Columbia University Human Resources

Working at Columbia

Message from the President

Welcome to Columbia University. Columbia takes pride in the quality of our faculty, students, and staff. Whatever your role, you have been carefully selected for your outstanding skills, talents, and character. As a Columbian, you will be valued and recognized for the quality of your work.

The University’s advancement depends on a commitment to excellence by all of us who are its employees. As you probably will come to recognize, Columbia is a diverse and complex institution, which provides a challenging and stimulating environment. Together we must provide exceptional service and support to the entire University community.

I am delighted that you are joining our ranks of dedicated and valued Columbians, and I wish you well in your career in this special place.

Lee C. Bollinger

Chapters

  1. The University : A general introduction to Columbia, plus sources of additional information.
  2. The Workplace : An overview of workplace rules, plus offices to go to when you need assistance.
  3. Resources : Departments and vendors around the University who can help you get things done.
  4. University Life : The University's cultural life, including art, music, sports, and more.
  5. Neighborhood Life : A guide to the neighborhoods around Columbia's campuses, including extensive restaurant listings.
  6. Safety : Tips for staying safe around campus and in your workplace.

A-Z Index

Academic Opportunities

Administration

Art and Music

Athletics and Sports

Audiovisual Services

Banks and ATMs

Bookstores (Neighborhood)

Bookstores (University)

Campus Access and Patrolling

Computing

Conference Housing

Crime Alerts

Crime Prevention

Day Care

Dining (Campus)

Dining (Neighborhood)

Disability Services

Emergencies

Emergency Medical
Service - Columbia (CAVA)

Employees

Employee Records

Employment Verification

Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action (EOAA)

Facilities

Fire Safety

Fitness Facilities

Grievance Procedures

Health Services

Housing

Human Resources Contacts

Job Postings

Labor Relations

Language Houses

The Libraries

Locations of the University

Lost and Found

Mail

Morningside Area Alliance

Ombuds Offices

Parking

Pay Practices

Pay Statements and Checks

Photocopying and Printing Services

Police Precints

Public Safety Escorts

Public Safety

Public Safety Offices

Publishing (Print and Web)

Purchasing

Recycling

Return to Work Program

Security Advisory Committee

Safety: Building / Grounds

Shuttle Bus

Sources of Information about Columbia

Special Events

Staffing

Text Message Notifications

Tours

Toxic Substances in the Workplace

Training

Transportation

Travel

Union Contacts

University ID Cards

Volunteer Opportunities

Work and Time Off

Workplace Accommodations

Workers' Compensation (Medical Center)

Workers' Compensation (Morningside)