# Staff Onboarding Program

**Source**: https://www.aucegypt.edu/human-resources/programs/onboarding
**Parent**: https://www.aucegypt.edu/human-resources/programs

### **Welcome to The American University in Cairo!**

Welcome and congratulations on your appointment at the AUC! We are excited that you are joining our diverse community of more than 2700 full-time and part-time faculty and staff. At AUC, we believe that in our business, people are the keys to change. We want our new staff to have exceptional employment experience and to feel informed and prepared. To achieve this, take the time before your first day at work to explore the following resources.

### About AUC

Founded in 1919, AUC is a leading English-language, American-accredited institution of higher education and center of intellectual, social and cultural life of the Arab world.

[Learn More About AUC](https://www.aucegypt.edu/about/mission-and-history)\

### New Staff Onboarding Journey

## Before You Start

Learn about your working hours, work location, transportation and read important policies

- [Learn More](https://www.aucegypt.edu/human-resources/programs/onboarding/before-you-start)

## Your First Week

Obtain your AUC staff ID, get connected to IT resources, enroll in AUC's benefit plans, and meet your onboarding buddy and line manager.

- [Learn More](https://www.aucegypt.edu/human-resources/programs/onboarding/your-first-week)

## Your First Month

Get a chance to meet with AUC's senior management and new colleagues while you attend your special onboarding event.

- [Learn More](https://www.aucegypt.edu/human-resources/programs/onboarding/your-first-month)

## Your First Three Months

Learn more about your professional development opportunities and set your performance goals and objectives with your line manager.

- [Learn More](https://www.aucegypt.edu/human-resources/programs/onboarding/your-first-three-months)

## AUC Experience

- [### Explore Our Campus](https://www.aucegypt.edu/campus-tours)
- [### AUC Interactive Map](https://cdn.maps.moderncampus.net/nucloudmap/index.html?map=40)
- [### AUC Mobile Application](https://www.aucegypt.edu/digital-innovation/projects#aucmobileapp)

## Contact Information

- [Meet the HR Team](https://www.aucegypt.edu/human-resources/meet-team)

## Useful AUC Extension Numbers

- Security Office: 20.2.2615.4444
- Medical Services – AUC New Cairo: 20.2.2615.4000
- Medical Services – AUC Tahrir Square: 20.2.2797.5000
- Environmental Health and Safety : 20.2.2615.4170
- IT Help Desk: 20.2.2615.1200

- [AUC Telephone Directory](https://dir.aucegypt.edu/index.aspx?ReturnUrl=/)