Vacation time pro-rated based on the number of hours you work and is allocated at the rate of one week's paid vacation for every full quarter worked. New employees are eligible to take their earned vacation time (in consultation with their supervisor) after completion of a satisfactory 6-month introductory review. Clark's fiscal year begins on June 1st, and quarters begin on September, December and March each year. As of July 1st each year, you may only have the maximum annual number of days allowed (20 days for 12 month positions; 18 days for 11 month positions, etc.) carried forward. Any additional days will be forfeited.
On/about June 1st, September 1st, December 1st, and March 1st each year you will be allocated earned vacation according to the following schedule:
On Sept 1st:
On December 1st, March 1st, June 1st: HR/Payroll will allocate 5 days at the end of each full quarter worked.
No waiting period. Ten (10) per year as specified by the University. One is a floating holiday which may be taken during the fiscal year. You earn the floating holiday after you have been employed for three (3) months. You must take the floating holiday during the fiscal year, or it will be forfeited. Employess holding positions of less than 12 months/year receive pay for holidays that fall during weeks worked.
The Formula for calculating holiday day for part-time staff:
| Number of regular hours worked per week | |
| ___________________________________ = | 5 days |
| Hours of Holiday Pay |
You may not exceed the number of hours authorized to work in a given week. For example, if you work 20 hours a week, four days a week:
20 ____ = 4 hours Holiday Pay 5You may only work 16 hours that week - for a total of 20 paid hours.
Sick leave is accrued at the rate of one (1) day for each calendar month worked (based on hours worked). Total days accrued not to exceed 65. You may use two sick days per year for personal business. The "personal days" must be approved by your supervisor.
University Retirement Plan – 403(b) Defined Contribution Plan
Vendor choices: TIAA/CREF or Fidelity
This is a voluntary tax-deferred retirement plan. You are eligible to participate if your position is approved for 1,000 or more hours/year and you actually work at least 1,000 hours/year. You may join the first of any month and must contribute 5% of your salary. There is a 2-year wait before you are eligible for the University’s 10% contribution to this plan. However, if you have previously worked in a regular position (not as a student or a temporary worker) at another higher educational institution, the time you worked at this predecessor employer may be counted toward Clark’s 2-year wait. Documentation on the dates of employment from the previous employer may be required. If you wish to contribute more than 5% of your salary, you may enroll in Clark’s Supplemental Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan (SRA). Detailed information is available in the HR Office.
Deferred Compensation Plan - Supplemental Retirement Annuity (GSRA)
You are eligible on first of month following date of hire. The SRA is an alternative tax sheltered annuity for employees who want to contribute funds in addition to the 5% being accumulated under the University’s regular Defined Contribution Plan retirement plan; or for employees who work less than 1,000 year.
You are entitled to use the University libraries and athletic facilities (pool, weight room, fitness center, racquetball courts, etc.). In addition, with your Clark I.D. you can attend special events on campus.
Auto and/or homeowners insurance is available through the Knight-Dik Insurance Agency. A 6-10% group discount is provided if you select automatic payroll deduction. Please call Knight-Dik directly (508-753-6353) for details.
The EAP enables Clark employees and their family members to obtain, at no cost to the employee, confidential assessment and referral services for issues such as child care, elder care, legal matters, alcoholism, drug abuse, stress, emotional problems, marital and family conflicts, financial concerns, and much more. This is a totally confidential service. Clark's EAP provider is The Wellness Corporation in Shrewsbury, MA. Call directly: 1-800-828-6025.
Part time staff working at least 17.5 hour/week is eligible to participate in Flexible Spending Accounts. The University provides at no cost to you the opportunity for you to set aside a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to be used to pay for qualified health care and/or dependent care expenses. A debit card with the annual amount you elect will be provided. You may set aside $100 to $5000 for each of the health and/or dependent care accounts thus lowering your taxable income. See the Office of Human Resources for a complete plan description and enrollment forms. New employees have until the first of the month following their date of hire to elect this benefit or may wait until the annual open enrollment period.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Please contact the Human Resources Office is you have questions about benefits. 508-793-7294 or HR@clarku.edu