Benefits Information

Broward College is a lifelong learning community that promotes educational growth and development. It is also a community of caring and hardworking professionals striving for the highest ethical standards and social responsibility while achieving student success. Broward College offers a competitive and comprehensive package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Your Benefits Team provides education and resources that will assist you in making informed decisions for your current and future needs. Working at Broward College is not just a job it is a family.

In accordance to the federal Transparency in Coverage rules, you may access machine-readable files by accessing Cigna's compliance site.

Health Benefits

All full-time employees, their spouse/domestic partners and eligible dependents qualify for benefits on the first of the month following 30 consecutive days of employment.

Medical & Prescription Plan

Enjoy a very low-cost option with an attached Health Reimbursement account funded by the College.

Dental Plan

At no cost for full-time employee coverage and low cost for family coverage. Broward College’s Dental Clinic provides cleanings at a reduced cost for all employees.

Disability Income Protection

Automatically enrolled in Broward College Long Term Disability plan at no cost.

Preventive Services

Flu vaccines, health screenings, personalized coaching and web portal to manage it all.

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Confidential access to professional counseling services. No cost for you or household members to consult with EAP counselor.

Sick leave pool

Eligible to join during open enrollment after one year of full-time employment. Donate 2 sick days and then you can apply for up to a maximum of 40 days, after accrued sick and vacation leave is depleted.

Vision Care

Low cost vision plan available for full-time employees. Broward College’s Vision Care Clinic offers complete eye exams at a reduced cost for all employees.”

Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death (AD&D)

Full-time employees are covered at no cost at one-times annual salary up to $250,000. Additional life insurance coverage can be purchased for the employee, spouse and children.

Optional Insurance Coverage

Additional Insurance policies available for Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Accident, Hospital Confinement, Critical Illness and Long-Term Care.

Educational Benefits

Tuition Assistance

The Tuition Assistance Program provides fee waivers to full-time employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and dependent children 24 years of age or younger for courses taken at Broward College minus the associated fees.

Tuition Reimbursement

The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides reimbursement to full time regular employees and is paid at the current in-state tuition rate based on the average of FAU and FIU's tuition rate

Professional Development

Funding available for travel to seminars, conferences and workshops for full-time regular employees

Sabbatical Leave

Continuing contract faculty and administrators can apply for paid leave for initiation/continuation of degree, formal study, work practicum, research or other professional development activities related to current or future Broward College employment.

Calendar & Leave Benefits

Broward College offers its full-time Administrators and Professional Technical Staff (PTS) time off such as vacation, sick, and personal time off. Faculty are eligible for sick and personal time off. Other types of paid and unpaid leaves are available to our full-time employees to support family, personal, professional, and civic needs. Broward College observes eight federal holidays and closes for Spring Break as well as up to two weeks for winter break.

Calendar & Leave Benefits
Employee Type	Duty Days	Sick (Accumulated one day per month)
Administrators & Professional Technical Staff	238	12
Campus Safety Positions	260	12
Instructional Faculty	163	8
Some Instructional Faculty & Some Counselors	194	10
Librarians	225	11

Financial Benefits

*indicates may have some cost to the employee

Optional Legal Plan provides its members with legal advice and discounted fee representation on all types of legal services.

Full-time and part-time employees may choose either the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan. Employer contribution in accordance to FL Statues after vesting. Faculty, administrators and some exempt professional technical staff may choose the Community College Optional Retirement Program (CCORP) with immediate vesting.

Full-time and part-time employees may choose either the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
Faculty, administrators and some exempt professional technical staff may choose the Community College Optional Retirement Program (CCORP)
Adjunct faculty members contribute to an Alternative Social Security Retirement Plan.

May reduce cost of out-of-pocket, non-reimbursable medical expenses and dependent care expenses by enrolling in the flexible spending plan
Voluntary plan that allows you to set aside a portion of salary pre-tax to cover expenses

You contribute and are eligible for all benefits
Contributions are shared equally by you and the college

May participate in supplemental retirement 403(b) and/or 457(b) plans any time during the year
Allow you to tailor your own retirement package to meet individual needs by electing how much money to contribute
Amount is automatically deducted from your paycheck before taxes

Awards & Recognition

Broward College offers programs designed to honor, show appreciation, and recognize faculty and staff for their excellence in service that goes above and beyond in support of the College's mission and vision.

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