Perks of working at ΢²ªÊÓƵ
΢²ªÊÓƵ 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 ΢²ªÊÓƵ:
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 ΢²ªÊÓƵ plan covers many vision care services, including eye exams, corrective lenses and frames.
The ΢²ªÊÓƵ 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
As an employee of ΢²ªÊÓƵ, 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
Many units have informal systems that support flexibility on an occasional basis, such as , and .
Family Care Resources
΢²ªÊÓƵ 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
- Eligible ΢²ªÊÓƵ staff can receive 20 percent off at courses.
- The ΢²ªÊÓƵ 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 ΢²ªÊÓƵ awards funding for dependents of eligible staff who are attending ΢²ªÊÓƵ as undergraduate students.
- The ΢²ªÊÓƵ 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
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 ΢²ªÊÓƵ gifts and clothing. All ΢²ªÊÓƵ employees can buy discounted tickets for the .