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Did You Know?

Boston University faculty and staff who are regular employees and work at least 50% of a full-time schedule are provided with the BU Total Rewards portal. Read more.

SmartSelect Tool

Using the SmartSelect support tool can help you see which health plan is expected to cost you the least amount of money out of pocket by answering just a few simple questions. It’s up to you to decide which health plan option might be the best option for you and your family based on your expected health care use, risk tolerance and budget. Employees are able to switch health plans only if they are a new hire within their 30-day new hire period or during the Annual Open Enrollment Period.

Did You Know?

New employees can learn more about navigating their career journey at BU, explore university resources, meet with representatives from various offices, and connect with other new employees at our in-person Campus Connects: Bridging BU events.

Did You Know?

Our Manager Toolkit equips hiring managers with the resources they need to support new employees during all stages of their onboarding experience. A successful onboarding journey helps both our employees and the university thrive, and this toolkit provides key guidance for a smooth transition into a new role and a new community.

Experience BU

At Boston University, you're part of a dynamic community with endless ways to get to know our campus. Whether its through our Athletic Events or Arts Initiatives, there's always something to experience.

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Performance Process Improvement Initiative

In 2023, a working group was convened to propose recommendations around redesigning our performance management processes. Late last year, findings were presented to senior leadership and a decision was made to implement the working group’s recommended improvements for all non-represented staff and supervisors. Approved recommendations will be implemented in September 2025; more information is available on the SharePoint site.