International Graduate Assistants
Getting started with the employment process:
- Visit the Office of Global Education (106 Van Campen) to complete the Social Security Employment Verification Form. You will receive a list of other documents to take to the Social Security Administration Office.
- Visit the Ravenna Social Security Administration Office (444 Enterprise Parkway, Ravenna, Ohio 44266 phone number 1-855-863-3562 or TTY: 1-800-325-0778) to submit your Social Security Employment Verification Form. Be certain to obtain a Verification of Application for a Social Security Number that includes your name from the Social Security Administration.
- Schedule an appointment to have your employment eligibility confirmed using the Academic Personnel I-9 calendar
- It is very important that you bring your unexpired documents which show both identity and employment authorization. Please review before you arrive for your appointment.
- New hire forms will be sent to your email via AdobeSign, the platform ºÚÁÏÍø Uses to capture electronic signatures for new hire documents. A confirmation email will be sent after all documents have been completed. Please note, the new hire process is not final, until you visit Academic Personnel in person.
- Review your options for participation in a retirement plan (Graduate Assistant Retirement Information)​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹
- Please enroll in Direct Deposit, the process by which the university deposits your paycheck directly into your checking or savings account.
- Make an appointment with the Payroll Office (330-672-8640, 236 Schwartz Center) to complete Federal, State, and City tax forms. Please review International Employee Information for additional information.
If you have any questions, please contact Academic_Personnel@kent.edu or by calling 330-672-8717.