Employee Benefits Summary

(Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of CSB/SJU and in accordance with applicable policies.)

The College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University (CSB/SJU) provides a comprehensive fringe benefit program.  This brochure provides a summary of the current benefits offered at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.  
 
HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees are eligible for coverage in the health insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire.  If you elect medical coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents.  The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit.  The Plan also uses a preferred provider network system where discounts are applied when utilizing health care providers in the network.  Care received outside of the preferred provider network is covered, but at a higher cost to the employee and the institution.

DENTAL INSURANCE
Employees are eligible for coverage in the dental insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire.  If you elect dental coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents.  The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit.  This plan also uses a preferred provider network where discounts are applied when utilizing providers in the network.  Care received outside of the preferred provider network is covered, but at a higher cost to the employee and the institution.

AFLAC SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
This voluntary plan offers an additional level of financial protection for you and your family in the event of a serious accident or illness.

LIFE INSURANCE
CSB/SJU provides a Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) policy to employees.  This insurance is effective on the first of the month following date of hire.  The amount of term insurance provided is based on your annual salary as follows: 
 
Salary                              Life Insurance
$0-$20,000                            $50,000
$20,001-$37,500                   $75,000
$37,501-$50,000                   $90,000
$50,001+                               $100,000
 
Employer provided life insurance in excess of $50,000 is subject to imputed income tax (a tax on the value of the premium). 
 
You may also purchase additional life insurance in increments of one, two, three, or four times your annual salary.  There is also a dependent life insurance package available.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY
After one year of benefit eligible employment, CSB/SJU provides disability coverage in the event of an illness or injury that prevents you from working.  This plan provides a benefit that equals 60% of your basic monthly earnings to a maximum monthly benefit of $11,000.  This benefit may be payable, provided the employee is unable to perform the usual and customary duties of his/her occupation. 
                             
VACATION

Paid vacation is accrued based upon FTE and the number of years employed.  Vacation is cumulative from year to year to a maximum of 240 hours.  
 
Employees working 100% time receive the following:
                            
Years of Service                              Full-time annual accrual
0 to end of 2nd year                           10 days
beginning 3rd to end of 5th year     13 days
beginning 6th to end of 10th year   16 days
beginning 11th year and beyond     20 days

HOLIDAYS
Full-time employees receive 18 paid holidays a year:
New Year’s Eve Day                  Juneteenth                       
New Year’s Day                          Independence Day           
Martin Luther King Day          Labor Day                          
Good Friday                                Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Easter Monday                           Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day                             Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve Day                    Friday following Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
The additional days between the Christmas Day holiday and New Year’s Eve holiday.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
These plans allow employees to set aside part of their salary on a pretax basis to pay for IRS approved expenses. 

VISION PLAN
This voluntary plan offers affordable vision coverage for routine eye exams, eyeglass lenses and frames, and contact lenses. Discounts on hearing exams and hearing aids are also included.

TUITION REMISSION
Tuition remission is an educational benefit provided by CSB/SJU.  A full time employee and spouse (if applicable) are eligible for tuition free educational benefits the first full semester after six months of employment.  The payment of special fees is the responsibility of the employee.  Full time employees may enroll for one undergraduate course per term, which includes summer; up to a maximum of 2 courses per year. 

There is also a tuition remission program for dependent children of full time employees.  This program provides a financial resource to a son or daughter for meeting the tuition costs of undergraduate education.  Eligibility begins the fall or spring semester following 2 years (24 months) of continuous full-time employment.  CSB/SJU will grant tuition remission the next full semester to the dependent, providing the dependent meets the academic requirements.   There are also two consortia programs in which CSB/SJU participate where employees' children may apply for scholarships to attend other colleges/universities. 
 
PARENTAL LEAVE
A paid leave (up to 15 days) will be granted to eligible employees upon the birth or adoption of a child, pro-rated based on FTE.  New employees are eligible for this benefit after twelve months of employment.
 
SICK LEAVE
Full-time employees earn up to 9 days of sick leave per year, pro-rated based on FTE. 
Sick leave is cumulative from year to year up to a maximum of 720 hours (90 days).  Employees may also use accumulated personal sick leave to care for ill family members.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free counseling resource available to
all employees and immediate family members.  EAP counselors can help you identify problems and concerns regarding family, marriage, emotions, alcohol or drugs, financial difficulties, legal issues and job stress.  All contacts between you, your family, and the EAP are provided as a benefit from CSB/SJU and are kept strictly confidential.
 
RETIREMENT
Defined Contribution Plan
CSB/SJU provides a retirement program for all qualified full time employees.  The program is administered by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA).

Enrollment in the retirement plan will be effective the first day of the month following the date of hire unless the employee elects to opt-out.

The employee/employer contributions are as follows:
 
Year                                      Employee Contribution                       CSB/SJU Contribution
   1                                                         3%                                                    1%
   2                                                         3%                                                    3%
   3                                                         3%                                                    5%
   4                                                         3%                                                    7%
   5                                                         3%                                                    9%
 
Supplemental Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
In addition to the regular plan, a benefit eligible employee may voluntarily elect to contribute to this plan.
 
TUITION ASSISTANCE
The tuition assistance plan is an educational grant provided by CSB/SJU to a qualified son or daughter of a full time employee toward meeting the tuition costs at Saint John's Preparatory School.  The dependent must meet the eligibility criteria in order to receive this grant.
 
CONTACT INFORMATION
Saint John's University                                               College of Saint Benedict
Human Resources Office                                            Human Resources Office
Quadrangle 127                                                             Schoenecker 
Collegeville, MN  56321                                              St. Joseph, MN 56374
Phone (320) 363-5500                                                Phone (320) 363-5500
Fax (320) 363-6092                                                    Fax (320) 363-6092
* Benefits subject to change annually                        
Revised 9/21/2023