Work/Life Benefits

In addition to our insurance benefits, Carnegie Mellon provides a package of benefits that assists employees in their personal and professional development, financial planning, and balancing their home and work lives.

The Carnegie Mellon work-life benefits are listed below. (Some restrictions and employment requirements may apply, so please check your eligibility.) Your dependents may take advantage of many of these benefits and services as well.

Benefit or Service	Explanation
403(b) Retirement Accounts	Invest in funds through TIAA-CREF and Vanguard to ensure a financially secure retirement. The university makes contributions on behalf of employees, and individuals may contribute to a Supplemental Retirement Account.
Tuition Benefits for Faculty/Staff Tuition Benefits for Children	Tuition benefits for faculty and staff and their children. Eligible individuals can take classes either at Carnegie Mellon or at another institution.
Child Care Benefits	Cyert Center, Get Well Room discount, child care referrals, and the Children's School
LifeWorks Life Management and EAP	LifeWorks provides professional and confidential assistance in addressing everything from personal and professional problems to finding child or elder care services.
University ID card	Extends a variety of privileges and discounts to holders
Holidays and Paid Time-Off	Holiday schedule and paid time-off definitions
Leaves of Absence	Provides for leaves of absence in cases of short or long term disability, family and medical leaves, personal, military, jury duty, bereavement, and faculty time away from work
Workers' Compensation	Compensation for workers who are injured or become ill while working
PAT Public Transportation Pass	Free sticker on your ID will provide transportation on all Port Authority Transit buses and the inclines
Automobile Purchase Discount Program	Ford Motor Company and General Motors provide significant discounts on automobile purchases to Carnegie Mellon employees. In addition, extra incentives are available for purchases of used vehicles from Enterprise Car Sales.
Real Estate Services	The Hanna Gold Advantage Program offers Carnegie Mellon employees and family members enhanced real estate services, such as discounts on real estate commission, mortgage and closing services, and access to various retail services.
University Shuttle Service	Provides safe transport for members of the campus community
Staff/Faculty Deals and Discounts	Provides discounts to local events, attractions and businesses through PEAA and Procurement Services.
Learning and Development Programs	We encourage all Carnegie Mellon employees to attend at least one course per semester to foster personal and career growth.
Banking Services	PNC Bank and Citizens Bank provide enhanced banking services to Carnegie Mellon employees.

Carnegie Mellon reserves the right to modify, amend or terminate any or all of the provisions of these services at any time for any reason upon appropriate action by the university. Notwithstanding any of the prior statements, in all cases university policies will govern.

For more information:

Benefits Workbook for Full-Time Employees (.pdf)
Benefits Overview for Full Time Faculty and Staff (.pdf)
Benefits Workbook for Part-Time Employees (.pdf)
Benefits Overview for Part Time Faculty and Staff (.pdf)
Benefits Workbook for International Employees (.pdf)
Benefits for Dependents
If you have any questions, please contact the Benefits Office.