Benefits at UofL

Great Benefits for Our Cardinal Family

UofL offers a generous benefits package for eligible faculty and staff that encourages growth and development not only in your career, but in all aspects of life.

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A Great Place to Work

We provide a supportive culture to facilitate employee growth, both personally and professionally. We are proud of our diverse workforce and recognize that with benefits, one size does not fit all. We provide a range of benefit plan options to fit your unique needs.

Work-life balance

We offer several programs to promote work-life balance in order to help you reduce stress, prevent burnout and enhance your quality of life.

  • Remote work options
  • Paid time off
  • Nine holidays per year
  • Winter break
  • Up to 12 weeks of family and medical leave
  • Six weeks paid parental leave
  • Military leave

Financial security

We invest in our employees and reward their contributions to the university. Our benefits package helps you and your family plan for the future.

  • Market-competitive compensation
  • Retirement savings plan options, including 7.5% employer contribution and 2.5% employer match
  • Tuition remission for employees and dependents
  • Discounts at Kroger, Planet Fitness, REACH tutors and KinderCare
  • Daycare offering through our early learning campus
  • Life insurance
  • Estate planning and will preparation services

Health & wellness

We prioritize care for your mental and physical health with free preventive services available in all insurance plans, wellness incentive programs and more.

  • Market-competitive compensation
  • Retirement savings plan options, including 7.5% employer contribution and 2.5% employer match
  • Tuition remission for employees and dependents
  • Discounts at Kroger, Planet Fitness, REACH tutors and KinderCare
  • Daycare offering through our early learning campus
  • Life insurance
  • Estate planning and will preparation services

Emotional & social well-being

We focus on the whole employee, offering a variety of resources designed to foster a strong sense of community and improve your overall well-being.

  • Medical, dental and vision plan options
  • Community service opportunities, including one paid day of community service
  • Faculty and staff award and recognition programs
  • Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Discounted athletic event packages
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee resource groups

Learn more about our benefits.

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If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by phone at (502) 852-6258 or email Employment Services.

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