Summary of Benefits for Full-Time Physical Plant Employees
Vacation
Vacation allowance is computed as of May 31st annually and awarded on June 1st and may not be carried forward one year to another.
Two (2) weeks after one year
Three (3) weeks after five years
Four (4) weeks after ten years
Five (5) weeks after twenty years
Holidays
No waiting period. Eleven (11) per year as specified by the University. Two are floating holidays, which may be taken during the fiscal year (after successful completion of your introductory period), or they will be forfeited.
Sick time
Sick leave is accrued at the rate of one day for each calendar month worked. Total days not to exceed sixty-five (65). You may use two sick days per fiscal year for personal business that can not be conducted during non-working hours. The "personal days" must be approved by your supervisor.
Group Life Insurance
You are eligible on the first of the month following your date of employment. Value is two times your annual salary.
Health Insurance
Beginning May 1, 2009, Clark will offer eligible faculty and staff a choice of six health plans. Four are HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans; the other two are PPO (Preferred Provider Organization). The University will contribute $ 336.00 per month toward any individual plan; or $764.00 per month toward any family plan. You are eligible on the first of the month following your date of employment. Your cost per month effective May 1, 2009 is listed below depending on the plan and coverage you select.
| Plan | Individual | Family |
| Fallon Community Health Plan Direct | $ 82.64 | $324.52 |
| Fallon Community Health Plan Select | $209.51 | $656.66 |
| Fallon Community Health Plan Premium Saver 500 | $162.44 | $533.00 |
| Fallon Community Health Plan PPO | $310.43 | $915.26 |
| Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - HMO | $429.15 | $1,225.39 |
| Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - PPO | $518.47 | $1,457.62 |
Plan descriptions are available in the Office of Human Resources.
Dental Insurance
You are eligible on the first of the month following your date of employment. Rates are effective May 1, 2009. The monthly cost to you is:
| Individual | Family | |
| Dental Blue | $47.65 | $107.92 |
Disability Insurance
You are eligible on the first of the month following your date of employment. Benefit will pay 60% of your covered monthly salary to a limit of $10,000 per month in benefits if you are totally disabled for a continuous period of six months or longer (less any amount received from Social Security or Worker's Compensation). The University assumes the cost of this benefit. In addition, if already enrolled in the University retirement plan at the time of disability, a 15% contribution will be made to your retirement plan while you are collecting disability income (up to age 65).
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.
Tuition Program (benefits below apply to those hired after June 1, 1996)
1. COPACE (College of Professional and Continuing Education)
Employee: Effective the semester following employment, the employee may take two undergraduate or one graduate course per semester in the College of Professional and Continuing Education, full tuition waived. Spouse/Child: In addition, after one year of employment, either your spouse or one child may take one undergraduate or one graduate course per semester with Clark paying $500 toward tuition. (2009-2010 full tuition costs are: UG = $900/course; GR = $1,800/course).
2. Graduate School of Management (GSOM)
Employee: Effective the semester following employment, the employee may take two (2) courses per semester, pending acceptance through the GSOM admissions process. Spouse/Child: After one year of full-time employment either your spouse or one child may take one course per semester with a $1,000 waiver, pending acceptance through the admissions process. (Fall 2009-2010 full tuition costs are: $3,310/14-week course and $1,655/7-week course).
3. Undergraduate Tuition for Dependent Children Matriculating Toward a Degree
After three years of full-time employment, your dependent children under age 25 may attend the University’s day undergraduate college (pending acceptance through the admissions process) or COPACE full or part-time with tuition cost waived for up to 36 courses or an earned degree, whichever comes first.
Automobile/Homeowners Insurance
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.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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.