. If that is the case for you, your local HR office or supervisor will provide you with specific instructions on how to complete the course.

Questions? Contact learning@rfsuny.org

If you have completed this training elsewhere in the past 12 months, please fill out and return the attestation below to your local HR office:

Complete Information Security Training

Reach out to your local HR and IT offices.

Participate in New Staff Orientation

Enhance your onboarding experience with our comprehensive Live-Online New Staff Orientation program, conducted multiple times throughout the year. To inquire about the upcoming session, reach out to us at learning@rfsuny.org. If attending the live session isn't feasible, you can conveniently watch the informative videos below at your own pace.

Through this program, new hires will expand their knowledge of the RF's business and discover how their individual contributions drive our overall success. It's important to note that while this session covers a broad range of topics, it does not delve into RF benefits or specific position responsibilities.

Although primarily designed for RF new hires, we warmly welcome all RF employees to participate and further enrich their understanding of our organization.

Watch Part 1: Inside the RF: Meet Our Departments

During part 1 of the program, participants will gain valuable insights into various departments at the RF, including HR, Finance, ITS, Sponsored Program Services, Technology Transfer, and more. 

Watch Part 2: Corporate Governance and Compliance

In part 2, we provide an overview of Corporate Governance & Intro to Ethics, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of our organization's operations.

Learn more about the organization:

Receive answers to your benefits questions:

Get help with common tasks:

Benefits Guide

Benefits Self Service Video

Non-Exempt Time Reporting Guide

Exempt E-Time Reporting Guide

Non-Exempt Bi-Weekly Timecard Demo

Exempt Monthly Timecard Demo

iExpense Guide*

Payroll Guide

*This tool is specific to Binghamton, ESF, Buffalo State, Oneonta, New Paltz, SUNY Downstate and Central Office.

Within 60 Days

Watch: “Lifecycle of Sponsored Program” video

Click here for training specific to sponsored programs staff.

Within 90 Days

Watch “Power & Privilege in the Workplace”:

Within 120 Days

Watch Solutions for Information Overload and Multitasking (Optional)

Write a professional development plan: 

Ongoing

We invite you to explore our  Learning Management System (LMS), BizLibrary, designed to cater to your specific needs. Discover a wide range of courses that can enhance your professional development.

Within the LMS you can search key words such as accountability, diversity, coaching, or communication. These key phrases will help you discover courses that align with your interests and areas for improvement.

For access to BizLibrary, please contact learning@rfsuny.org

To provide you with a glimpse of the quality courses available, here are some examples of popular courses:

Learning & Development Opportunities Specific to Your Role 

Training for Researchers

Training for Sponsored Programs Staff

Training for Supervisors

*Notes: The RF has a library of online trainings that may be of interest to you. For questions on what is currently available and/or to take a course please email learning@rfsuny.org.