Advantages and Benefits for CU Employees

As a large institution of public education, CU-Boulder can offer employees a wide range of resources to support them in their work and personal lives. Competitive compensation combined with excellent health care and retirement benefits make CU-Boulder one of the most desirable places to work in Colorado and in the nation.

Permanent university employees can take advantage of the tuition waiver program and take classes toward a degree or for professional enrichment. The campus offers a wide variety of concerts, plays, films, and other events year-round. CU-Boulder is a Commuter Choice Employer, and employees can use the EcoPass to ride the RTD bus system free of charge.

CU-Boulder is a dynamic, educational community with much to offer prospective employees who are seeking an employer committed to helping them achieve their professional and personal goals.

General Employee Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
  The university is committed to hiring and retaining the best employees. Wages are determined according to merit and market surveys to reward excellent performance and ensure that employees are paid competitively within the labor market.



• Health Care and Retirement Benefits
  The university provides excellent health care and retirement benefits as well. Visit Payroll and Benefit Services to learn more about health care options, or visit Public Employees Retirement Association to learn about retirement options.



• Holidays
  The university observes 10 holidays each year, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Spring Break (one day), Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (two days), and Christmas (two days). See the current holiday schedule.