Top Ten Benefits
1. Time Off
Generous time-off benefits, including a paid winter break, and paid leave to care for loved ones or for your own medical condition
2. High-Quality Healthcare Plans
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.
3. Retirement Contribution
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.
4. Continuing Education
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.
5. Well-being and Flexibility
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.
6. Career Growth
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.
7. Community
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.
8. Family Support
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.
9. Recognition
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.
10. Perks
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.
A Workplace Like No Other
Meaningful work. Extraordinary people. Big Red Spirit.
And being part of a community that includes:
And being part of a community that includes:
Happiness By The Scoop
Cornellians can't get enough of our premium, handcrafted ice creams and other dairy treats made right on campus.
Team Spirit!
Love sports? #YellCornell! Come cheer on our teams! Football, hockey, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, rowing, track, and more!
Stretch Your Legs
Explore the architectural gems, hidden gardens, and miles of nature trails across the 745 acres of our Ithaca campus.
Savor The Arts
Chill at a world-class art museum during your lunch break? At Cornell you can.
Flower Power
Cornell's renowned Botanic Gardens and natural areas are a marvel any time of year.
Award-Winning Dining
You're never far from a latte on campus. And staff enjoy discounted meals in our award-winning dining facilities.
Bookish?
Cornell staff have easy access to the many services available at our renowned libraries.
Veterinary Hospital
Cornell's world-class animal hospital and specialists are here for your pets.
There's Always Something Happening!
Concerts. Lectures. Cinema. Performances. Exhibits. And so much more!