Company Profile
Princeton University
Company Overview
Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and the service of humanity. As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Opportunity and Impact
At Princeton, every member of our community plays an important role in our mission of teaching and research. That mission provides every faculty and staff member with the opportunity to make an impact bigger than oneself. Learn about working at Princeton and meet some of our wonderful employees.
Company History
The founding of Princeton, originally the College of New Jersey, followed the Great Awakening, the series of religious revivals that swept the English colonies in America in the 18th century. On October 22, 1746, which is celebrated as the day of Princeton's founding, a charter for the College of New Jersey was granted by Acting Governor John Hamilton. Remarkably, and unique in that time, the charter declared welcome students of "every Religious Denomination." In May 1747 the first eight or 10 undergraduates of the future Princeton University gathered for lessons at the home of Jonathan Dickinson, who was named president the previous month by the newly formed board of trustees.
Princeton's broad role in public service and national development was evident from the very beginning of its existence. The commitment to public service is an integral part of a Princeton education. Inspired by Princeton's unofficial motto "Princeton in the nation's service and the service of humanity," all members of the Princeton community — undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff and alumni — are encouraged to be civically engaged. On campus, the Pace Center for Civic Engagement offers more than 1,600 opportunities for volunteer service, and the Community-Based Learning Initiative connects students' academic work with local community projects. Off campus, the Bridge Year Program allows incoming freshmen to spend a year abroad in public service before starting their Princeton careers.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Princeton University has a longstanding commitment to service, reflected in Princeton’s informal motto — Princeton in the nation’s service and the service of humanity — and exemplified by the extraordinary contributions that Princetonians make to society
31 Nobel Prize winners are affiliate with Princeton University
Benefits
Services and Resources
When you make a commitment to our teaching and research mission, you will have access to the University's world-renowned resources to help you succeed at work and in life. Discover the exceptional benefits and unique opportunities we offer as part of our commitment to you.
Work-Life Integration
Life is complicated. At Princeton, we recognize that and are sensitive and responsive to the challenges our employees face. The University offers a broad array of benefits and services that help our staff in a variety of ways.