Employee Benefits
The University offers a comprehensive benefit programs which support, supplement, and enhance its employees overall well being. Rutgers University-Newark affords the community gainful employment, with competitive salaries, and comprehensive State and non-State benefit package.
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.
OCTOBER IS OPEN ENROLLMENT MONTH!
October 1st to October 31st
This is an annual opportunity to assess your benefit needs, review, and make changes to
health, prescription drug, dental, and pre-tax flexible spending account selections, if needed.
Please click HERE to view Important benefits information to the new online enrollment.
Do you have any benefit inquiry and/or require assistance with completing your online benefit enrollment forms? Visit with a Benefits Specialist.
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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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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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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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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.