Employee Resources
New Employee Resource
Information and resources are available for New Employees to help navigate your new role at Rutgers University-Newark.
The University offers comprehensive benefit programs which supports, supplements, and enhances its employees overall well being. Rutgers University-Newark affords the community gainful employment, with competitive salaries, and comprehensive State and non-State benefit packages.
Eligibility varies depending upon individual employment status.
New Employee Orientation
Congratulations on your new career at Rutgers University-Newark. Where Opportunity Meets Excellence!
Learn more about our University’s mission, values, and culture during our New Employee Orientation.
Getting Started
Let’s make onboarding a positive experience with the checklist of resources and links to get you started and support your successful transition to an exciting career at Rutgers University.
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New Jersey Division of Pension &Benefits (NJDPB) offers a tool to help employees calculate the monthly medical premium and identify which Health Plan works best for their budget.
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In some instances employees may require assistance with changes to benefit elections due to life events or update of employment status. Guidance and information concerning circumstances involving personal or professional life events.
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Rutgers employees may be eligible for parking benefits. Information regarding Parking Access for faculty or staff on campus are available through Rutgers University Department of Transportation.
Locate the nearest employee designated parking deck and parking lots near you.
Follow the Rutgers Bus Service online. Employees will need to show RUID to ride the RU-N Campus Bus
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Each academic term, Rutgers University employees and their dependents may qualify for educational benefits based on employment eligibility. This benefit allows employees Tuition Remission upon establishing and meeting eligibility requirements.
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Local discounts and points of interest in the Newark area for Rutgers University-Newark Employees
- Kite+Key -Eligible employees can purchase technology from the store and use payroll deduction for interest-free financing on purchases
- Food and Dining –
- Restaurants in the surrounding areas
- Dining locations on and off campus (Accepting Raider Dollars)
- Cultural and Historic Affairs Resources
- Parks and Recreation
Employee Wellness and Wellbeing
Wellness Resources
Rutgers University-Newark is focused on the wellness and wellbeing of its campus community. Various programs are offered within the campus which are accessible online and in-person. Collaborations with units througout the campus and in the surrounding areas helps build and promote the health and safety of its employees.
Work/Life Balance
A compilation of resources to promote wellness, wellbeing, and support both work and/or personal life of Rutgers University-Newark employees.