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LET’S SEE WHERE YOUR AMBITION WILL TAKE YOU
At Drexel University you can build a meaningful career and thrive, working alongside some of our industry’s most innovative minds, in one of the most influential cities in the U.S.
Beyond competitive compensation, we strive to offer a total rewards package that is top of its class—supporting not only your health and your wealth, but also your goals for the future—with benefit programs designed to help you turn your ambition into action.
SO MUCH MORE THAN A JOB OFFER
WE’RE OFFERING WORK/LIFE BALANCE
Generous paid time off which includes 20 vacation days per year, 10 sick days, 2 floating holidays, winter break, half day summer Fridays, 2 civic/community service days and holidays.
Flexible schedules and remote work options including flex hours, work from home and compressed work weeks.
WE’RE COMMITTED TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Drexel University offers a multitude of personal and professional development opportunities for faculty and professional staff to support them in skill-building, career development, and personal growth. Based on our leadership at every level philosophy, our learning opportunities focus on building leadership capacity within every person and role in the organization, regardless of title. With a robust online course library and a variety of virtual workshops, Drexel employees can find the learning opportunities that are right for them.
Individual contributors can find courses related to their roles, levels of experience, or topics of interest. For example, the New Dragon Professional certificate series offers courses to support those who are newer to the professional workspace in sharpening their communication skills, plan for their career growth, engage in inclusive and welcoming citizenship behaviors, and practice self-care. A series of Administrative Professionals certificates offers courses on topics that support those in administrative professional roles, including project management, networking, and prioritization.
Managers can access several certificate programs and many individual courses to add to their managerial toolboxes, including Drexel Leaders: The Art of Management, which focuses on topics essential to success as a manager, from better understanding oneself as a professional to effectively leading a team. Managers who participate in this program will delve into strategies for leadership within your organization, learn how to drive productivity and develop the skills necessary to be an inclusive leader.
More seasoned leaders might apply for Drexel Leaders: Advancing Dragon Leadership, a cohort-based annual offering that uses a competitive application process to choose up to 20 participants per year. This program focuses on productive and inclusive leadership practices and encourages participants to build strong relationships within their cohorts and with program alumni.
Tuition Benefits for employees, spouses and domestic partners and scholarships available for eligible dependents.
Continuing professional certifications covered 100% for continuing professional certification and non-certification programs offered by the Goodwin College of Professional Studies as well as other colleges in the University.
Individuals at all stages of their careers and in all roles can find courses to help them at every step along their learning journeys.
WE’RE COMMITTED TO A BETTER, HEALTHIER TOMORROW FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES
Drexel offers comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans which offer you the freedom to choose the coverage that best meets your needs, with many services covered for little or no cost
Vision, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Benefits Program: Salus at Drexel University offers the following clinic services, Vision, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, to eligible employees which include consultations, examinations and discounts on lenses and other hardware. All active University benefits-eligible full and part-time faculty, professional staff, and their immediate family members, Stationary Engineers, Salus Union staff members are eligible to participate in the program.
Our award-winning Wellness Program allows you to earn rewards: You can earn $400 per year and eligible spouses/domestic partners up to $250 per year. Biometric screenings and a variety of workshops/ mind and body classes are offered throughout the year.
You’ll have access to valuable resources to help you navigate your benefits or life’s challenges including Health Advocacy services and best-in-class Employee Assistance and Work Life Benefit programs.
We’re committed to providing family building benefits which include fertility and adoption assistance. Drexel will reimburse eligible adoption expenses of up to $5,000 (per child) with a maximum lifetime limit of $10,000. The Program also offers you unlimited access to a dedicated Patient Care Advocate for emotional support to those in need through Progyny.
WE’RE KEEPING MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKETS THROUGH FINANCIAL WELLNESS BENEFITS
Student Loan Forgiveness gives qualifying employees the opportunity to have a portion of their direct student loan debt forgiven through the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, meeting certain stipulations.
Home Ownership Financial Assistance: Forgivable loans are available through Drexel and Phila grants for up to $26,500 to use for home improvements for those who purchase and reside within a Drexel defined geographical area.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA): If enrolled in the Consumer Directed Health Plan (CDHP) with HSA, Drexel generously contributes $500 for single and $1,000 for family per year—and you can contribute toward the HSA too on a pre-tax basis!
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health, commuter, and dependent care expenses.
Employee-paid Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Benefits provide income protection to you and those who depend on you.
Extensive Voluntary Benefits which allow you to supplement traditional insurance plans to further protect your income.
WE OFFER SAVINGS OPTIONS FOR YOUR FUTURE
Employees can contribute up to 75% of their pay up to the IRS annual contribution limits to a 403(b)-retirement plan. For 2025, the maximum annual contribution is $23,500 including pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions combined.
If you are age 50 or above, an additional elective salary deferral known as a catch-up contribution is permitted as follows: Age 50-59: $7,500; Age 60 -63: $11,250 for 2025.
In addition, a 457(b)-tax deferred savings plan is offered to those with salaries of $150,000 and over. Eligible employees can contribute an additional $23,500 in addition to 403(b) retirement savings for 2025.
WE’RE OFFERING THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A VIBRANT COMMUNITY AND SO MUCH MORE!
Free admission for two guests per visit to the Academy of Natural Sciences
Access to Drexel libraries, campus cultural programs and events
Discounted Athletic Center membership and access to Drexel games and events
Learn more about these benefits and all that Drexel has to offer at drexel.edu/hr/benefits/health-coverage
Please visit Drexel's Human Resources website at Drexel.edu/hr
INTEGRITY: Build trusting relationships with and among academic, corporate, government and global community partners by adhering to the highest ethical standards; respecting shared governance; supporting work-life balance and equitable policies; demonstrating impartiality, freedom from conflicts of interest and exceptional stewardship of resources; and engaging in transparent, values-based decision-making.
INCLUSION: Nurture a learning community diverse in backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas, free from bias or discrimination, making education more accessible and producing equitable outcomes. Ensure that underrepresented and dissenting voices are sought, heard, and integrated into decision-making processes. Demonstrate respect and caring for others whether in an academic, employment, community, or global context.
IMPACT: Infuse excellence into every aspect of the University, from the education of students to the application of research and creative activity, in order to make a positive difference in the world.
INTEGRATION: Blend immersive educational experiences, research, scholarship, broad partnerships and community engagement in order to generate agile learners, teachers and solutions that benefit society through courageous leadership, innovative partnerships and a spirit of collaboration.
INNOVATION: Foster responsiveness, flexibility, entrepreneurship and creativity to generate novel, useful and relevant ideas and solutions that positively transform both individuals and communities.
Regardless of where you are in your career journey, we invite you to start an exciting path to success at Drexel, where together we can design a better future for the university, our students, and the vibrant community that awaits you. drexel.edu/hr