Fringe Benefits

The fringe benefit package for eligible university employees is designed to protect employees and/or their families from significant financial loss resulting from illness, disability, or death, while providing for a generous retirement income. Coupled with vacation (12-month employees only) and sick leave, educational benefits, and holidays, the university’s comprehensive benefits package adds value  above  an employee’s regular income.

All appointed (non-student) employees working 50% time or greater are eligible for most benefits. As a condition of employment, all employees must enroll for benefits within 31 days of the appointment date to be guaranteed enrollment. Mandatory benefits are effective as of the benefits-eligible appointment date. Optional benefits are effective the first day of the month following the benefits-eligible appointment date or the date an employee completes the benefits enrollment process, whichever is later.

Detailed information about the benefits package is available on the Human Resources Benefits Website. New employees are encouraged to register for Benefits Orientation and review our Benefits Booklet for additional guidance.