Perks of working at °×С½ãÍõÖÐÍõ¿ª½±½á¹û
°×С½ãÍõÖÐÍõ¿ª½±½á¹û was named one of in 2023 for the tenth year in a row. The university has been honored for our range of employee benefits, including extras and work-life initiatives that go beyond salary to create a positive work environment. Here’s why you should work for °×С½ãÍõÖÐÍõ¿ª½±½á¹û:
Health care
For most employees working 50 percent or more time, you’re offered:
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Choice of options depending on your address, including HMO, PPO or PPO with a health savings account. You may enroll your spouse, domestic partner, children and grandchildren (biological or adopted, stepchildren, domestic partner’s children) and legal ward. -
The °×С½ãÍõÖÐÍõ¿ª½±½á¹û plan covers many vision care services, including eye exams, corrective lenses and frames.
The °×С½ãÍõÖÐÍõ¿ª½±½á¹û plan offers coverage through a PPO or HMO. Both options cover preventative, basic and prosthetic dentistry, and orthodontics.
Time off
For most employees working 50 percent or more time, you’re offered:
- Paid sick leave. 12 days per calendar year.
- Paid holidays. 13 days per calendar year.
- Paid vacation. Starting at 15 and reaching 24 days per calendar year. The amount you accrue depends on the number of your monthly working hours.
Retirement
The is a comprehensive array of retirement benefits, savings programs and educational and counseling resources. It also offers additional, convenient ways to save beyond the program, including tax-deferred 403(b), 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and Defined Contribution Plan.
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Additional Benefits
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As an employee of °×С½ãÍõÖÐÍõ¿ª½±½á¹û, you can enjoy cultural, intellectual and physical fitness benefits that complement your paycheck in a big way.
Wellness
- Staff can access state-of-the-art exercise equipment, group fitness classes, climbing wall, running track and ball courts, swimming pools, intramural sports programs, craft classes, equestrian center, outdoor adventures and youth programs with an .
- Faculty and staff can participate in the to socialize and practice weight management, mindfulness and meditation, art and more.
- Faculty can participate in the Program for community and resources, including professional development, elder care and childcare options.
Workplace Flexibility
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Many units have informal systems that support flexibility on an occasional basis, such as , and .
Family Care Resources
°×С½ãÍõÖÐÍõ¿ª½±½á¹û provides access to prescreened , pet sitters, tutors and other family services.
Tax-Savings Programs
- Health Flexible Spending Account (HSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefits lower your taxable income by allowing payment for eligible expenses on a pretax basis. Some medical plans also offer Tax Savings on Insurance Premium (TIP) options.
- Transportation subsidies through the allow pretax payroll deductions for purchasing discounted regional bus, train, carpool and vanpool passes.
Tuition Assistance & Professional Development
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- Eligible °×С½ãÍõÖÐÍõ¿ª½±½á¹û staff can receive 20 percent off at courses.
- The °×С½ãÍõÖÐÍõ¿ª½±½á¹û awards funding for eligible staff to pursue professional certificates as well as Associate, Bachelor or graduate degrees at community colleges, state colleges, universities and professional schools.
- The °×С½ãÍõÖÐÍõ¿ª½±½á¹û awards funding for dependents of eligible staff who are attending °×С½ãÍõÖÐÍõ¿ª½±½á¹û as undergraduate students.
- The °×С½ãÍõÖÐÍõ¿ª½±½á¹û Graduate School of Management awards a significant scholarship to eligible staff for the Sacramento or Bay Area Part-time MBA programs.
- on the Davis campus and Training and Development on the Sacramento campus offer courses, programs, certificate series, mentoring, confidential career counseling, online toolkits and more.
Merchandise and Services Discounts
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A membership in the provides a 10 percent discount on services in education, technology, entertainment and health, including Apple, Dell, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Starbucks, massage therapy, auto repair, fitness clubs, and °×С½ãÍõÖÐÍõ¿ª½±½á¹û gifts and clothing. All °×С½ãÍõÖÐÍõ¿ª½±½á¹û employees can buy discounted tickets for the .