Benefits

Employee Benefits Overview

The University of Saint Francis is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. The following benefits are available to benefit-eligible employees.

Health/Healthcare Solution

Employees and their dependents are eligible to participate in the Remodel Health/Healthcare Solution.  Employees will partner with Remodel Health to determine a healthcare solution.

Dental and Vision Plan

A Dental/Vision plan is available for employees and eligible dependents.

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are available for appropriate healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Life Insurance

Saint Francis provides its full-time and part-time employees with basic life insurance (AD & D: Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance).

Retirement Plan

Saint Francis offers a generous 403(b) retirement account. Benefit-eligible employees can open the account upon hire and begin making pre-tax contributions. After a full year of employment, the university will match contributions up to 8% and give a 2% gift.

Paid Time Off

Paid time off is accrued based on years of service and position. It accumulates from year to year with a maximum accrual of 1 ½ times the benefit. Employees can begin using their time off after 90 days of employment.

Paid Holidays

In keeping with our Catholic values, the university is closed on the following holidays:

• Good Friday
• Easter Monday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving and the following day
• Christmas Break, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Mission Leave

The Saint Francis Mission Leave Policy encourages and supports employees to more fully embrace and embody the University of Saint Francis mission and values through engagement and service to the university, society, and the Church. This policy allows employees to voluntarily participate, with pay, in university events and community service activities that occur during regularly scheduled work hours.

Tuition Benefit Program

• 100% employee discount after 90 days of employment (undergraduate and graduate programs)
• 100% discount for qualified family members of full-time employees after one year of employment (undergrad only)
• Discounts may be used at Saint Francis or other programs within the tuition exchange programs
• Employee responsible for books, fees, and room & board