Retirees
Information for Employees Preparing to Retire
As you prepare to Retire, consider the following:
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You should begin your retirement planning paperwork two to three months prior to Retirement. Other organizations to contact as you plan for Retirement:
Employment Opportunities for Retirees
As a retired CU Boulder employee you possess a unique and, what's more, valuable work experience to offer university departments. Returning to the university as a Retiree, you have the opportunity to continue to be part of the campus community, the lovely campus scenery as well as benefits only available to our retirees.
Retirees may register to have their name appear in the Retiree Skills Bank by completing the Retiree Application Form.
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You can download your application and send it electronically to Kelly.Lohaus@colorado.edu or print it and mail it to:
The Retiree Skills Banks list offers campus department the option of hiring a Retiree who already possesses campus knowledge. If you would like to continue to work, temporary employment opportunities exist on campus. Networking is also a great way to learn of temporary/retiree employment opportunities.
PERA retirees may work for a PERA-affiliated employer up to 110 days per calendar year; more than four hours of work is considered a day. See the PERA web site for more information.
Retiree Perks
E-mail: Retirees are eligible to keep their campus e-mail accounts.
Norlin Library: Retirees maintain their library privileges.
Parking: Retirees receive a free retiree-parking permit when turning in a faculty/staff permit. Visit or call the Business Office in Parking Services for more information (303) 492-7384.
Hiring a Retiree
For supervisors and managers who are interested in hiring a retiree please review the University of Colorado Boulder Guidance for Hiring Retirees.
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The Retiree Skills Bank
To locate the best retiree for your position please contact Kelly Lohaus 303-492-6475 to discuss the skill set you need and we'll match you to the best person for the job.