About Columbia University
What is Columbia University?
Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City, founded in 1754. One of the world's leading research universities, it spans schools across the arts and sciences, engineering, business, journalism, law, medicine, public health and international affairs.
Where will I work?
Columbia staff work from the University's campuses in New York City. Compressed and hybrid work arrangements are available to staff through Columbia's flexible-work program.
What is the team like?
Around 16,000 staff across academic departments, research, libraries, IT, finance, facilities, student services and administration.
Work-Life Balance
Columbia runs a formal flexible-work program with a genuine compressed work week. From Columbia's Compressed Work Schedule Guidelines: "A Compressed Work Schedule is when a full-time workload is compressed into less than a typical five full-day work week (e.g. four 8.75 hour days vs. five 7 hour days)." It is a year-round arrangement, requested through a written Flexible Work Arrangement proposal.
Perks and Benefits
- Compressed work schedule — a full-time workload compressed into fewer, longer days (year-round flexible-work option).
- Hybrid and remote options through the flexible-work program.
- Retirement plan with university contributions.
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off and university holidays.
- Tuition benefits for staff and their families.
How to Apply
Browse and apply for current staff openings on the Columbia careers site at opportunities.columbia.edu.