Other Benefits and Services




Athletic and Recreational Activities

Employees may use the facilities at Gosman Sports and Convocation Center with presentation of a Brandeis ID card. Passes may be purchased for spouse and dependent children. 

Automated Teller Machines

ATMs are located in the Shapiro Campus Center lounge and in the basement of the Usdan Student Center, outside the university print shop.

Bookstore

Employees are entitled to a 10 percent discount on most items at the Brandeis University Bookstore, including clothing, books, jewelry, cosmetics and compact disks. Candy and specialty ordered books are excluded.

Child Care

The Lemberg Children's Center, a nonprofit cooperative day-care center, provides children with a full program of educational and recreational activities. The center is operated by professional staff with the assistance of parents and Brandeis students. Rates are based on family income.

Credit Union

The Metropolitan Credit Union allows employees to save, borrow, obtain a VISA card or use a variety of other available banking services. Transactions are processed through payroll deductions. Enrollment forms are available from the HR benefits department.

Dining Services

Brandeis offer its community a world-class dining program, featuring great menu variety, the highest quality products and service in a relaxed setting. 

> More information

Direct Deposit

Employees may have their paychecks deposited directly into up to three different checking and/or savings accounts. Enroll online through BUSS or contact the payroll office.

Employee Assistance Program

All employees are eligible for free confidential legal, family and financial counseling through AllOne Health Resources.

Group Auto, Home and Renters Insurance

Employees may be eligible for discounts on auto, home and/or renters insurance through Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

> More information: Tom Twomey, Liberty Mutual, (800) 320-7591, ext. 50056

Library Services

Your Brandeis ID card allows you to enjoy the privileges at the university libraries.

MBTA Program

Eligible faculty and staff may purchase MBTA passes through pretax payroll deduction. Up to $105 of the monthly cost is excluded from federal taxable income. Passes are currently not excluded from Massachusetts income tax. The tax savings apply only to T passes purchased via payroll deduction for the employee’s employment-related transportation expenses.

> More information: Ryan Gill, ext. 6-4468
> Download brochure (PDF)
> Commuter pass payroll deduction form (PDF)


Museum and Theater Passes


The university provides discounted tickets or free passes to the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science, the New England Aquarium and most major movie theaters. Tickets may be obtained Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Office of Human Resources. Please bring your Brandeis University faculty/staff ID card.

Purchases must be made by check or money order only, payable to Brandeis University. This program is limited to faculty, staff and postdocs. For more information, call (781) 736-4474.

Theater/Museum
Price/Ticket
Limit
AMC/Loews theaters $6 6
Landmark theaters $7 6
Museum of Fine Arts Free 4
Museum of Science $5 6
New England Aquarium $7.50 6
Showcase Cinemas $7 6

Parking Privileges   

Free parking is available to all employees who operate or park a motor vehicle (automobile, truck, motorcycle, motor scooter, or motor bike) on university property. Vehicle must display a valid permit, which are available from the Department of Public Safety.

Religious Services

Religious services are held throughout the year at the Berlin (Jewish), Bethlehem (Catholic) and Harlan (Protestant) chapels. Schedules and more information are available at the chaplaincy Web site.

Savings Bonds

Employees may purchase U.S. Savings Bonds through regular payroll deductions. Application forms are available from the human resources benefits department at ext. at 6-4468.

Sports Tickets

Brandeis provides its employees the opportunity to purchase a pair of single-game tickets to Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and  Boston Bruins games. The sale of tickets is announced via e-mail from Human Resources.  Please go here for more information on this benefit.