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Benefits Events
Understanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): Smart Saving for Healthcare Expenses Today and Tomorrow (TIAA)
Retirement Planning Workshop for Officers Ages 55+
What No One Ever Told You About Job Pay and Benefits (TIAA)
Benefits News
Payroll Processing Deadlines for Academic Personnel Transactions
As we continue processing academic personnel transactions for the 2026-27 academic year, the Provost’s Office of Academic Appointments and the Human Resources Processing Center (HRPC) are writing jointly to reinforce the importance of following the deadlines outlined in the Columbia University pay calendar.
Important Guidance for Hiring Federal Work-Study Students in FY27
As the 2026-2027 Federal Work-Study (FWS) academic year gets underway, we want to provide additional guidance regarding the hiring and onboarding of Work-Study students.
Implementation of Student Compensation Updates – Key Dates and Required Departmental Actions
This message provides guidance regarding the implementation process and timeline for the approved 3% compensation increases for Student Officers.
Disclaimer
The Human Resources/Benefits website is intended only to provide information for the guidance of Columbia University Officers, staff and union employees. The writers of the content have exercised their best efforts to ensure accuracy of the information, but accuracy is not guaranteed. If there are any discrepancies between the information on the website, verbal representations and the Plan documents, the Plan documents will always govern. The information is subject to change from time to time, and the University reserves the right to change or terminate these Plans at any time. The information contained on the website is not intended to replace the plan documents, nor is the information in any way intended to imply a contract.