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That's why we鈥檝e created a comprehensive and flexible program to meet your needs.</p> <p>Cornell takes pride in our people and our total rewards. Check out the top reasons Cornell University is an award-winning employer of choice.</p> <p></p> <hr> <h2>Total Rewards Add Up! </h2> <ol class="custom large"> <li> <div> <h3><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="45d776f9-93be-4258-96ed-94135063307f" href="/understand-your-benefits/time" title="Time Off">Time off</a></h3> <ul> <li>Generous time-off benefits, including a <strong>paid winter break</strong></li> <li><strong>Leave </strong>to care for loved ones or for your own medical condition </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="3d89ab53-41fe-40cb-a585-1fd7705bb545" href="/understand-your-benefits/health-care" title="Health Care">High-quality healthcare plans</a></h3> <ul> <li>Affordable cost-sharing: Cornell pays for approximately<strong> 90%</strong> of the cost of individual plan premiums and <strong>75%</strong> of family plan premiums</li> <li>Comprehensive <strong>health, prescription, dental, vision, and mental health</strong> benefits to suit your personal needs</li> <li>Access to a variety of <strong>fertility and family planning</strong> benefits</li> <li><strong>Cost-free counseling</strong> through both an internal and an external employee assistance program</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="99bdbebd-8139-463d-80e0-7c7fb093514b" href="/understand-your-benefits/finances/retirement-savings" title="Retirement Savings">Retirement contribution</a></h3> <ul> <li>In many Cornell retirement plans, you control the investments for your future with <strong>free professional consultations.</strong></li> <li>Endowed employees: Cornell contributes <strong>10% of your annual pay</strong> into retirement savings</li> <li>Contract College employees: Choose between the NYS ERS pension plan or the SUNY Optional Retirement Program, where Cornell matches <strong>8-10% of salary</strong> with the required contribution by an individual</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="a8e9c363-1886-411d-8783-5091ae2ff0c9" href="/understand-your-benefits/education-benefits" title="Education Benefits">Continuing Education</a></h3> <ul> <li>Up to $74,000/year in taxable <strong>free tuition</strong> toward a degree at Cornell through the Employee Degree Program</li> <li><strong>Financial aid</strong> for coursework at Cornell or elsewhere while you work</li> <li><strong>Online courses and certificates</strong> through eCornell for just $100/course</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="078b7df5-c40c-4c22-af13-18132abfcc64" href="/culture/wellbeing" title="Wellbeing">Well-being and flexibility</a></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Flexible work arrangements</strong> incorporating scheduling, remote, hybrid, and other options (as appropriate to the job)</li> <li>Free individual fitness, nutritional, and general health consultations, plus <strong>free wellness programs</strong></li> <li>Workplace <strong>accommodations </strong>for disabilities and other temporary and permanent needs</li> <li>Access to Cornell's six campus <strong>fitness facilities</strong> for a nominal fee</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="99347a5f-0754-4d75-ac6d-b259d68db25a" href="/your-career" title="Your Cornell Career">Career growth</a></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Mentoring</strong>, coaching, and hands-on learning programs and opportunities</li> <li>Professional development workshops and <strong>skills training</strong></li> <li><strong>Free, unlimited access</strong> to LinkedIn Learning and Skillsoft, as well as eCornell on-demand courses</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="dfea1ee6-5dc0-4489-9a99-29146fc06209" href="/culture/community" title="Community">Community</a></h3> <ul> <li>A <strong>caring</strong>, friendly on-campus and local community</li> <li><strong>Colleague Network Groups</strong> for men & women of color, LGBTQ+, disabilities, veterans, and young professional</li> <li>Ongoing <strong>employee events</strong>, activities, and appreciation throughout the year, plus employee support groups</li> <li>Numerous <strong>volunteer opportunities</strong>, including employee assembly and committees</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="2677e1f6-63cb-49c7-94f7-80c6fd528b58" href="/understand-your-benefits/parenting" title="Parenting">Family support</a></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Onsite childcare </strong>and lactation/breastfeeding support</li> <li><strong>Grants </strong>for childcare (up to $5,000/year based on income) and <strong>adoption assistance</strong> (up to $5,000/adoption)</li> <li>Children's tuition <strong>scholarship</strong>: 50% of tuition/admin fees at Cornell or 30% at other universities for children of Cornell employees (waiting period may apply)</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><a href="https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits/perks">Perks</a></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Free TCAT bus</strong> service and free parking lot (A-Lot)</li> <li><strong>Library </strong>borrowing privileges, including free audiobooks and streaming video services</li> <li><strong>Discounted meals</strong> at on-campus dining facilities</li> <li><strong>Discounted pet care</strong> at the world-class Cornell University Hospital for Animals</li> <li><strong>Corporate discounts</strong> including cell phone service, car rentals, and other personal purchases</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li> <div> <h3><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" 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