The Rockefeller University offers a comprehensive benefits package encompassing a range of offerings, including health insurance, a retirement annuity plan, vacation time, and various wellness programs. Our holistic approach supports employees in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and overall well-being.
Health & Welfare Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts let you use pre-tax dollars for healthcare or dependent care expenses, helping you save money.
Free life insurance equal to 1x your base salary (up to $50,000), with optional supplemental coverage available
Voluntary AD&D, Long-Term Disability, and Business & Travel Accident insurance for added financial security.
Retirement & Educational Benefits
Once you have completed two years of service, which may be waived, the University will contribute a percentage of your annual salary into a retirement plan through TIAA.
With the help of TIAA and Savi, employees and their families navigate repayment and work toward loan forgiveness.
We reimburse full-time staff employees for registration, books, and necessary supplies for approved courses at 100% of the total tuition up to $7,500, and 85% of the balance up to a total of $15,000 per fiscal year.
We offer a variety of resources, including articles, digital and live learning opportunities, to support personal development and career growth.
Family & Lifestyle Benefits
We offer paid holidays (including being closed between Christmas and New Year's Day) as well as vacation time for full-time and certain part-time employees.
Our Child & Family Center provides high-qualityearly childhood education for the youngest members of the Rockefeller community, beginning at 3 months of age.
We provide paid parental leave to support employees welcoming a new child. Eligible staff can take time off to bond with their child while maintaining income.
Through Bright Horizons, employees have access to backup childcare, virtual tutoring, and care for elders, pets, and personal needs.
Health & Wellness Programs
Our wellness programs offer vaccine clinics, health screenings, and other preventive services through our onsite University Health & Wellness office.
Eligible employees have free access to the Fitness Center, fitness classes, cardio and strength equipment, and courts for tennis, pickleball, basketball, and more.
We offer on-site one-on-one therapy for one hour with a limited number of sessions based upon the injury/illness.
Licensed healthcare providers are available to provide confidential on-site and/or telehealth counseling and medical services to our employees.
On-Campus Perks
Our Faculty club encourages social interaction and scientific collaboration among the faculty, postdocs, students and staff of The Rockefeller University.
Our Wellness Works initiative offers opportunities to meet new people through activities designed to support employee well-being and foster a vibrant community on campus.
Our pop-up events—from ice cream socials to summer celebrations—nurture a sense of belonging and bring colleagues together in a relaxed atmosphere.
We offer discounts through various tri-state establishments including 1-800 flowers.com, The New York Times, MoMA - The Museum of Modern Art, Verizon Wireless, Chelsea Piers, movie tickets, Broadway and more!
Our benefits reflect our commitment to employee well-being. Learn more about our approach to fostering a healthy work/life balanceacross our community.
The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions for the position. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify Human Resources by calling 212-327-8300 or emailing hr@rockefeller.edu.
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