Faculty and Staff Success
150 years of building a workplace where people thrive.
For a century and a half, CU Boulder's greatest strength has walked through the door every morning. Meet the university that's spent 150 years proving that taking care of your people is the best investment you can make.
Generations of people chose CU Boulder. Now, the rankings agree.
CU Boulder has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026, earning distinction among the nation's top employers and reinforcing our commitment to creating a workplace where employees can succeed. CU Boulder ranked #4 among large employers in Colorado, #28 among universities nationwide and #206 overall among large employers in the United States. The recognition is based on anonymous employee feedback gathered from more than 217,000 workers across the United States, and reflects what our faculty and staff already know: this is a place where careers are built, communities are deepened and people are supported to do the work they were meant to do.
Over 10,000 people power this campus every day. Their expertise, care, and commitment are what make CU Boulder a place that transforms lives — including their own.
Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2026
#4 best employer in Colorado
#28 among universities nationwide
#206 among the nation's best large employers
What We Offer
From competitive benefits to a mission that matters, CU Boulder has spent a century and a half building a workplace people are proud to be part of.
What We Offer:
CU Boulder's dedicated Employee Health & Well-Being division supports the whole person — across mental health, financial wellness, and physical well-being — so every faculty and staff member can thrive at work and beyond.
From day one, CU Boulder employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with strong retirement contribution matching through PERA, financial planning resources, and long-term stability designed to support careers that last decades.
Tuition assistance, professional development funds, and access to one of the world's great research universities — right where you work.
Generous paid leave, flexible scheduling, and a culture that respects time spent away from the office — because great work requires rest.
Join a campus where your work contributes to discovery, education, and innovation that reaches across Colorado and around the world.
Free RTD transit passes, recreation center access, on-campus dining, arts and culture events — all set against one of the most beautiful campuses in the country.