Total Rewards

Cornell pays for approximately 90% of the cost of individual premiums and 75% of family plan premiums. Choose from plans to suit your personal needs, including mental health, fertility and family planning, and cost-free counseling.

Cornell contributes 10% of your annual pay into retirement savings for endowed employees, and 8-10% of salary to match individual contributions in the NYS pension plan or SUNY optional retirement program for contract college employees. Plus free consultations with financial professionals.

Up to $74,000/year in taxable free tuition toward a degree at Cornell; financial aid for coursework at Cornell or elsewhere while you work, as well as discounted eCornell courses and certificates and free access to online learning.

Free individual fitness, nutritional, and general wellness consultations, workplace accommodations for disabilities and other temporary and permanent needs, and flexible work arrangements as appropriate to role.

Grow your career with an abundance of support like mentoring, coaching, and hands-on learning experiences, professional development and skills training, as well as tools and apps to help you achieve success.

Cornell is a welcoming community, where you'll find ample ways to connect at employee events, colleague network groups, activities like Coworker Coffee, and volunteer opportunities.

Onsite childcare and lactation support, grants for childcare, adoption assistance  and surrogacy, plus a children's tuition scholarship that covers 50% of tuition/admin fees at Cornell or 30% at other universities for children of Cornell employees.

We cultivate a culture of appreciation that celebrates employee achievements and contributions, including a fun appreciation portal, employee awards, and other events depending on your unit or college.

Who doesn't love a great deal? Cornell employees enjoy perks like free TCAT bus service, library privileges, discounted meals at on-campus facilities, and corporate discounts on an array of products and services, including cell phone service, car rentals and other personal purchases.