Columbia University Benefits
Employee Benefit Reviews
Most Commented
- Health Insurance (96 comments)
“Access to the student health services and referrals to other providers as necessary.”
- Vacation & Paid Time Off (56 comments)
“This does not apply to graduate student workers, but all students receive substantial vacation.”
- Columbia UniversitySep 03, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Cut benefits for new employees
- Columbia UniversityAug 31, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
they have amazing benefits, great 401 match
- Columbia UniversityAug 29, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
This did not apply to me as I was a graduate student worker. Though all students are offered health insurance and gym membership.
- Columbia UniversityAug 26, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
good health benefits, and good work flexibility, long salary, high housing rent
- Columbia UniversityAug 14, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Best- Full tuition reimbursement after 2 years of service, 35% discount on tuition after 30 days of service. Worst- 401k match doesn't begin until 2 years of service
- Columbia UniversityAug 10, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Great benefits - health, dental, personal days, vacation days, sick days. No vision benefits though.
- Columbia UniversityAug 09, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
health insurance, 401k, great research package and additional funding
- Columbia UniversityAug 09, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
The Union benefits are very strong - reimbursed education, low copay and great health insurance.
- Columbia UniversityJul 21, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Some of the key benefits like tuition exemption and Columbia 5% retirement contribution kick in only after 2 years of service.
- Columbia UniversityJul 11, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
The benefits here are very good.
Benefits Summary
List based on reports from current and former employees. It may not be complete.
Insurance, Health & Wellness
- CheckmarkHealth Insurance (189)
- CheckmarkDental Insurance (50)
- CheckmarkFlexible Spending Account (FSA) (48)
- Vision Insurance
- CheckmarkHealth Savings Account (HSA) (50)
- CheckmarkLife Insurance (49)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Occupational Accident Insurance
- CheckmarkHealth Care On-Site (30)
- CheckmarkMental Health Care (46)
- Retiree Health & Medical
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Financial & Retirement
- CheckmarkPension Plan (29)
- Checkmark401K Plan (161)
- CheckmarkRetirement Plan (177)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Options
- Equity Incentive Plan
- Supplemental Workers' Compensation
- Charitable Gift Matching
Family & Parenting
- CheckmarkMaternity & Paternity Leave (170)
- CheckmarkWork From Home (32)
- Fertility Assistance
- Dependent Care
- CheckmarkAdoption Assistance (36)
- Childcare
- Reduced or Flexible Hours
- Military Leave
- Family Medical Leave
- Unpaid Extended Leave
Vacation & Time Off
- CheckmarkVacation & Paid Time Off (186)
- CheckmarkSick Days (51)
- CheckmarkPaid Holidays (51)
- Volunteer Time Off
- Sabbatical
- Bereavement Leave
Perks & Discounts
- CheckmarkEmployee Discount (158)
- CheckmarkFree Lunch or Snacks (11)
- CheckmarkEmployee Assistance Program (47)
- CheckmarkGym Membership (23)
- Commuter Checks & Assistance
- Pet Friendly Workplace
- CheckmarkMobile Phone Discount (39)
- Company Car
- CheckmarkCompany Social Events (41)
- Travel Concierge
- Legal Assistance
Professional Support
- Diversity Program
- CheckmarkJob Training (40)
- CheckmarkProfessional Development (46)
- Apprenticeship Program
- CheckmarkTuition Assistance (52)
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