Columbia University Human Resources

Welcome to Human Resources

Welcome to Columbia University HR. Click on one of the categories in light blue above for information about benefits, employment, and the many valuable resources available to Faculty and Staff.


News & Announcements

New for 2008: Updated Performance Management

May 7, 2008
Starting this year, we have developed a new Guide to Performance Management on the Manager Toolkit for non-academic Officers and a new online form to assist you.

See the new Performance Appraisal Form for managers and read the FAQs.

Training for managers is also available starting this summer and continuing throughout the year, in conjunction with your school or department.

Financial Planning for Retirement: Faculty & Staff Workshop

May 5, 2008: NEW DATES ADDED in May
Benefits is pleased to invite you to attend one of the upcoming Financial Planning workshops, presented by independent firm Ernst & Young.

NEW: Sign up for Text Message Notifications

March 13, 2008
Columbia is committed to keeping the members of the University community aware of important — and, at times, urgent — matters through multiple communication channels. Those channels include text messaging, email, web postings, phone calls and in-person communication. Text messages sent to cell phones will be used in rare cases when a very brief message can be sent. Sign up.

Announcements Archive


Newly hired at Columbia?

Welcome to the University. Orientation and the New Faculty & Staff Checklist will teach you about your benefits and available resources.

Faculty and Staff Information

Go to MyColumbia's Faculty and Staff page to:

  • View your paycheck, address & tax info and update your personal info (People @ Columbia)
  • Access other useful links

If you have comments or questions about our website, contact hrweb@columbia.edu or complete the Web Feedback Form. If you have questions about a specific department or procedure, visit our Service Contacts page.