Career Opportunities at NLU

Employee Benefits at NLU

National-Louis University offers a comprehensive employee benefits program to its employees. Most benefits require full time employment of 30 hours per week. Most plans are effective on the first of the month following an employee’s first day, unless hired on the first of the month, in which case the employee’s benefits would be effective on their date of hire. Many benefits are also available for spouses, domestic partners and dependents.

The summaries contained herein are intended for general information only. In all cases, the plan document is the governing document and shall supersede.

Health and Wellness Benefits.

  • Medical Insurance - National Louis University offers a choice of a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans for all employees, as well as two network option Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans for Illinois employees. All three plans are administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Illinois, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Coverage is also available for employees' spouse, domestic partner and/or dependents
  • Prescription Drug Coverage - As a participant in any of the three medical insurance plans, employees will also be included in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois' prescription drug plan.
  • Dental Insurance - National Louis University offers a choice of two dental plans administered by MetLife. PPO plan benefits include out-of-network coverage while Co-Pay plan benefits are limited to network providers. The MetLife dental network includes more than 86,000 providers nationwide.
  • Vision Insurance - National Louis University offers vision insurance through Vision Service Plan (VSP). Benefits include eye exams, glasses and/or contact lenses every 12 months, as well as discounts on Lasik treatment

Additional Insurance Options.

  • Long-Term Disability - National-Louis University provides a basic LTD policy of 60% of an employee’s annual salary, up to $1,000 per month.  In addition, employees may purchase, through payroll deductions, additional coverage of 66 2/3% of their annual salary, up to $7,500 per month.
  • Short-Term Disability - National-Louis University offers voluntary Short-Term Disability insurance to its full time employees through payroll deductions. Coverage may be purchased that will pay 60% of an employee’s base salary, up to a benefit of $2,000 per month for up to 12 weeks.
  • Life Insurance - National-Louis University provides a Life Insurance policy that is equal to an employee’s annual salary, to a maximum of $100,000.  In addition, employees may purchase, through payroll deductions, supplemental Life Insurance in increments of $10,000 up to a maximum of $650,000.  Coverage is also available for employees’ spouse, domestic partner and/or dependents.
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment - National-Louis University provides an AD&D policy that is equal to an employee’s annual salary, to a maximum of $100,000.  In addition, employees may purchase, through payroll deductions, supplemental AD&D coverage in increments of $10,000 up to a maximum of $250,000.  Coverage is also available for employees’ spouse, domestic partner and/or dependents

Educational Benefits.

  • Tuition Waivers - National-Louis University encourages its employees to pursue continuing education and degree programs.  Eligibility for the Tuition Waiver program begins after six months of employment and extends to spouses, domestic partners dependent children and non-dependent children.  Certain tuition benefits are subject to taxation per IRS regulations.
  • Tuition Exchange Plans - National-Louis University participates in two tuition exchange programs with hundreds of colleges and universities throughout the United States.  Participation is limited by the policy of the recipient school and/or certain employment requirements.

 

Retirement Benefits.

  • 403(b) Retirement Annuity (RA) - Administered by TIAA-CREF, the RA is the matching portion of the 403(b) Retirement Plan.  When an employee has achieved one year of service to the University or to another educational institution immediately preceding their employment at the University, participants can elect to defer 4% of their gross salary on a pre-tax basis, and the University will contribute an amount equal to 7% of an employee’s gross salary.  Participants are immediately 100% vested in University contributions, and have a choice of 22 investment elections.
  • 403(b) Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity (GSRA) - Administered by TIAA-CREF, the GSRA is an unmatched, tax-deferred plan that employees can begin making pre-tax contributions to, immediately upon hire.  Participants have a choice of 22 investment elections.
  • Retiree Insurance Benefits - National-Louis University employees who retire at or above age 65 with 10 years of continuous full-time employment have the option of continuing their health insurance coverage at the retiree’s expense through a Medicare Supplemental Plan.

Reimbursement Accounts.

  • Health Care Reimbursement Account - National Louis University offers employees the option to set aside up to $3,000 per plan year on a pre-tax basis for allowable medical expenses such as co-pays, deductibles, some over-the-counter medications and many out-of-pocket dental and vision care expenses, per IRS guidelines.
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account - National Louis University offers employees the option to set aside up to $5,000 per plan year on a pre-tax basis for day care and other qualified expenses, per IRS guidelines.

Employee Assistance Plan.

  • Counseling Resources and Referrals - National Louis University provides employees and their families’ access to counseling, education and resources for any personal, work or stress related problem through Perspectives, LTD.  Voluntary use of this program is strictly confidential.
  • Perspectives Work Life Program - Perspectives Work Life Program provides pre-screened resources to simplify employees’ lives.  By providing direct access to dependent care consultants, attorneys, financial consultants and concierge services, employees will have one less thing to worry about.

Paid Time Off Plans.

  • Vacation Days - Full time staff employees of National Louis University accrue 1.17 days of vacation per month, for a total of 14 days per year, until reaching their 5th anniversary, at which point they accrue 1.59 days per month, for a total of 19 days per year.
  • Sick Days - Full time staff employees of National Louis University accrue 0.83 sick days per month, for a total of 10 days per year.  Employees are permitted to carry over their unused sick time each year, up to a maximum of 90 days.
  • University Holidays - National Louis University recognizes nine paid holidays per year.  The paid holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  In addition, National Louis University is closed between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, for which employees also receive paid time off.

Voluntary Benefits.

  • Legal Services Plan - National Louis University employees have access to a Pre-Paid Legal Plan through Hyatt Legal Plan.  The Hyatt Legal Plan provides legal advice and assistance for many personal legal matters.
  • Banking Discounts - National Louis University offers banking discount programs for its employees at a large area financial institution.
  • Computer Purchase Program - National Louis University offers employees a discounted computer purchase program upon achieving 6 months of full time employment.
  • Home & Auto Insurance Discounts - National Louis University employees have access to discounted Home and Auto Insurance policies through MetLife.
  • Pet Insurance Discounts - National Louis University employees have access to discounted Pet Insurance plans through Veterinary Pet Insurance.