Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave:

12+ days of each; accrues biweekly – up to 480 hours annually. Vacation Leave increases with tenure.
Available after 6-month probationary period.

Retirement: Louisiana State Employee Retirement System (LASERS):

Mandatory participation – Employee contributes 8% of wages; Employer contributes 40.1% of base earnings

Retirement: Louisiana Public Employee Deferred Compensation:

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

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

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

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

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 Accident Insurance:

Louisiana State Employee Retirement System (LASERS):

Mandatory participation – Employee contributes 8% of wages; Employer contributes 40.1% of base earnings

Tuition Reimbursement:

Available after 6-month probationary period; Per Semester: Undergraduate – $1,500, 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.