Employee Benefits
Campus Closures and Other Paid Time Off
Closures:
- 1 week in March for Spring Break
- 1 week in November for Fall Break
- 1 - 2 weeks in December/January for Winter Holiday Break
- Summer Hours in June and July
Other Paid Time Off
In addition to annual and sick leave, every FT employee also receives 40 hours of discretionary leave each year (pro-rated for new employees)
Additional Holiday Observances (Campus Closed):
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - 3rd Monday in January
- Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
- * Juneteenth National Independence Day - 19th of June
- * Independence Day - 4th of July
- Labor Day - First Monday in September
- * (Summer Hours schedule applies; The College may elect to observe these Holidays on the closest workday if they occur on a weekend)
EGID
The Employees Group Insurance Division (EGID) website is intended to keep important documents and information related to medical, dental and vision benefits. The website will be updated as revised information becomes available. This is a dedicated site for employees under our Group Plan. Click here to visit the EGID site.
Covid-19 – Paid Sick Leave and Expanded FMLA
Questions about full or partially paid sick leave can be directed to the RSC payroll office at (405) 733-7585 (knorton@rose.edu). Questions about expanded, partially-paid FMLA can be directed to the RSC FMLA Manager, (405) 733-7979 (amiranda@rose.edu).
Health Insurance
Health insurance is available on a pro-rata basis for all regular personnel employed 50 percent or more of the time. The College provides health insurance through the Employees Group Insurance Division and pays your health insurance premium. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following your hire date. Dependent coverage is available at your expense. Rates and summaries are available on the OKHEEI site.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is available at College expense on a pro-rata basis for all regular personnel employed 50 percent or more of the time. The College provides dental insurance through Delta Dental. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following your hire date. Dependent coverage is available at your expense. Rates and summaries are available on the EGID site.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is available at College expense on a pro-rata basis for all regular personnel employed 50 percent or more of the time. The College provides vision insurance through VSP. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following your hire date. Dependent coverage is available at your expense. Rates and summaries are available on the EGID site.
Life Insurance
Life insurance is available at College expense on a pro-rata basis for all regular personnel employed 50 percent or more of the time. The life insurance is provided through Standard Life. Insurance coverage is equal to two times your annual salary. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following your hire date. Additional employee and/or dependent coverage is available at your expense through Standard Life Insurance.
Disability Insurance
Disability insurance is available at College expense on a pro-rata basis for all regular personnel employed 50 percent or more of the time. The College provides long-term disability insurance through American Fidelity. After a ninety day elimination period, the insurance pays 66 2/3% of your gross salary. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following your hire date. Short-term disability is available at your expense.
Retirement
All regular personnel employed 50 percent of the time or more are eligible for membership in the Oklahoma Teachers’ Retirement System at the College expense. Retirement benefits are based on employee compensation. Coverage is effective the first day of employment.
403(b) Retirement
All regular personnel employed 50 percent or more of the time will be enrolled in the 403(b) tax sheltered retirement program. An account will be established on your behalf with Lincoln Financial Group. The College will make a contribution in the amount of 1.5% of your gross salary. The College will match up to 1% of your voluntary salary deferrals. Coverage is effective the first month of employment.
Section 125
The College participates in the IRS Section 125 plan through Chard Snyder.
Annual Leave
All regular personnel employed 50 percent of the time or more, on a 12 month basis, receive annual leave. Accrual rates are based upon years of service and percentage of contract.
Sick Leave
All regular personnel employed 50 percent or more of the time receive sick leave. Accrual rates are based upon percentage of contract.
COBRA
You may continue your health related benefits through the federal COBRA plan upon termination of employment.
Unemployment Compensation
The College is self insured for the unemployment program that is administered by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.
Tuition
Rose State College tuition waivers are available for employees and their dependents.
Please fill out the appropriate form, attach the necessary documentation, obtain the required signatures, and submit it to the appropriate office. Once approved, the cashiers will post the waiver to your account.
Employee Tuition Benefit form (PDF)
Employee Dependent Tuition Benefit form (PDF)
Direct Deposit
Direct Deposit is required for all regular personnel.
Pay Distribution
All regular personnel employed 50 percent of the time or more are paid on the last working day of each month. Nine, 10 and 12-month contracts are all paid in twelve installments.
