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  5. Forbes Ranks UNO Among Top Employers Nationwide

Forbes Ranks UNO Among Top Employers Nationwide

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is ranked among the nation’s top employers, according to new rankings released by Forbes.

  • published: 2022/02/10
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The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is ranked among the nation’s top employers, according to new rankings released today by Forbes.

UNO ranked second among mid-size employers in Nebraska and in the top 25% of mid-size employers nationwide at 101st out of 500. The university also ranked highly among other mid-size employers in education, earning sixth place in the country among other mid-size employers at both the K-12 and post-secondary education levels.

“It is no small task to support our students and work to fulfill the state’s workforce needs. Each day, I have the privilege of working alongside hundreds of dedicated colleagues who do just that,” said UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA. “Ensuring that we take care of our employees and make UNO the best place to work directly impacts how well we take care of our students and make UNO the best place to learn and grow.”

It is no small task to support our students and work to fulfill the state’s workforce needs. Each day, I have the privilege of working alongside hundreds of dedicated colleagues who do just that.

 UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA

Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, UNO is Nebraska’s premier urban university. More than 2,000 employees support UNO’s 15,000-plus students.

Compensation at UNO goes beyond someone’s hourly or salaried wage. An employee’s total compensation package includes a variety of benefits provided by UNO and the University of Nebraska, including, but not limited to:

  • Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, long-term disability benefits, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(a), 403(b) and 457(b) plans. The 401(a) features matching funds from the University, with either a 6.5% or 8% match from the University depending on tier election and eligible participation.
  • Access to confidential counseling and referral services through the Faculty and Staff Employee Assistance Program (FSEAP)
  • Opportunities for employees and their families to receive tuition assistance to continue their education through the Employee and Dependent Scholarship program.
  • Free transportation on the Metro Bus System, including ORBT and MOBY services, through the MavRIDE program.
  • Discounts at a variety of area businesses through the Durango Discount program.

More information on benefits and services available for UNO employees may be found on the UNO Human Resources website. There are also a number of openings currently available for others to join the Maverick family.

The rankings resulted from an online study conducted by Forbes and Statista. Respondents were asked to anonymously rate their employer on work-related topics including working conditions, salary, potential for development, and company image. A representative sample of approximately 60,000 employees nationwide anonymously responded to the survey.

Forbes defines mid-size employers as those with more than 1,000 but fewer than 5,000 employees.

About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.

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