Policy Number: 4.400

Policy Name: Employee Benefits 

Original Adoption: January 1, 1991

Revised: September 2016

Next Scheduled Review: September 2022

Responsible Cabinet Member: Associate Vice President for Human Resources

Department/Office: Human Resources


BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Eligible employees at NPC are provided a wide range of benefits. A number of the programs (such as Social Security, Workers' Compensation, and unemployment insurance) cover all employees in the manner prescribed by law.

SCOPE

Benefits eligibility is dependent upon a variety of factors, including employee classification. Details of these programs can be found in the employee handbook.

AUTHORITY

Developed, approved and provided by the Associate Vice President for Human Resources under the direction of the President in accordance with approved budget guidelines, and state and federal laws.

POLICY STATEMENT

The following benefit programs may be made available to eligible employees:

  • Credit Union
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Dental Insurance
  • Educational Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts including Tuition and Community/Corporate Training
  • Family Leave
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Holidays
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave Benefits
  • Vacation Benefits
  • Vision Care Insurance

Some benefit programs require contributions from employees, but many are fully paid by NPC.

RESPONSIBILITY

It is the responsibility of the Associate Vice President of Human Resources to research, oversee, develop and update benefits as needed to enable the College to attract and retain viable employees of the highest quality which in turn provides a learning environment for student success.

PROCEDURES/RELATED DOCUMENT AND FORMS

Detailed explanations of benefits/documents/forms are housed within the Human Resources Department.