Page Category: Human Resources

2026 LSSU Open Enrollment

Employee Benefit Packages

Employee Benefit Packages

In addition to offering a very competitive salary for the area, LSSU awards their staff with an outstanding benefit package.

Health Insurance – LSSU pays the large majority (84% to 94%) of the costs for medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance for its employees and their spouse and dependents. Employees are eligible for health insurance on their start date with LSSU.

Retirement – LSSU’s contribution towards retirement is a generous 10% of an employee’s salary. Contributions are made into a 403B plan with TIAA. Employees also have the option to contribute additional pre-tax money into a supplemental plan with TIAA by payroll deduction. Employees are vested when contributions begin.

Paid Time Off – All regular employees, including part-time workers are provided a substantial amount of time away from work. Paid time off includes vacation, sick leave, personal leave, 10 holidays, funeral leave, and long-term disability.

Tuition – Employees can attend classes at LSSU tuition-free. Employee’s eligible dependents can attend for 1/2 price tuition.

Life Insurance – Employees are enrolled in a $50,000 Life plus $50,000 A.D. & D.

University Resources & Events– Employees can take advantage of the University library and athletic facilities free of charge. They are also encouraged to show their LAKER pride by attending LSSU sponsored sporting events & cultural activities for no cost. Their family members can join them for 1/2 price.

LSSU benefit packages vary slightly by employee class. For detailed information, see the benefit package summaries by employee type.

Human Resources

Welcome to Human Resources!

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Human Resources develops strategies, policies and programs to support the University’s objectives, address employee needs and provide cost-effective services. Programs and services are available to assist in the development and maintenance of a positive work environment for all employees.  If you have any questions please call 906-635-2213.

It is the policy of Lake Superior State University that no person shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment, or in any program or activity for which the University is responsible on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual preference, age, disability, religion, height, weight, marital status or veteran status.

Lake Superior State University is committed to making reasonable accommodations related to its facilities, programs, or services for qualifying students, staff, faculty, and campus guests with disabilities as required by applicable laws. If any programming or activity is scheduled in an inaccessible space, requests for relocation shall be made to the Human Resources office at 906-635-2213, if possible, 48 hrs prior to the event.

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Directory Information & Office Hours

Location:  Room 212 Administration Building

Telephone Number:   906-635-2213

FAX Number:   906-635-2111

Email Address:   humanresources@lssu.edu

Office Hours:  Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Summer Hours:  Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Human Resources Office provides assistance in the areas of:

Meet The Staff

Kate Bergel
Director of Human Resources, Safety and Risk
Title IX Coordinator
[email protected]
(906) 635-2213

Kim Swailes
Assistant Director of Human Resources
and Payroll Administrator
[email protected]
(906)-635-2117

Allison Orr
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
and Payroll Coordinator
[email protected]
(906)-635-2452

Yvonne Brown
HR Generalist
and Benefits Administrator
[email protected]
(906)-635-2190

Alicia Karr
HR Generalist
Recruiter
[email protected]
(906)-635-2225