Saint Francis University

Benefit Information
Full Time faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits and opportunities! 

Health Care Benefits:
No enrollment waiting period for Health, Vision, or Dental Coverage.  Coverage is effective the first of the month following date of hire.

• Health Care Plan through Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • PPO plan - no need to choose a Primary Care doctor
  • 80% of premium paid by University
  • Individual, 2-person, or Family coverage choices
• Vision Care Coverage through Davis Vision
  • Premium partially paid by University
• Dental Care Coverage through Humana Dental
  • Premium partially paid by University

Financial Benefits:

• Fully paid group life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Dependent Care and Medical Flex Reimbursement Accounts
• Retirement Plan through TIAA-CREF.  The University will match up to 8% of annual earnings.
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• Partial relocation expense reimbursement

Work/Life Balance Benefits:

• Generous Time Off:
  • 14 paid holidays
  • Staff additionally receive a total of 22 days of paid leave during the first year of employment (Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Days)
  • Faculty earn 10 days of paid leave per year (maximum of 60 accumulated days)
• 35-hour workweek for most staff positions
• Values-based work environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site formal wellness program and fitness equipment

Personal Enrichment Benefits:

• 100% tuition reduction for employees (up to 18 credits per year for undergraduate courses and up to 9 credits per year for graduate courses.)
• 100% tuition reduction for dependents (after 5 years of employment), and access to three tuition exchange programs:  the CIC (Council of Independent Universities) Tuition Exchange Program; the Tuition Exchange, Inc.; and the Catholic College Cooperative Tuition Exchange Program (CCCTE).
• Events designed to recognize employee service and achievement, such as Outstanding Service Awards
• Social Events
• Forums and Focus Groups designed to promote collaboration and collegiality
• Opportunities to mentor and/or work one on one with students in a teaching or advising capacity, or through involvement in student organizations

This benefit information is not intended to be inclusive.  For a more detailed explanation please contact the Human Resources Department.
Last Updated:  November 1, 2007