Insurance
MC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, cancer, and voluntary insurance options. Some benefits are employer-paid while others are employee-paid. Most benefits become effective following a 30-day waiting period.
Retirement
Upon employment, the University contributes 7% of employee’s salary to our Defined Contribution (DC) Retirement Plan with TIAA-CREF. This contribution is not a reduction in bi-weekly salary. After five years of service, the University also matches employee contributions based on years of service. The plan follows a five-year vesting schedule. Employees may also contribute to a 403(b) plan through payroll deduction.
Leave
Annual Leave
All regular non-faculty employees who are employed for at least 28 hours per week are eligible to accrue annual leave. Accrual rates and maximum balances vary based on the employee’s standard work schedule. Annual leave is accrued bi-weekly and is subject to annual rollover limits in accordance with University policy.
Sick Leave
Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for eligible employees, with accrual rates and maximum balances determined by the employee’s standard work schedule. Sick leave may be used in accordance with University leave policies and applicable guidelines.
Holidays
The University observes a combination of holidays and seasonal breaks, including extended Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break periods. Holiday schedules are set annually by the President’s Council and may vary by department or campus.
Educational Assistance
For Employees
Full-time non-faculty employees that have been employed at least six months are eligible for educational assistance for eligible coursework taken at the University. Assistance is provided to qualified employees up to the annual limit allowed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The employee pays all applicable fees, books, and materials related to the coursework.
For Employee Dependents and Spouses
The University offers tuition remission to eligible dependents (spouses and children) of full-time faculty and staff. This benefit is for tuition only and applies only to coursework taken for credit toward a baccalaureate degree at MC.
Athletic Activities
Full-time faculty, staff, and their immediate families enjoy complimentary admission to on-campus athletic events with a valid Mississippi College ID.
Baptist Healthplex
The Baptist Healthplex at Mississippi College is a 72,000 square foot facility which includes a walking and running track, aerobic studio, strength training and weight machines, stair climbers, treadmills, ski and rowing machines, racquetball courts, indoor swimming and therapy pools, basketball and volleyball courts, locker rooms, dry sauna and steam rooms. Full-time employees are eligible for membership at a discounted rate of $25/month.
Additional Benefits
- Credit Union Access
- Bookstore Discount
- AT&T Discount
- Tuition Agreements with Local Private Schools
- Employee Baptist Health Clinic Access
