About Rice University
What is Rice University?
Rice University is a private research university in Houston, Texas, founded in 1912. Known for its small size, residential-college system and strengths in engineering, the natural sciences, business, architecture and music, it is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the United States.
Where will I work?
Rice staff work from the University's campus in Houston, Texas. Compressed and hybrid work arrangements are available to benefits-eligible staff through Rice's flexible-work policy.
What is the team like?
Around 4,500 staff across academic departments, research, libraries, IT, finance, facilities, student services and administration.
Work-Life Balance
Rice runs a formal flexible-work policy with a genuine compressed work week. From Rice Policy 440 (Flexible Work Policy for Benefits-Eligible Staff Employees): "Compressed Workweek: A weekly full-time work schedule of 40 hours, but completed in fewer than five full workdays." The policy applies to all benefits-eligible staff employees, year-round, with supervisor and division approval.
Perks and Benefits
- Compressed workweek — a 40-hour week completed in fewer than five full workdays (year-round flexible-work option).
- Hybrid and remote options through the flexible-work policy.
- 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 Rice careers site at jobs.rice.edu.