Non-Stat Full Time Temporary Staff with One Year Appointments

• Health Insurance ~ Univera PPO Signature Plans

  Health coverage is effective the 1st of the month following hire effective date; proof of dependents required.

  • Gold Plan - Co-Pay
  • Silver Plan - Deductible and Co-Insurance
• Dental Insurance ~ MetLife

  Dental coverage is effective the 1st of the month following hire effective date; premiums are the responsibility of the employee.

• Vision Insurance ~ EyeMed

  Vision coverage is effective the 1st of the month following hire effective date; premiums are the responsibility of the employee.

• Holidays

  The University designates 12 paid holidays per calendar year.

• Paid Benefit Leave

  Temporary staff will be eligible for 10 benefit days during their one year appointment. If employee has less than a one year appointment, benefit days will be prorated based on appointment. Benefit days can be used as vacation, sick, or personal days with supervisory approval. Paid leave days for temporary employees will not be paid upon termination.

• Retirement Plan ~ 403B Plan TIAA

  A defined contribution plan is mandatory for all full-time employees scheduled to work at least 1000 hours per year. Alfred University contributes 7% of your base salary. Employees contribute 5% of their base salaries. Vesting is immediate.

• Supplemental Retirement Plan

  Employees may also contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars to a Supplemental Retirement Annuity to enhance their retirement savings.

• Group Travel Insurance

  Travel Accident insurance covers employees traveling on University Business (not including commuting to or from work) at no cost to the employee.

• Short-term Disability Insurance ~ Sun Life

  Regular, full-time employees can elect short-term disability coverage upon hire or during open enrollment. This insurance will provide you with 26 work weeks off from work should you become disabled. This benefit will provide 50% of weekly earnings ($1,500 maximum weekly benefit). Premiums are the responsibility of the employee.

• Short-term Disability Insurance ~ State of New York

  Coverage begins after four consecutive weeks of service for full-time employees; after 25 regular work days for part-time employees. This insurance will provide you with 26 work weeks off from work should you become disabled. This benefit will provide 50% of weekly earnings ($170 maximum weekly benefit). There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.

• Paid Family Leave ~ Sun Life

  Full-time employees are covered after 26 weeks of employment, part-time employees are covered after 175 days of employment. This leave provides paid time off to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child, to care for a family member with a serious health condition, or assist loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad on active military duty. This leave provides a 12 week maximum benefit at 67% of weekly wages, up to the New York State Average Weekly Wage. Employees are responsible for the cost of the premium.

• Flexible Spending Accounts ~ Benefit Resource

  Dependent Care and Medical Flex: These are flexible spending account programs that provide employees with the opportunity of paying for medical, child care, elder care, or other dependent care expenses on a tax-free basis.

• Parking

  Parking of employee vehicles is free of charge. Employees must register vehicles with the Public Safety office. Registration with the appropriate permit displayed allows employees to park in designated areas. The University will not be held liable for parking tickets, expenses or losses associated with this benefit.

• Identification Card

  Photos for Alfred University ID cards are taken in the Human Resources Office, Greene Hall. Use of some facilities, eligibility for a parking sticker or library card, and entrance to certain University activities requires such proof of identification.

• Campus Recreational Facilities

  McLane Center houses a pool and a multi-purpose gymnasium, basketball, volleyball, tennis courts, etc. Facilities are available free of charge to Alfred University employees and dependents. The Fitness Center, also located in McLane Center, is available free of charge for employees and their immediate families.

• Use of Herrick and Scholes Libraries

  With the employee ID card, library privileges, including circulation and reference services, are available free of charge.

• Email Address

  Employees are issued an email address free of charge upon orientation. Email is the official means of communication at Alfred University; therefore, all employees must use their Alfred University account.

• Payroll

  Employees are paid every other Friday on a two week lagged payroll. Depending on your start date within a pay-period, you may have to wait up to 5 weeks before receiving a full paycheck. Bi-weekly timesheets are due in BannerWeb by the Wednesday after a pay-period ends or monthly attendance reports are required to be submitted to track any benefit time taken.

Please refer to the Human Resources Benefits Website for further clarification.

The University reserves the right to amend, delete or change the cost arrangements of any benefit plan, or part thereof, any time, at its sole discretion, and without prior notice to employees or retirees. In addition, the University offers no guarantee or warranty of benefits to employees or retirees.

Revised 6/15/2021