We value the unique contributions each member of our community brings, and Denison is committed to offering competitive and comprehensive benefits programs to help attract and retain the very best.

Eligibility

Staff

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits program. Part-time employees are eligible to purchase coverage at full cost.

Faculty

Faculty working the equivalent of .75 FTE are eligible to participate in our benefits program. Part-time faculty with an FTE of less than .75 are eligible to purchase coverage at full cost.

Medical plans

Denison University’s medical plans offer great flexibility in managing care for you and your family. As part of your benefits package, employees can choose from two medical plans. Plans include options for a Healthcare Saving Plan (HSA) and Dependent Care and Healthcare Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA). These plans are administered through Anthem.

Dental plan

Staying healthy includes access to quality dental care for you and your family. Denison University’s dental plan is administered through Delta Dental of Ohio, which includes an extensive network of providers.

Vision Plan

Denison is pleased to offer a vision program through MetLife. MetLife’s network has over 20,000 vision providers in the United States.

Pharmacy plan

Denison offers our employees excellent pharmacy coverage through TrueScripts.

Tuition benefits

Dependent children of Denison faculty and staff are eligible for the following tuition programs after completion of five years of uninterrupted full-time employment: Tuition-free scholarships at Denison (normal university admissions standards apply), the Tuition Cash Assistance Award, and Tuition Remission at any of the Great Lakes College Association (GLCA) schools. Full-time employment in a higher education institution or non-profit organization could provide some credit toward the five-year waiting period.

  • A staff member, spouse, or domestic partner may take courses at Denison after the 90-day introductory period.
  • Spouses and domestic partners who have a degree are eligible to take one course per semester.

Retirement benefits

You can build your future with Denison’s matching contributions. Denison invests in your long-term security through a TIAA retirement annuity plan. Full-time staff are qualified from the start of their employment. Part-time staff qualify after working 1,000 hours in a year

  • 10% employer contribution on salary up to the Social Security base
  • 15% employer contribution on salary above the base

Denison’s Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA)grows your nest egg effortlessly through auto-enrollment in a 403(b) plan. Start saving immediately on a pre-tax basis, which means:

  • Lower taxable income today
  • More money compounding tomorrow
  • Greater retirement security with minimal effort

Other benefits include:

  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Access to Denison’s exercise facilities and on-campus wellness program
  • Disability insurance
  • Basic life, AD&D*, and voluntary life insurance
  • Access to employee housing

*This benefit is available to full-time faculty and staff, as defined in the employee handbook.