Perks of Working at UC Davis
UC Davis received the 2017 World at Work Seal of Distinction, marking the fifth year in a row the university has been honored for our range of employee benefits, including extras and work-life initiatives that go beyond salary to create a positive work environment. Here’s why you should work for UC Davis:
Health Care
For most employees working 50% or more time, you’re offered:
- Medical and Behavioral Health
Choice of options depending on your address, including HMO, PPO or PPO with a health savings account. You may enroll your spouse, domestic partner, children and grandchildren (biological or adopted, stepchildren, domestic partner’s children) and legal ward. - Vision
The UC Davis plan covers many vision care services, including eye exams, corrective lenses and frames. - Dental
The UC Davis plan offers coverage through a PPO or HMO. Both options cover preventative, basic and prosthetic dentistry, and orthodontics.
Time Off
For most employees working 50% or more time, you’re offered:
- Paid sick leave. 12 days per calendar year.
- Paid holidays. 13 days per calendar year.
- Paid vacation. Starting at 15 and reaching 24 days per calendar year. The amount you accrue depends on the number of your monthly working hours.
Retirement
The UC retirement plan is a comprehensive array of retirement benefits, savings programs and educational and counseling resources. It also offers additional, convenient ways to save beyond the program, including tax-deferred 403(b), 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and Defined Contribution Plan.
