One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

Rochester at a glance

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. Our diverse community includes more than 3,000 faculty, 12,000 students, and 30,000 staff

Our values define our mission

The University’s mission is to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create—and Make the World Ever Better.Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

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Career Opportunities Behind the scenes of our academic schools, research labs, and patient care facilities, you’ll find a team of 33,000 skilled and talented staff and faculty members who are passionate about high-quality learning and care. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. Ready to join our team? Search all jobs

Your Professional Success The Office of Human Resources and partners across our campuses offer educational programs and resources designed to help employees keep up with skills, expand their knowledge, and work better together. We offer skills training for faculty and staff members and provide support and empowerment to managers and supervisors across the organization. Learn More

Benefits: Total Rewards We’re proud to offer faculty and staff a comprehensive benefits and compensation package called Total Rewards. From health care plans and retirement plans, to tuition assistance and wellness, Total Rewards is the University of Rochester’s comprehensive way of empowering employees to live their best lives. Total Rewards goes beyond basic benefits and compensation. It’s also about providing resources and services to help faculty and staff manage all aspects of work/life balance. Learn More