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Benefits Information

Coe College Employee Benefits 

Employees who average 30 hours per week over at least 9 months are eligible for the following benefits:

Health Insurance (Wellmark BC/BS)

  • Rates and plans effective through 12/31/2024
  Out of State Residents
$1,500 ALLIANCE SELECT		 Iowa Resident
$1,500 BLUE CHOICE		 $3,200 HDHP*
Deductible $1,500 / $3,000 $1,500 / $3,000 $3,200 / $6,000
Out of Pocket Maximum $3,000 / $6,000 $3,000 / $6,000 $6,000 / $12,000
Single Plan Coverage      
Employee Contribution $69 / month $69 / month $70 / month
Employee +1 Coverage      
Employee Contribution $364.78 / month $364.78 / month $370.06 / month
Family Plan Coverage      
Employee Contribution $428 / month $428 / month $428 / month

*Health Savings Account (HSA): Annually, Coe will contribute $500 to HSA account for single coverage or $1000 for family plans. 

Dental Insurance (Delta Dental)

  • Rates and plans effective through 12/31/2024
    • Single Plan Coverage: (Employee contribution) $9.20/month
    • Employee +1 Coverage (Employee Contribution $50.37/month
    • Family Plan Coverage: (Employee contribution) $64.00/month

Vision Insurance (Delta Vision)

  • Rates and plans effective through 12/31/2024
    • Single Plan Coverage: (Employee contribution) $6.90/month
    • Employee +1 Coverage (Employee contribution) $13.14/month
    • Family Plan Coverage: (Employee contribution) $17.66/month

Life & AD&D Insurance (Reliance Standard Life)

  • Amount of base salary rounded to the nearest thousand for each benefit.
  • Employer paid for all eligible full time employees.
  • Supplemental life insurance available. Employee paid at group rate.

Long Term Disability Insurance (Reliance Standard Life)

  • Following six month waiting period, covers 60% of basic monthly earnings up to a maximum of
    $8,000.
  • Employer paid for all eligible full time employees.

Pet Programs (Pet Benefit Solutions)

  • PetPlus Product and Rx Discount Plan. Cost determined by number of pets.
  • Pet Assure Veterinary Discount Plan. Cost determined by number of pets.
  • Pet Best Pet Health Insurance. Employees are provided individual quotes and make payments directly to carrier.

Legal Services (ARAG)

  • Ultimate Advisor: (Employee contribution) $17/month
  • Ultimate Advisor Plus: (Employee contribution $23.25/month

Flexible Spending Accounts

Medical Expense and Dependent Care Reimbursement Program

  • Pre-tax flexible spending available for qualifying medical and dependent care expenses

TIAA-CREF Retirement Plan

  • Fulltime and part time employees are eligible to make contributions to the plan.
  • Fulltime employees are match eligible after one year of service, unless employed by one institution of higher education during the previous 12 months and have 1,000 work hours.
  • Employee contribution required for employer match

Tuition Exemption

Tuition Exemption for eligible employees

  • Full tuition exemption for regular credit courses offered by Coe College.
  • If degree seeking, must be accepted by Coe College, and coursework/schedule is approved by supervisor.

Tuition Exemption for eligible family members

  • Eligible spouses receive a 50% tuition reduction.
  • Full tuition exemption at Coe College for dependent children of eligible employees.
  • Dependent children of Coe employees may be eligible for Tuition Exchange among the ACM (Associated Colleges of the Midwest Consortium). A 1 year waiting period applies to ACM tuition exchange.
  • Dependent children of eligible Coe employees may be eligible for tuition discount/exemption in participation with Tuition Exchange, Inc., a national tuition exchange program.

All employees are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Use of library facility and resources
  • Use of athletic facilities at no cost, including fitness classes
  • Entrance to Coe events, programs and athletic events at faculty/staff cost (often free)
  • Free Parking
  • Participation in the wellness program, including free fall blood draw/profile
  • Rental of alumni house at employee rate
  • Use of Notary Public
  • Attendance to Thursday Forum at no charge
  • Eligibility for Linn Area or Collins Credit Union membership

This is a summary of benefits.  Coe College reserves the right to change policies and regulations governing all employee benefits and all benefits are subject to eligibility and policies outlined in the employee handbook.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

  • EAP provides a variety of counseling, consultations, resources and coaching benefits for you and your family members. Your EAP benefits are cost-free to you, confidential and available 24/7/365. All Coe College employees are eligible to use the resources of the Employee Assistance Program.

Faculty Benefits

Full-time/Adjunct (4 courses per year or more)
 

  • 9 month appointment, 6 course load per year (typically 3 courses in the fall and 3 in the spring)
  • Liberal sabbatical eligibility
  • Teach Top Students - Coe's incoming classes on average score 25 on the ACT
  • Ability to travel abroad with students by teaching/co-teaching a May-Term class
  • Support for maintaining required certifications and professional development
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Full-time Admin & Staff Employee Benefits

Hourly and Salary Positions - ¾ to Full Year

  • Paid Leave: (pro-rated for employees averaging less than 40 hrs/week)
    • Vacation Days - 22 days per fiscal year (pro-rated in year one for start date after July 1)
    • Sick Leave - Accrue 2 days per month up to maximum of 130 days
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