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Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.
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Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.
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Exceptional Ohio State staff recognized for achievements
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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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Be a part of creating solutions people need now.
Join Ohio State’s community.
Together, we’ll create meaningful impact at a scale few others can match.
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External applicants
If you are not currently employed by Ohio State, search for staff and student jobs and apply by creating a new account in Workday or signing into your current Workday applicant account.
Search jobs
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Current employees and students enrolled at Ohio State should log into your Workday account to view and apply for staff and student positions.
Search jobs
Review these FAQs if you have questions while applying.
Faculty Positions
Ohio State is in the process of transitioning faculty job opportunities to a new online application system, Interfolio. Please be sure to review both platforms for open positions as we make this change.
External applicants
If you are not currently employed by Ohio State, search for faculty jobs and apply by creating a new account in Workday or signing into your current Workday applicant account.
Search jobs
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Current faculty at Ohio State should log into your Workday account to view and apply for staff and student positions.
Search jobs
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Ohio State is in the process of transitioning faculty job opportunities to a new online application system, Interfolio. Please be sure to review both platforms for open positions as we make this change.
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Review these FAQs if you have questions while applying.
Explore our extensive benefits
Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.
Work-life
Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.
Retirement
State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.
Health
Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.
Time Off
Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.
Financial
Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.
Wellness
Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.
Connect people, ideas and resources
The future is not only what you dream about; it’s what you create. Buckeyes are advancing excellence and inspiring people to join in and take action.
Empower people to learn and grow.
A community with a wide variety of lived experiences is a defining characteristic and an essential source of institutional strength.
Collaborate, contribute and get involved.
We live our shared values to advance our core work of teaching, learning, research and service.
Many campuses. One Ohio State.
Ohio State’s campuses provide enriching educational experiences, and the 88 Ohio State Extension offices contribute to communities in every Ohio county.
Make Columbus home.
The Columbus campus is located in Ohio’s capital city, which is the fastest-growing city in the state and one that invites and embraces cultural and economic diversity.
Lead with purpose
Buckeyes put knowledge into practice and create meaningful impact on a scale few can match.
Ohio State voted on ColumBEST list of top employers
(614) Magazine’s ColumBEST reader-voted awards have named The Ohio State University as a top employer with more than 500 employees. Ohio State has been included on the top three list for 12 consecutive years in the special edition of the local Columbus magazine that recognizes the very best our city has to offer.
Read more about the honor
Mental Health Resources & Programs for Employees
Mental Health Awareness Month focuses on prioritizing emotional well-being, reducing the stigma of mental health and increasing access to resources. The workplace plays a vital role in overall health and well-being, and Ohio State is committed to fostering an environment where employees feel supported.
Learn more about the programs and resources
Exceptional Ohio State staff recognized for achievements
Driven by genuine enthusiasm for their work and its purpose, 13 outstanding staff members who innovate, connect, celebrate community and live the university’s Shared Values are being recognized with The Ohio State University’s highest recognition for staff.
Read more about the award recipients
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Screen reader users will encounter difficulty with the Workday job application site. For assistance with applying, please contact hrconnection@osu.edu or 614-247-myHR (6947).
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Fingerprinting by appointment only
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Background Check Information
Human Resources
1590 North High St., Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43201-2190
(614) 247-myHR (6947)
hrconnection@osu.edu
Human Resources
1590 North High St., Suite 300
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HR Connection: hrconnection.osu.edu
Phone: (614) 247-myHR (6947)
Fax: (614) 292-7813
Email: hrconnection@osu.edu
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