"I am fortunate enough to work with people who are committed to providing an environment in which each student is able to thrive, learn, and succeed."
—Sue Stavn, Assistant Dean
All regular employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following the date of active employment. Eligibility includes employee, spouse or registered domestic partner, and/or legal dependents. Temporary employees, except where applicable by law, are not eligible for University-funded benefits.
Group Health Insurance
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance is provided. Portions of the premiums are the responsibility of the employee through payroll deduction, the amount of which is determined by employment status, plans chosen, and number of dependents.
Flexible Spending Account for Health and/or Dependent Care
In accordance with provisions of Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Flexible Spending Account allows employees to set aside a specific portion of their pre-tax pay, through payroll deduction, to reimburse certain health and dependent care expenses (i.e, medical co-pays, pharmaceutical products, daycare, etc.) with pretax dollars.
Waiver Dollars
Employees who elect to waive the University’s medical and/or dental benefits will receive an amount equal to one-half of the University’s benefit dollars contribution as additional Waiver Credits. To be eligible, employees must show proof of other medical coverage.
403(b) Retirement
The University’s retirement plan is offered through TIAA-CREF (the Teachers Insurance Annuity Association – College Retirement Equities Fund). Upon hire, employees are eligible to participate in the group retirement plan. The University contributes an amount equal to three percent of salary into a TIAA-CREF account in the employee’s name. Additionally, the University will match up to five percent of the employee’s contribution, for a total University contribution of up to eight percent.
Employees are also eligible to contribute their own additional money through TIAA-CREF’s Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA) plan. Employee voluntary contributions are deducted from salary on a tax-deferred basis.
All contributions are vested immediately. Upon termination of employment or retirement, individuals must contact TIAA-CREF regarding their withdrawal options. Participation in the University's TIAA-CREF Retirement Plan is dependent upon continued University employment.
Group Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment
The University provides a life insurance policy which involves accidental death and dismemberment. The premiums for these benefits are paid by the University. Employees can purchase additional supplementary life insurance coverage for employee or family members and pay premiums through payroll deduction.
The University provides for income protection in the event that you are disabled for more than 90 days. The premiums for this benefit are paid by the University.
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Waiver
Employees, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents are eligible for tuition waiver for Dominican University courses after six months of service.
Tuition Exchange Program
Employees are eligible to participate in the Tuition Exchange program, a reciprocal scholarship program for children and other family members of faculty and staff employed at nearly 600 participating institutions.
Leaves Required by Law
Dominican University of California complies with all leaves of absence as required by law.
