Why work at Columbia College?

The Human Resources department of Columbia College is committed to the continuous development and exemplary services of the college’s most important assets, its employees.

Tuition incentives

Columbia College provides tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents

• Free in-seat undergraduate
• 75% tuition reduction for online classes and graduate classes
• Tuition Exchange program with partner institutions

Retirement contributions

Regardless of employee contribution, Columbia College will contribute 8% to their retirement account once the employee has completed one year of service, is over age 21 and works at least 1,000 hours during the Plan year.

Employees will vest 20% in their account balance after the first year of participation in the plan, and an additional 20% in each year of eligible service thereafter. Employees are fully vested in the retirement plan after six full years of continuous employment.

Competitive benefits

Columbia College offers generous paid leave and excellent health and dental insurance coverage. Columbia College will make an annual $1,000 contribution to each employee’s Health Savings Account.

Employee testimonials