Employee Benefits

At Vanguard University, we believe caring for our employees goes beyond the workplace. Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your health, well-being, financial future, and personal growth so you can thrive in every season of life.

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Comprehensive Insurance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness support through an Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts, and additional insurance options.

Core Plans

Supplemental Plans

Aflac

Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health care FSA
Dependent care FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Life insurance pays a benefit if you pass away while you're covered. Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance offers additional support if you pass away or are seriously injured due to an accident. Vanguard University provides life and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.

Disability insurance

Vanguard’s LTD plan is set up so that the cost of the benefit is taxed at time of payroll. To help with this, Vanguard adjusts your compensation during payroll to cover the tax on that cost. You may notice a small deduction on your paycheck, but Vanguard adds just enough to make sure the tax is covered. This setup means that if you ever need to use your LTD benefit, the money you receive will be tax-free. In short, Vanguard takes care of the taxes now so you don’t have to worry about them later—giving you more financial protection when you need it most.

Additional Benefit Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vanguard University offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to employees, providing access to support and resources for a wide range of personal and professional needs. Services include assistance with mental health and wellness (including substance use concerns), parenting and caregiving, financial and legal guidance, relationship support, and everyday life challenges. When needed, each person can receive up to 3 face-to-face (or virtual) visits with a licensed counselor per issue per year

LegalEase

Healthy Paws pet insurance

Financial Security & Retirement

Competitive retirement contributions through TIAA, along with life, disability, and supplemental insurance—designed to provide long-term stability and peace of mind.

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan Provider: TIAA

TIAA (Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association) provides a 403(b)-retirement plan. Vanguard currently matches $1.00/$1.00 on the first 2% you elect to contribute to the plan. Additionally, Vanguard will match $0.50/$1.00 on the next 4% that you elect to contribute into the plan. Matching contribution is at the discretion of Vanguard and can fluctuate year to year.

Time Off and Additional Benefits

Generous paid time off, holidays, and extended Christmas break, plus valuable tuition remission for employees and families, and campus perks like dining discounts and fitness access.

Time Off and Holidays
Additional Benefits

Time Off and Holidays

Paid Time Off (Vacation)

Vanguard University provides eligible staff employees with paid vacation time to support rest, renewal, and time away from work. Vacation accrues monthly and increases with years of service, beginning at 10 days per year in the first year and growing to 20 days per year at 11 years of services.

Sick Leave

Vanguard provides paid sick leave to support employees’ health and well-being. Full-time employees accrue one day (8 hours) of sick leave per month, up to a maximum of 30 days (240 hours).

Paid Holidays

Vanguard University provides eligible employees with a generous paid holiday schedule each year, including major federal holidays, additional University-designated days, and a floating holiday that may be used at the employee’s discretion. The holiday schedule also includes an extended closure during the Christmas season, offering additional time for rest, renewal, and connection with family and community.

Additional Benefits

Facilities

Both staff and faculty have access to the extensive activities, facilities, and resources Vanguard has to offer. These include:
Libraries & Databases
Gym, Weight Room, & Locker Room
Track & Sports Fields
Campus Cafeteria
Free Parking

Campus Discounts

Benefit eligible employees receive a 10% discount on all purchases except for textbooks and sale items in Vanguard University’s Bookstore (this discount is subject to the ongoing policy association with the bookstore management).
On-campus Dining – staff and faculty can receive half price on meals in the cafeteria every Wednesday.

Tuition Remission

Regular benefit full-time Vanguard employees and their spouses and dependents may be granted the following VUSC tuition remission benefits:
- 25% discount after 1 year of full-time employment
- 50% discount after 2 years of full-time employment
- 75% discount after 3 years of full-time employment
- 100% discount after 4 years of full-time employment.
Part-time eligible employees may be granted pro-rated tuition discount based upon their percentage of full-time equivalency. Graduate tuition discount benefits are granted to the employee only.

Flexible work schedules

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements may be available for certain positions.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Vanguard University is a qualifying employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Eligible employees may qualify for student loan forgiveness after making 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a nonprofit organization. This program can provide significant long-term financial benefit for employees with federal student loans. Participation and eligibility are determined by the U.S. Department of Education, and employees are encouraged to review program requirements and submit employment certification as part of the process.

Professional Development

Vanguard University offers professional development programs designed to equip staff and faculty with the innovative tools and essential leadership skills necessary to excel in each employee’s respective positions. These sessions foster a culture of continuous learning and collaborative excellence.