Saint Francis University

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 Vision Benefits of America
  
  • Premium partially paid by University
• Dental Care Coverage through Delta 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 (Summary Plan Description).  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.)
• Saint Francis University is a member of 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).  The tuition exchange scholarship programs are networks of colleges and universities willing to accept students from families of full-time employees of other participating institutions.  For more information, please contact the Tuition Exchange Program Coordinator: Darlene Prosser at dprosser@francis.edu  or 814-472-3029

  Click here for more program guidelines: Program Guidelines (.doc format) 
  or download the Tuition Exhange Application

• 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

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This benefit information is not intended to be inclusive.  For a more detailed explanation please contact the Human Resources Department.