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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:

 

Medical Insurance (Wellmark BC/BS)

  • Rates and plans effective through 12/31/2026

Dental Insurance (Delta Dental)

  • Rates and plans effective through 12/31/2026
    • Single Plan Coverage (Employee contribution):  $4.60/semi-monthly
    • Employee +1 Coverage (Employee Contribution):  $25.19/semi-monthly
    • Family Plan Coverage(Employee contribution):   $32.00/semi-monthly

Vision Insurance (Delta Vision)

  • Rates and plans effective through 12/31/2026
    • Single Plan Coverage (Employee contribution):  $3.45/semi-monthly
    • Employee +1 Coverage (Employee contribution):  $6.57/semi-monthly
    • Family Plan Coverage (Employee contribution):  $9.20/semi-monthly

Life & AD&D Insurance (Reliance Standard Life)

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

Long Term Disability Insurance (Reliance Standard Life)

  • Waiting Period is 180 days/6 months.
  • Coverage 60% of employee's basic monthly earnings, up to a maximum of $8,000.
  • Employer paid benefit 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):  $8.50/semi-monthly
  • Ultimate Advisor Plus (Employee contribution):  $11.63/semi-monthly

Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts

  • Medical Expense and Dependent Care Reimbursement Program.
  • Set aside pretax income for qualifying medical and dependent care expenses. 

TIAA-CREF Retirement 403(b) Plan

  • Full-time and part-time employees are eligible to make contributions to the plan: Pretax or Roth.
  • One year waiting period for employer match.  Waiting period is waived if employee has worked full-time in higher education over the last 12 months and has 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).
  • 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 athletic facilities at no cost, including fitness classes
  • Entrance to Coe events, programs and athletic events at faculty/staff cost (often free)
  • Free Parking

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
    • Holidays
    • Sick Leave
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