Perks
We know that you work hard. That's why we’ve put together these awesome perks to help you make the most of your time off.
Bright Horizons
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder has partnered with Bright Horizons to help employees better manage work, family, and personal responsibilities. There are two programs available to eligible employees:
- Back-Up Child, Adult, and Elder Care
- Enhanced Family Supports
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØChildren's Center
The Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØChildren’s Center prioritizes children of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, staff and alumni.Ìý
Other Childcare Discounts
As a state employer, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder employees are eligible to participate in the State of Colorado’s employee discount program.
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
Dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community. FSAPÌýoffers freeÌýteletherapy and in-person (including outdoors) counseling to Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder faculty and staff.Ìý
Wellness Events
FreeÌýWorkshops and seminars for wellness and work-life. Topics range from gardeningÌýto mindfulness to nutrition.Ìý
Self-Paced/ On-Demand Support
App based support for those that need it.Ìý
BenefitHub
As a state employer, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder employees are eligible to participate in the State of Colorado’s employee discount program.
EcoPass Extra Program
Use the EcoPass andÌýsave with discounts at restaurants, stores and more! Just flash theÌýEcoPass at participating local businesses.
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAthletics Discounts
Eligible Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder employees may receive discounts on Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBuffs season tickets and some single game tickets when offered.
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØPresents Discounts
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØPresents offers all Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder faculty and staff with valid Buff One cards a discount on allÌýArtist Series, Eklund Opera, and some special events!
Tuition Assistance Benefit
Eligible employees may receive nine (9) waived credits for eligible courses at any Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØcampus per academic year, or in any given academic year, running from fall to summer, an eligible employee may give their Tuition Assistance Benefit to an eligible dependent or split it between multiple dependents.
Employee Learning & Professional Development
Organization & Employee Development offers a comprehensive learning catalog to Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder employees.Ìý
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEmployee Leadership & Management Certificate
The University of Colorado Department of Human Resources (HR) and the Lockheed Martin Engineering Management Program (EMP) have partnered to offer a graduate Leadership and Management certificate for Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØemployees.
On-Demand Learning with Linkedin and Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØon Coursera
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Fitness Center Discounts & Weightloss Programs (Sponsored by Be Colorado)
All employees at the University of Colorado (CU) and Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØMedicine (CUMed) are eligible for these great discounts at a variety of gyms and fitness centers along the Front Range.
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØRecreation Center
Faculty or staff employed on the Boulder campus, Boulder campus retirees, and employees of University System offices in Boulder are eligible for a membership to the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Recreation Center.
Be Colorado for Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØHealth Plan Members
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØHealth Plan and Be Colorado have teamed up to provide employees with a full spectrum of programs. These programs areÌýdesigned to give employees with Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØHealth plansÌýthe information, inspiration and support needed to achieve their best self.Ìý
Hiking & Outdoors
Explore 300 miles of captivating trails, 45,000 acres of unspoiled open space or the Boulder Creek Path, which runs through the middle of town.ÌýÌýthose wanting to get outdoors.Ìý
TIAA One-on-One Financial Consultation
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØemployees are eligible to meet with financial professionals from the university’s retirement plan service provider Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) at no cost. Discuss any financial issue—from everyday budgetingÌýto managing debt and (of course) retirement planning.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØis a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit qualifying employer under the PSLF program. Employee Services, the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØSystem office that serves all four campuses, will assist you in completing Public Service Loan Forgiveness form.Ìý
Eco-Pass
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder provides passes for qualifying employees. The passes provide access to all Local, Limited, Express and Regional bus service, in all fare zones, including the SkyRide bus service to DIA*.Ìý(*Not valid on special services, including but not limited to Access‑a‑Ride, BroncosRide, BuffRide, RockiesRide, RunRide, Saturday Shopper, and SeniorRide.)
B-cycle
cycle bike sharing provides an opportunity for convenient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly transportation around Boulder.Ìý There are 280 bikes at 40 stations around Boulder and 10 stations serving the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder campus. Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder employees can purchase an unlimited pass at a discounted rate.Ìý
UMC and Folsom Bike Stations
The Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØbike station mechanics are here to assist you in maintaining your registered bike and in doing light repairs.