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Perks of working at аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis was named one of  in 2023 for the tenth year in a row. The university has been honored for our range of employee benefits, including extras and work-life initiatives that go beyond salary to create a positive work environment. Here’s why you should work for аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis:

Health care

For most employees working 50 percent or more time, you’re offered:

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    Choice of options depending on your address, including HMO, PPO or PPO with a health savings account. You may enroll your spouse, domestic partner, children and grandchildren (biological or adopted, stepchildren, domestic partner’s children) and legal ward.
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    The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis plan covers many vision care services, including eye exams, corrective lenses and frames.

  • The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis plan offers coverage through a PPO or HMO. Both options cover preventative, basic and prosthetic dentistry, and orthodontics.

Time off

For most employees working 50 percent or more time, you’re offered:

  • Paid sick leave. 12 days per calendar year.
  • Paid holidays. 13 days per calendar year.
  • Paid vacation. Starting at 15 and reaching 24 days per calendar year. The amount you accrue depends on the number of your monthly working hours.

Retirement

The  is a comprehensive array of retirement benefits, savings programs and educational and counseling resources. It also offers additional, convenient ways to save beyond the program, including tax-deferred 403(b), 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and Defined Contribution Plan.

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Additional Benefits

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As an employee of аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis, you can enjoy cultural, intellectual and physical fitness benefits that complement your paycheck in a big way.

Wellness

  • Staff can access state-of-the-art exercise equipment, group fitness classes, climbing wall, running track and ball courts, swimming pools, intramural sports programs, craft classes, equestrian center, outdoor adventures and youth programs with an .
  • Faculty and staff can participate in the  to socialize and practice weight management, mindfulness and meditation, art and more.
  • Faculty can participate in the  Program for community and resources, including professional development, elder care and childcare options.

Workplace Flexibility

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Many units have informal systems that support flexibility on an occasional basis, such as ,  and .

Family Care Resources

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis provides access to prescreened , pet sitters, tutors and other family services.  

Tax-Savings Programs

  • Health Flexible Spending Account (HSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefits lower your taxable income by allowing payment for eligible expenses on a pretax basis. Some medical plans also offer Tax Savings on Insurance Premium (TIP) options.
  • Transportation subsidies through the  allow pretax payroll deductions for purchasing discounted regional bus, train, carpool and vanpool passes.

Tuition Assistance & Professional Development

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  • Eligible аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis staff can receive 20 percent off at  courses.
  • The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis  awards funding for eligible staff to pursue professional certificates as well as Associate, Bachelor or graduate degrees at community colleges, state colleges, universities and professional schools.
  • The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis  awards funding for dependents of eligible staff who are attending аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis as undergraduate students.
  • The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis Graduate School of Management  awards a significant scholarship to eligible staff for the Sacramento or Bay Area Part-time MBA programs.
  •  on the Davis campus and Training and Development on the Sacramento campus offer courses, programs, certificate series, mentoring, confidential career counseling, online toolkits and more.

Merchandise and Services Discounts

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A membership in the  provides a 10 percent discount on services in education, technology, entertainment and health, including Apple, Dell, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Starbucks, massage therapy, auto repair, fitness clubs, and аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis gifts and clothing. All аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis employees can buy discounted tickets for the .

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