Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave:

96 hours of each is earned in the first year; accrues biweekly – max of 480 hours annually. Vacation Leave increases with tenure.
Available after 6-month probationary period.

Health Insurance + Prescription Plan (Louisiana State’s Office of Group Benefits):

100% paid health plans for Employee and child(ren); premiums for family coverage subsidized.

Louisiana State Employee Retirement System (LASERS):

Mandatory participation – Employee contributes 8% of wages; defined benefit plan.

Louisiana Public Employee Deferred Compensation:

Voluntary 457b retirement plan; employer matches up to 3% of employee contributions.

Vision Plan:

Employer pays 100% of cost for employee; premiums for dependent/spouse coverage subsidized.

Dental Insurance:

Employer pays 100% of cost for employee; premiums for dependent/spouse coverage subsidized.

Accident Insurance:

Holiday Pay:

Life Insurance + Accidental Death and Dismemberment:

Employer pays 50% of cost through State Group plan; other voluntary plans available.

Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance:

Tuition Reimbursement:

Available after 6-month probationary period; Per Semester: Undergraduate – $3,000 / Graduate – $4,000.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

Voluntary employee paid options; allots pre-tax dollars for health, wellness, and dependent care expenses.

Employee Assistance Program:

Free and confidential; available to employees and household. Provides counseling, legal, and financial services.

Miscellaneous Benefits:

Free Uniforms and Meals.
Paid Training for all Employees.
Wireless Plan Discounts – AT&T and Verizon.
Employment qualifies for enrollment in Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan.
Annual Performance Evaluations; opportunity for merit-based pay increases; 0-6% annually.