Human Resources Presents 'For Your Benefit' Series

The Office of Human Resources presents 'For Your Benefit: A Series of Information Sessions on Benefits Topics"

The learning series, "For Your Benefit," continues with sessions geared toward resources, planning and guidance on topics including our various employee benefit plans and life issues, such as University Compensation program, Tuition Remission benefit, University benefit package overview and more. 

Session 2, "Back by Popular Demand! 'Using your Tuition Benefit'," will take place March 7, 2:30-4:00 p.m., The DeNaples Center, 401 - Theatre

The Tuition benefit is one of the most significant benefits of working at the University, and we encourage employees to take advantage of it. Employees can pursue an undergraduate degree, learn for their own enrichment, or pursue a graduate degree. This workshop will be presented by a team to provide a full overview of all of the benefits associated with remission:

• BethAnn McCartney, Benefits Manager, will provide an overview of the many ways eligible employees can take advantage of this benefit for themselves, and for their dependents,
  
  
• Jonathan Kirby, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, will share information about the Tuition Exchange program, and
  
  
• Melissa Afshari, Associate Director, Graduate Admissions, will join the conversation to provide information about the Admissions process for both undergraduate and graduate level coursework, as well as High School Scholars.

Session 3 will take place April 18, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. BRN 228

The University of Scranton fosters a spirit of caring, grounded in Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, by providing an outstanding benefits package to its employees. Our comprehensive benefits and resources are designed to promote and sustain the health and wellness of employees and their families, and to help employees invest wisely in their future.

Session 1 was hosted Feb. 28 by Patti Tetreault, Vice President for Human Resources with an overview of The University of Scranton's staff compensation program, which has been in place since 2017 and provides a structure for pay grades and pay adjustments. 

University benefits package includes:

• Health care plan choices that include medical, dental and vision
  
  
• A University-supported retirement savings plan
  
  
• Tuition remission and tuition exchange plans for employees and their families
  
  
• Short and long-term disability programs
  
  
• Life Insurance
  
  
• Generous paid time off
  
  
• An employee assistance program
  
  
• Mission and Community Service Leave
  
  
• Alternative work schedule program

Join BethAnn McCartney, Benefits Manager and Eileen Notarianni, Benefits Specialist, for an overview of the University’s benefit package and important steps to access the benefits.