JCSU Employee Benefits
Human Resources Coordinator
Maudré Addison
(704) 378-1228
Email:
maddison@jcsu.edu
Benefit Highlights
The information contained below is produced
for summary purposes only and is not a contract. Benefits may change
at any time with or without notice. For more information, please
contact the Human Resources Coordinator at (704) 378-1228.
Health Insurance Plans
The University offers a PPO plan
through Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. A rate schedule
and information about the plan is available from the Office of Human
Resources. Your health insurance coverage becomes effective on the
61st day of employment.
Dental Insurance
The University offers dental coverage through
Delta Dental. This coverage takes effect the first day of the month
after 60 days of continuous employment.
Life Insurance
The University provides you with a group life
insurance policy with a value of one times your annual salary. The
details of this policy are available in the Office of Human
Resources.
Long-term Disability Insurance
The University provides each full-time
employee with group long-term disability insurance. The details of
this policy are available in the Office of Human Resources.
Supplemental Policies
Supplemental life insurance and short-term
disability policies are available to you and may be paid through
payroll deduction.
Retirement
The University will contribute an amount equal
to 5% of your annual salary after you have been employed for one
year. You must enroll in the plan before the University makes
contributions on your behalf. You may elect to match this
contribution on a dollar for dollar basis. You may also elect to
participate in a supplemental retirement plan through TIAA-CREF
immediately. The University does not match your supplemental
contribution.
Sick Leave
Faculty and non-academic personnel are granted
one paid day of sick leave each month for each month of employment
during the calendar year. Accrued but unused sick leave may be
accumulated and carried over from year to year up to a maximum of 60
days. Sick leave may be taken for the employee’s personal illness,
medical appointments or the illness of a parent, child or spouse.
Should an illness occur, the University pays your full salary until
all accumulated sick leave has been exhausted. When illness requires
you to be absent from the University beyond the accumulated days, no
further compensation will be extended by the University. The
University does not pay for accrued but unused sick leave upon
termination.
Vacation Leave
Non-academic personnel earn vacation leave in
accordance with the schedule below. Leave must be approved by the
supervisor prior to the employee taking leave. Vacation leave may
also be used for other personal reasons requiring absence fro m
work. Non-academic personnel may earn a maximum of 20 vacation leave
days. Once the employee has reached the maximum leave balance, no
more leave can be earned until existing days are taken.
Bereavement Leave
Upon the approval of the immediate supervisor,
non-academic personnel will be granted up to three days of
bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member.
Immediate family member is defined as mother, father, sister,
brother, spouse, child or grandchild of the employee. You may use
accrued vacation for extended leave after the three-day period.
Vacation may also be granted for death outside of the immediate
family.
Other Leaves of Absence
You may be eligible for other leaves of
absence including sabbaticals, leave for military and jury duty,
educational and Family/Medical Leave. Details of this benefit are
outlined in the employee handbook.
Holidays
The University observes the following
holidays:
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New Year’s Day
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Good Friday
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Easter Monday
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Independence Day
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Labor Day
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Thanksgiving Day
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Day after Thanksgiving
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
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Day after Christmas
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MLK Birthday
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Memorial Day
Tuition Remission
Full-time employees who have completed six
months of continuous service are eligible to enroll in a maximum of
three semester hours each semester for one-half of the tuition cost.
If an employee qualifies for tuition remission, the dependent
children of that employee may also receive a waiver of on half of
the tuition for up to 18 hours. Dependents may also be eligible for
a full tuition waiver at one of over one hundred participating
consortium schools. A list of participating colleges and
universities is available in the Office of Human Resources.
Merit Increases
The Board of Trustees authorizes the
Administration to award merit pay increases. The total amount of
funds allocated is dependent upon the University’s financial
standing. Employee performance is evaluated annually. This appraisal
serves as the basis for merit increase awards. Full-time employees
in nontemporary positions who are employed on or before January 1st
of the calendar year may be considered for cost-of living and merit
pay increases.
Flexible Benefits Program
All full-time employees are given the
opportunity to participate in a flexible benefits program that
allows you to pay for medical, dental and life insurance benefits
with pre-tax dollars. You may also establish a flexible spending
account to pay for dependent care as well as health related services
not covered by the University. By using pre-tax dollars for expenses
traditionally paid for on an after tax basis, you will realize
savings in federal withholding and Social Security taxes and
increase your take-home pay. For
more information, click on the following kink:
2005 Flex Summary Plan
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is
designed to help employees and their immediate family members who
are troubled by marital, financial, and emotional and substance
abuse and other problems. Services provided through the EAP are
strictly confidential and free of charge. University EAP services
are provided through Carolinas Healthcare System and
UNUM/PROVIDENT’s LifePhases program.
Worker’s Compensation
Employees who become disabled or suffer loss
of earnings thorough accidental injury arising out of or in the
course of employment may be entitled to compensatory payments. These
payments may cover medical, surgical and hospitalization expenses.
COBRA
Continuation of health plans at group rates,
in certain instances, may be granted for up to 18 months for
employees and 36 months for eligible dependents.
Credit Union
The School Worker’s Federal Credit Union
offers a convenient way to save money. Members may establish
checking accounts and apply for loans. Payroll deduction is
available or savings, loan repayment, Christmas clubs and
certificates of deposit. Coastal Federal Credit Union also welcomes
the membership of JCSU employees and their immediate families.
Pay Periods
Non-exempt, hourly employees are paid
biweekly. All other employees are paid on the last working day of
the month. You may be eligible for direct deposit. Please contact
the Payroll Coordinator for details.
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