Family & Medical Leave
UVA is committed to balancing the demands of your workplace, your individual needs, and the needs of your family.
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It Takes Great People to Make a Great University
We promise to proactively keep our community informed while always listening to concerns and questions. UVA HR strives to promptly address every question, provide opportunity for direct input, and inform service decisions with you in mind.
UVA HR Info Related to COVID-19 and Spring 2021
Click here for HR-related information for COVID-19 and Returning to Grounds. This information will be continually updated so please check back periodically.
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Updates, Training, and Resources
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Resources to Support Your Mental Health
Find out how to care for your mental health and play a role in ending the stigma associated with getting help.
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Backup Care
Benefits-eligible employees have access to affordable, temporary care for themselves or for loved ones of any age, for situations caused by illness, school closures, and more.
Paid Time Off
View the UVA Holiday Calendar, review paid and unpaid leave policies, and read about our Family & Medical Leave policy.
Health Benefits
As a current employee, you have up to 3 health plan options (depending on your employee type) - Basic, Value, or Choice Health - to meet your and your family's needs.
Moving and Relocation
Execute a Moving Agreement and process reimbursement requests to help your new employees and their families transition to the Charlottesville area with ease.
Pipeline Programming
Source a pool of candidates who are ready to fill positions for your short- and long-term organizational talent needs.
Hire A UVA Temp
Hire a temporary employee to address department workload fluctuations, and answer unexpected or temporary demands, such as seasonal or peak periods.
Student, Staff Wage, & Faculty Wage
Receive assistance with posting student wage and federal work-study positions in Handshake, as well as posting all wage roles, filling short-term academic work assignments, and more.
Why UVA?
Get to know your new community! Learn more about our institution, missions, and traditions. You can also find information about Moving & Relocating, such as public school information, and Dual Career resources for faculty and staff spouses and partners.
Health Insurance
As a new employee, you have 30 days to decide which health plan suits you best. Learn more about eligibility and the three plans available to you.
Dental Insurance
Every employee has different dental needs, whether basic cleanings and checkups , or covered dependents ready for braces.
Vision Insurance
To meet your vision coverage needs, UVA offers two ways to save on eyecare. The first benefit is the Aetna Vision Discount Program, which is automatically included for participants in the UVA Health Plan.
Why Charlottesville?
From amazing food to exciting startups to unrivaled scenic beauty, Charlottesville has a lot to offer.
Health Insurance
UVA offers excellent health insurance. Learn more about eligibility and the three plans available to our employees.
Moving & Relocation
There's a lot to consider as a prospective candidate. Learn about UVA's Moving Agreements which can help our new employees get settled with ease.
Become A UVA Temp
As a temporary employee you can showcase your talents and learn more about working at the University. You may even receive an offer for a regular position which comes with excellent job security and benefits.
Retiree Health Plan Options
If you (and your dependents) are not yet eligible for Medicare, you may enroll in a UVA Health Plan. Explore your coverage options.
Retiree Health Program
Join the Retiree Health Benefits Program even if you were not enrolled in the UVA Health Plan.
COBRA
Under a federal law called the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), you and your eligible covered dependents may continue your group health benefits when your coverage is lost due to a qualifying event.
Retirement Options
Depending on your employment status, you may have the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), or Medical Center Retirement Program (MCRP).