Employee Benefit Packages

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In addition to offering a very competitive salary for the area, LSSU offers an outstanding benefit package.

Health Insurance – LSSU offers medical, dental, and vision coverage. Cost and co-pays vary by employee group.

Retirement – LSSU provides a generous base contribution and a matching contribution towards retirement. 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. Vesting service is required for some employees.

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.