Employee Benefits
Office of People & Culture Summary of Benefits
Jacksonville University is proud to provide robust employee benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- HSA/FSA eligibility
- Retirement - including up to 6% employer match
- 100% Employer Sponsored Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program
- 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Benefits for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Generous vacation and sick time and additional holiday breaks
and more!
Benefits at a glance
Medical
The University offers a choice of four plans with Florida Blue: an HMO Blue Care 48 Option, an HMO Blue Care 60 Option, a Preferred Blue Option, and a High Deductible Blue Options Plan (please see the available HSA information below). Florida Blue in-network pharmacies include major national chains like Walgreens, Walmart, and Publix. Using these preferred, in-network pharmacies ensures lower copays and covered, cost-effective, and safe medication options.
Health Savings Account
Available when enrolled in our High Deductible Blue Options Plan! Qualified expenses include your out-of-pocket amounts for deductibles, prescriptions, dental care, or vision care and more.
Flexible Spending Account
The FSA allows you to defer dollars tax-free to a savings account to pay for non-reimbursed medical, dental, vision care, prescriptions. Over-the-counter drugs are also eligible with a doctor's prescription.
Retirement
This benefit is offered through TIAA-CREF and Corebridge. The employee can contribute up to 6% of base salary with pre-taxed dollars, which is 100% matched by JU. Eligibility for the Defined Contribution Plan (RA) is effective following one year of employment.
Life Insurance
Group Term: Jacksonville University provides you with 1x your annual base salary in life insurance, to a maximum of $150,000.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available through Health Advocate, is an important benefit for JU staff and faculty. The free, confidential sessions cover many topics: family concerns, personal and professional development, effective communication, and more.
Tuition Benefits
Tuition benefits are granted to eligible Regular Full-time employees of the University after 90 days of service. Tuition benefits are available to the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependent children.
Parent Leave
JU will provide up to 6 weeks of salary at 100% of your base compensation in the event of the birth or adoption of a child. Parent leave can be taken within 6 months of the birth or adoption.
Long-Term Disability
We are proud to provide 100% employer sponsored Long-Term Disability to all employees. This benefit will pay 100% of salary up to $10,000 per month up to age 65.
Employee Perks: Working Advantage
Start Saving Today with Workplace Advantage
The Office of People and Culture is excited to announce a new employee perks program that will provide access to savings, services, and experiences! Working Advantage offers discount on electronics, appliances, apparel, cars, groceries, fitness memberships, insurance, and financial services – plus experiences such as travel, events, movies, attractions and more!
Getting started is easy! Sign Up!
2027 New Employee Benefits (effective 01/01/2027) New and Improved Benefits in 2027!
Every year, we strive to apply employee feedback to improve our benefit offerings. For 2027, we are pleased to announce the following key upgrades:
- Improved Vision Coverage – Enhanced benefits designed to better support your overall health and wellness, at no additional cost!
- NEW! Hospital Indemnity Insurance – Beginning January 1, 2027, you have the option for additional savings on hospital care.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) Updates – Employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan can contribute up to $4,500 (self-only) or $9,000 (family) in 2027, with the HSA's valuable triple tax advantage.
Office of People & Culture Open Enrollment: Open House
First Day of Benefits Open Enrollment
November 10, 2026
Click here for additional information.
CONTACT US Office of People & Culture
Jacksonville University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community and strives to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences.
Contact Information Office of People & Culture
Howard Administration Building
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: (904) 256-7025