• Total Compensation

    Your total compensation is more than your paycheck. See how much CU-offered benefits cover for 9-month Faculty enrolled in the Colorado PERA retirement plan.
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  • Leave Benefits

    As a CU employee, you receive a select number of days off including holidays and vacation time. Leave is accrued on a prorated basis if less than a full-time appointment. (See faculty handbook for details: https://www.cu.edu/oaa/faculty-handbook.) Leave does not apply to total compensation.

  • *Some earnings are not subject to mandatory retirement plan contributions.

    **Long-term disability applies after one year of employment.

    Please note, CU also provides the following options:

    • Short-Term Disability
    • Optional Vision, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance plans
    • Tuition Assistance Benefits for employee & qualifying family members
    • Pre-tax Savings Plans, including HSA, Dependent and Health Flexible Spending Accounts
    • 403(b), 401(k) and 457
    • Post-retirement Medical, Dental and Life insurance benefits for eligible retirees

    Disclaimer: Your employment is at-will and subject to termination by either party at any time. Eligibility for benefits can change based on your position and percent of time. Annually, benefits are subject to change and should be revisited during open enrollment.

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