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Part-Time Hourly Employee Benefits

University Paid Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Defined Contribution Plan - 403(b) Retirement Account with EMPOWER Retirement:

  • Basic Retirement - Employer contribution equals 5% of employee's salary. 
  • Matching Contributions - Employer matching of employee's contribution - dollar for dollar up to 3%.
  • New Employees are auto-enrolled with 3% contribution; any prior denominational contributions will override 3%
  • 1% auto-escalation (to a max of 7%) of employee's contribution occurs every July 1, opt-out is available. 
Tuition-Waived Classes
For employee or spouse up to 6 credit hours per year. Must work 20+ hours/week to apply.
Paid Vacation
Starting vacation - 2 weeks; after 4 yrs. of service - 3 weeks; after 9 yrs. of service - 4 weeks.
Free Access to Hulsey Wellness Center
Applies to employees and their spouse. Must work 20+ hours/week to apply.
On-Campus Discounts
25% discount in the Cafeteria, CK2, Kayak, and the Deli; 10% discount on select items at the Village Market; 15% discount at the Campus Shoppe.
Ability to Charge Southern ID Card
Ability to use your Southern ID card to charge at the Village Market, and at on-campus eateries. (Amount charged will be payroll deducted)
Bereavement Pay
If applicable, within policy limits, and without using vacation.

Employee Paid Voluntary Benefits

Healthcare
In accordance with the North American Division Ascend to Wholeness Healthcare. The Healthcare Plan included Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx. Two coverage level plans to choose from, participation in a Wellness Program is required for the better coverage plan which has lower member cost responsibility.

(Must work 30+ hours/week to apply)
Discounted Co-pay at the University Health Center
For employees on the HealthCare plan