We’re glad you’re here at MIT. And we want to make sure that you feel recognized for your hard work on behalf of the Institute, and supported—both personally and professionally.
Besides our best-in-class health plans and pension plan, we offer fully subsidized T passes, tuition assistance, career development workshops and counseling, and a wide range of parenting benefits, along with access to world-class athletic facilities, the MIT Museum—and even free movies.
The campus offers state-of-the-art athletic facilities, great places to eat and socialize, and a busy calendar of cultural events. We have a robust rewards and recognition program and comprehensive work-life resources. Add the international student body, world-renowned faculty and lecturers, numerous diversity and inclusion initiatives, and the opportunities are limitless.
Employee Benefits Unique to MIT
- Access MIT Commuter Program: includes free, unlimited subway and local bus use, and subsidies for MBTA station parking and the commuter rail
- Athletic facilities
- Emergency Ride Home program
- Employee Resource Groups and diversity & inclusion programs
- MITAC: tickets for movies, arts, sports, and more
- MIT Federal Credit Union
- MIT Medical with urgent, primary, and specialty care
- MIT Optical
- Museums: free access to the Institute of Contemporary Art, Museum of Fine Arts, and more
- Recognition program
- Special rates for cell phones, computers, hotels, car rentals, and more
Career and Professional Development
- Career development coaching and consultations
- Individual contributor, manager, and leadership development programs
- Online and in-person training opportunities
- Tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible employees
- Young professionals programming
Well-Being Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program: MIT MyLife Services
- Fitness and weight loss reimbursements through enrollment in an MIT medical plan
- MIT Center for WorkLife and WellBeing webinars, support groups, and consultations
- Retirement planning
- Senior care advising, back-up adult care, and personalized resources
- Student loan repayment guidance
Parenting Benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Backup child care (in-home and in-center)
- Children’s Scholarship Plan (grants for eligible dependents to attend MIT)
- College planning assistance
- Educational Loan Plan (low-interest loan for undergraduate or graduate college education for eligible dependents)
- On-site child care centers and scholarship program
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Parenting webinars, consultations, and personalized resources and referrals
- Special learning needs program
Paid Time Off
- 12 holidays plus winter break
- 4 weeks of vacation (3 weeks in your first year of employment). With 10th year of eligible service, an additional 5 days of vacation become available every 5th year
- Sick leaves and long-term disability coverage
