Work-Life Win: 19 employee perks to take advantage of in 2019
- Bright Horizons Care Advantage
To help you better manage your many work, family, and personal responsibilities, Bright Horizons Care Advantage connects you with resources for locating short-term or ongoing care and support for your entire family. Find childcare, pet care, elder care, housekeeping services and more. Receive preferred enrollment and tuition discounts at participating childcare centers nationwide.
- BenefitsHub
As a state employer, CU Boulder employees are eligible to participate the State of Colorado’s employee discount program. BenefitsHub offers hundreds of discounts including discounts on eligible Verizon Wireless plans, lift tickets, and tickets to the National Western Stock Show, Denver Zoo, Colorado Ballet, and Denver Nuggets.
- Fitness Center Discounts
University of Colorado employees can take advantage of discounts at a variety of gyms and fitness centers along the Front Range through the Be Colorado program.
- Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community. All FSAP staff are trained as generalist counselors and are equipped to deal with a wide range of personal and work related issues. Faculty and staff receive 1 intake session and 6 additional counseling sessions free.
Learn more about FSAP services and scheduling
- University Libraries
Borrowing University Libraries materials is simple. Your Buff OneCard is your library card. CU Boulder faculty and staff can borrow most books up to 6 months.
- Lynda.com
Lynda.com is an online library of high-quality video tutorials, created by industry professionals teaching a wide variety of software tools and skills. Master project management, pick up new Canvas skills, or finally take the leap into learning animation. Begin with a popular learning path, or build your own learning experience with the vast library of videos.
- Tuition Assitance Benefit
Eligible employees can receive a waiver for up to a total of 9 credit hours of tuition per year or dependents of CU Boulder employees can receive a discount of 30 percent off of tuition (student share if the dependent is a Colorado resident undergraduate).
- Professional Development Programs
The Department of Human Resources provides learning and development opportunities for University of Colorado Boulder employees including Managers Academy, Crucial Conversations, Intercultural Development, Work-Life Workshops, Skills Seminars, and more.
Explore employee learning programs
- Antivirus Software
Antivirus software is one of the most important tools for safeguarding your computer, vital information, and personal data from the onslaught of viruses and worms. The Office of Information Technology provides Antivirus Software for university and personally owned computers.
- Computer and Software Discounts
The CU Bookstore connects faculty and staff with software and hardware discounts.
- DIA Parking Discounts
Discounts on parking near Denver International Airport offered to all University of Colorado employees. Vendors provide baggage assistance and shuttle service from their lot to the airport. All operate 24/7, 365 days a year.
- CU Rec Center
Faculty or staff employed on the Boulder campus, Boulder campus retirees, and employees of University System offices in Boulder are eligible for membership to the rec center.
Find your fit at one of the nation’s premier collegiate recreation centers
- B-Cycle
B-cycle bike sharing provides an opportunity for convenient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly transportation around Boulder. There are 280 bikes at 40 stations around Boulder and 10 stations serving the CU Boulder campus. CU Boulder employees can purchase an unlimited pass at a discounted annual rate of $40.
- Eco-Pass
Bus transit is the most common form of transportation for CU Boulder students and staff, with more than 12,000 taking the bus on any given day. With 80 Regional and local bus stops located on or adjacent to CU Boulder’s campus, getting to and around campus is a snap.
- CU Presents Discounts
CU Presents offers all CU Boulder faculty and staff with valid Buff One cards a 25% discount on up to 4 tickets for all Artist Series, Eklund Opera, and some special events! This discount becomes available when single tickets go on sale, usually in August for most events. This discount is not available at the Box Office night-of-show.
- Faculty and Staff Appreciation Games
Attend the upcoming Faculty and Staff Appreciation game at the Colorado Men’s Basketball vs. Oregon State on Thursday, January 31 sponsored by CU Boulder Staff Council. Tickets are $25 and include a hot dog and soda. Kids under 12 are free.
Visit and enter promo code FACSTAFF
- Dining at C4C & Williams Village Center
By purchasing Campus Cash, which adds a declining balance to your Buff OneCard, a meal at the C4C is only $7 + tax per meal. Meals are $12 + tax when purchased with a credit card.
Campus Cash can be added to your card online or at the Buff OneCard Office (Center for Community N180)
- SiverCloud Health
SilverCloud offers secure, immediate access to online CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) programs, tailored to your specific needs. .
- Campus Writing Center
The CU Boulder Writing Center offers writers from all academic disciplines and skill levels the opportunity to work one-on-one with professionally trained writing consultants. We help writers at all stages of the writing process from brainstorming through revision....Services are FREE to CU students, faculty, staff and alumni.
The Department of Human Resources (HR) creates success through others as we all strive to achieve the goals and fulfill the mission of CU Boulder. HR contribute leadership, ideas, and services that allow each person – whether an individual contributor or manager; a member of the faculty or staff – to do what they do…better. Visit /hr to learn more about HR.