Employed at least 1,000 hours per year
Benefits |
Who Pays |
Employee is Eligible |
What Full-Time Employee Receives |
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Cafeteria Plan/Flexible Spending Accounts |
The Employee |
Upon Employment |
Provider is ASIFlex. Employee may set aside money tax-free to help pay for expenses not covered by medical insurance, and/or dependent care services that are necessary to enable employee to work. Learn more |
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Counseling Services |
The University |
Upon Employment |
Employees may utilize the Counseling Services' staff for referrals in the community or to discuss possible options to address their concerns. Learn more |
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Direct Deposit of Payroll |
The University |
Upon Employment |
Funds are transferred from the University bank account via ACH to a designated account or accounts, checking or savings, in a financial institution designated by the participating employee. |
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Educational Assistance |
The University |
After one year of continuous employment |
Eligible employees may officially enroll in University courses for credit or audit without having to pay applicable tuition and fees. Law School Courses excluded. Learn more |
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Employee Wellness Program |
The University |
Upon Employment |
Employees are given the opportunity to become educated about healthy lifestyle choices and participate in quality programs. Learn more |
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Family and Medical Leave |
The University |
After one year of continuous employment |
Eligible employees will receive up to 12 work weeks of FMLA leave for health related reasons. Leave may be with full pay if employee has sufficient accrued leave. Learn more |
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Health Insurance |
The University pays premiums based on FTE of appointment, salary, and Plan selected |
First day of the month following appointment |
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Base and Buy-Up Plans available; coverage includes drug rider. Blue Cross/Blue Shield dental program includes orthodontics. Co-insurance amounts and deductibles vary with Plan selected. University pays portion of dependent coverage premiums based on FTE, contractual annual base salary, and Plan selected. Premiums may be paid on a pre-tax basis. Learn more |
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Health Services |
The University |
Upon Employment |
Employees may visit the University Health Services for minor illnesses at no fee for visit. Learn more |
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Life Insurance |
The University |
First day of the month following appointment |
Amount of insurance is equal to employee's annual contractual salary, rounded to the next highest $1,000 increment, to a maximum of $50,000. Includes $150,000 accidental death and dismemberment benefits. No proof of insurability is required if employee is enrolled within 30 days of eligibility. Learn more |
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Life Insurance - Voluntary |
The Employee |
First day of the month following appointment |
Provider is UNUM. Employees may purchase voluntary life insurance through payroll deduction, in an amount up to $190,000 with no medical questions. Coverage may also be purchased for spouse and/or children. Total limit of up to 5 times employee's annual salary to a maximum benefit of $500,000. Additional AD&D coverage may also be purchased. See Premiums. Learn more |
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Long-Term Disability Insurance |
The Employee |
First day of the month following appointment |
Disability benefit is 60% of monthly wage base not to exceed a benefit of $7,500 per month. Benefits start as of the first day of the month after 6 months of continuous total disability. Reduced by Social Security or similar benefits from other sources by reason of employment. Learn more |
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Military Leave |
The University |
Upon Employment |
Leave will be granted to eligible employees who are called into service in the uniformed services. Leave may be with full pay if sufficient personal leave balance exists. Learn more |
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Parking |
The University |
Upon Employment |
Employees are provided free parking on campus. |
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Retirement Plan - Basic |
University contributes an amount equal to 10% of gross contractual base salary. No mandatory employee contribution for employees with annual contractual salary less than $70,000. |
First entry date after completing one year waiting period, or upon employment if employee holds valid contract from a basic retirement program from another institution of higher education. |
Provider is Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF). Monthly retirement benefit based on total accumulation and age. Three year vesting period. Learn more |
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Retirement Plan - Voluntary |
The Employee |
Upon Employment |
Providers are ING, Security Benefit, and TIAA-CREF. Employee may contribute up to maximum allowable under IRS guidelines on a tax-deferred basis. Immediate vesting. Learn more |
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Short-Term Disability Insurance |
The Employee |
Full-time employees are eligible to apply for coverage the first day of the month following appointment. |
Provider is AFLAC. Personal short-term disability insurance available to provide a source of income if employee becomes disabled due to sickness or off-the-job injury. Learn more |
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Social Security |
Shared by the Employee and the University |
Upon Employment |
Retirement benefits, disability benefits, medical benefits. Learn more |
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Unemployment Compensation |
The University |
Upon Employment |
Coverage provides for unemployment insurance for employees who become and remain unemployed through no fault of their own. |
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Voluntary Phased Retirement |
The University |
After 10 years of employment in a benefit eligible position |
Eligible employees may reduce their workload in preparation for full retirement. Employee's salary is reduced proportionately, and the employee remains benefit eligible. Learn more |
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Workers' Compensation |
The University |
Upon Employment |
All employees are provided protection under the Workers' Compensation Act. Compensation for medical services may be paid for on-the-job accidents. Compensation for time the employee is unable to work may be paid after a 7 day waiting period. If the employee is unable to return for 21 consecutive days or more, compensation will be paid for the 7 day waiting period. |