Employee Benefits
Office of People & CultureSummary of Benefits
Tell me more about the benefits of working at JU
- Medical Coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- HSA/FSA Accounts
- Short/Long Term Disability Leave
- Tuition Benefits
and more!
Benefits at a glance
Medical
The University offers a choice of four plans with Florida Blue: an HMO Blue Care 48 Option (a NEW PLAN in 2026), an HMO Blue Care 60 Option, a Preferred Blue Option, and a High Deductible Blue Options Plan (please see the available HSA information below).
Health Savings Account
Qualified expenses include your out-of-pocket amounts for deductibles, prescriptions, dental care, or vision care and more.
Life Insurance
Group Term: Jacksonville University provides you with 1x your annual base salary in life insurance, to a maximum of $150,000.
Retirement
This benefit is offered through TIAA-CREF and VALIC. 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.
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 eligible only with a doctor's prescription.
Employee Assistance Program
An important benefit provided for all faculty and staff is the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP services are available through Health Advocate, formerly Corporate Care Works. All sessions are completely confidential. Here are some of the services provided: Time Management, 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 unmarried dependent children.
Parent Leave
We are excited to introduce parent leave for all full-time employees. 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
Employer paid! This benefit will pay 100% of salary up to $10,000 per month up to age 65. It is provided by Jacksonville University for all employees.
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!
2026 New Employee Benefits (effective 01/01/2026)New and Improved Benefits in 2026!
We heard from you and made changes to your plan based on your feedback.
Key Upgrades:
- Expanded Dental Coverage – Enhanced benefits designed to better support your overall health and wellness
- Reduced Critical Illness Rates – Beginning January 1, 2026, you'll see cost savings on Critical Illness insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) Updates – Employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan can contribute up to $4,300 (self-only) or $8,550 (family) in 2026, with the HSA's valuable triple tax advantage intact
Office of People & CultureOpen Enrollment: Open House
First Day of Benefits Open Enrollment
November, 17, 2025
Click here for additional information.
Additional benefits
for 2026
Additional benefits include:
- Short-term disability (employer-paid)
- Long-term disability (employer-paid)
- Legal Insurance
- Pet insurance
- Accident coverage
- Critical Illness coverage
We are committed to providing you with the best possible benefits, and these upgrades are designed to
enhance your overall well-being. If you have any questions or need assistance during the open
enrollment period, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated team.
Thank you for being a valued part of the Jacksonville University community. We look forward to this
exciting new chapter in our benefits program.
Office of People & Culture
CONTACT USOffice 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