Find out the benefits of belonging
UC works hard to be a good employer and to make UC a place where people enjoy what they do and are rewarded for their contributions.
Competitive total compensation
UC offers a total compensation package that rewards faculty and staff for their contributions.
Choice of retirement benefits
Whether you choose the security of a UC Retirement Plan pension or the portability of a 401(k)-style account, UC contributes to your retirement benefits from the day you enroll. You’ll also have options for additional savings and earn credit toward health benefits as a retiree.
Range of medical plans
Every UC medical plan except Kaiser offers access to world-class UC Health providers — and UC covers most (or all) of the cost of premiums. You can check out all the details in this comparison chart.
- CORE PPO — premiums fully paid by UC
- UC Health Savings Plan PPO — UC contributes to your Health Savings Account
- UC Care PPO — choice of provider tiers
- UC Blue & Gold HMO — HMO network tailored for UC
- Kaiser HMO — integrated care within the Kaiser network
UC-paid health & home benefits
Options for tax savings and extra protection
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Supplemental life and disability
Support for balancing work and life
UC is a family-friendly employer, offering paid leave for family care and bonding along with a wealth of programs, policies and resources to help you maintain a healthy balance of work and life.
Building your career and your community
Our university is a launchpad for mission-driven careers that span every field imaginable — from supporting students to caring for patients, breaking new ground and making a difference in people’s lives.