Find your part at UNE
Regardless of your role on campus, we are united by our shared mission of educating students who will make the world a healthier place.
UNE is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. We offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessional healthcare programs, and nationally recognized programs in marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits of Working at UNE
We’ve Got You Covered
At UNE, we believe in investing in our most valuable asset: our people.
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our faculty and professional staff. From our generous leave package, retirement plan, on-campus wellness facilities, and premium health insurance to daily perks like free mass transit use and restaurant discounts, UNE provides the tools for a balanced, fulfilling work-life experience.
A key pillar of our benefits package are the educational benefits, offering reduced tuition rates for employees and their families, demonstrating our commitment to lifelong learning. These benefits, coupled with our vibrant campus life and numerous perks, create an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
At UNE, we recognize that a healthy work-life balance is essential to both personal well-being and professional success. Our employee benefits are designed with this in mind, offering flexible work options, generous vacation time, sick leave, and personal days to encourage our staff to recharge and prioritize their well-being. This approach not only leads to happier, healthier employees but also fosters creativity, productivity, and job satisfaction. At UNE, we understand that a fulfilling life outside of work contributes to success within it.
At UNE, we provide a variety of flexible employee benefit options to eligible full-time and half-time faculty and professional staff.
Health and Insurance Benefits
UNE’s robust benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being and include your choice of health, dental, and vision insurance plans. Our retirement plan helps employees build long-term savings with matching contributions of up to 8%. We provide full-time employees with life insurance as well as short-term disability insurance.
Wellness and Leave Benefits
UNE provides generous leave time including vacation, sick, and personal days, and 12+ holidays each year. We offer a wellness incentive program, free equipment rentals for outdoor activities, group fitness classes, ergonomic evaluations, reduced cost dental care at the Oral Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic, and more.
Campus Amenities
UNE employees enjoy free access to our extensive campus recreation facilities, including gyms in the Campus Center (Biddeford) and Finley Recreation Center (Portland), a pool, an ice rink, art galleries, career services, electric car charging stations, full UNE library access, on-campus postal and copy center services, and many other on-campus resources.
Education and Professional Development
UNE offers reduced tuition rates for employees, their spouses and dependents, making education more accessible. In addition to we participate in various other tuition programs with other institutions. Employees also have access to professional development resources and a service recognition program.
UNE Culture
Let’s Shape Lives Together
At UNE, we’re about people, community, and purpose, and we pride ourselves on the supportive, mission-driven environment we offer our employees. As a UNE employee, you’ll join an engaged workplace that’s part of a larger community. Being a member of the Nor’Easter community means knowing that our collective efforts help pave the way for others to make a meaningful difference in the world.
Community and Belonging
UNE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. With Community and Belonging as a core value of the University, we are committed to offering a rich living, learning, and working environment. UNE is a founding member of the Diversity Hiring Coalition, a consortium of Maine employers committed to increasing workforce diversity and striving to make Maine a more welcoming place for all people.
UNE is definitely a great environment to work and learn new things. As an immigrant moving to a new land, UNE College of Dental Medicine made me feel welcome. This reminds me to always do the same for people who are new here too.”
– Chansatha M.
Life in Southern Maine
The Way Life Should Be
Southern Maine offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and economic opportunity, making it an ideal place to live and work. Those who call Maine home take pride in its diverse offerings, from the bustling arts and cultural events of Portland to the serene calls of loons on inland lakes.
The sights and sounds of a working waterfront campus contrast with the swish of skis on freshly fallen snow, and the nearby attractions of Boston. With a reasonable cost of living, abundant outdoor recreation, and a thriving food scene, Southern Maine captures the heart and imagination of residents and visitors alike. Living here means never running out of things to do, yet still finding peaceful corners for quiet reflection.
Portland
As Maine’s largest city, Portland is a historic and creative hub known for its food, arts, and working waterfront. It’s also a significant healthcare center, home to the largest medical center north of Boston. UNE’s Portland campus for the Health Sciences is situated just outside downtown, offering easy access to the city’s amenities.
- Cultural and Food Scene: Explore world-class art at the Portland Museum of Art and savor award-winning cuisine in the cobblestone streets of the Old Port.
- Outdoor Activities: Run, bike, or walk along the waterfront Back Cove, enjoying scenic views of the Portland skyline, or get out of town to enjoy the recreation of the White Mountains.
- Four-Season Living: Portland offers year-round activities, keeping you engaged rain, shine, or snow.
Biddeford
Home to UNE’s innovative coastal campus, Biddeford is experiencing a “swell of creative energy.” With a population of about 23,000, it's the perfect size for those seeking a balance between small-town charm and urban amenities. Located just 20 minutes from Portland and 90 minutes from Boston, Biddeford is easily accessible by car and the Amtrak Downeaster line.
- Coastal Living: Enjoy the beachside communities of Biddeford Pool.
- Downtown Revival: Explore lively storefronts filled with coffee shops, restaurants, and stores.
- Community Events: Experience arts and entertainment festivals, including Downtown Art Walks and seasonal festivals.
Relocation Resources
There are many websites and local businesses serving the needs of potential new employees relocating to Maine. We are happy to provide a sampling of resources that we hope you find interesting and useful as you consider employment opportunities with the University of New England. We do not partner with any of the business or sites provided here and make no claims to their quality of service, but they may serve as a helpful starting point when considering a move to Southern Maine.
- Maine Department of Education Performance: Report card for public school systems around Maine
- U.S. News Top-Ranked Schools in Maine: Six of the top ten ranked schools in the state are in Southern Maine.
- Child Care Choices: Resource for locating daycare providers; also available by calling (877) 680-5866.