Compensation & Benefits
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Salary
All District employees are paid according to established "salary schedules" that include incremental salary "steps." Salary schedules vary according to the job classification. Pursuant to satisfactory service, employees advance on the salary schedule by one step each year. In addition, employees may receive cost of living increases that are based upon union negotiations.
Initial salary placement is determined as follows:
- Full Time Faculty: Based upon degrees and the number of higher education units taken, in addition to years of applicable, previous work experience.
- Adjunct (Part Time) Faculty: Based upon the number of years of applicable, previous work experience with additional steps awarded for new employees who have doctorate or juris doctorate degrees upon hire.
Benefits
The District offers a wide array of benefits to eligible employees and their dependents. Employees in regular District positions who are hired in for at least 50% of full time are eligible to receive the following benefits, beginning on the first day of the calendar month after employment:
Medical
A selection of medical plans, both Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Preferred
Provider Organizations (PPOs) offered through the CalPERS Health Plan System.
Learn more about Medical Benefits →
Dental
A choice of two dental plans, including one plan that offers orthodontic coverage
for minors. Both dental plans are District paid.
Learn more about Dental Insurance →
Vision
District paid coverage through Vision Service Plan, offering frames and lenses every
twelve calendar months.
Learn more about Vision Insurance →
Life
District paid life insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with
an option to purchase additional coverage if desired.
Learn more about Life Insurance →
Employee Assistance Program
District paid coverage for private, off-site counseling in a wide variety of personal
life areas.
Learn More about EAP →
Flexible Benefits (IRC 125) Plan
Employees enroll in this program in order to convert out-of-pocket medical, child care, dependent care and specific other expenses into pre-tax benefits.
Short/Long Term Disability
Monthly salary continuation for employees who are ill but have exhausted their accumulated
sick leave.
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Retirement Plans
Mandatory: Academic employees are enrolled in the State Teachers' Retirement System, and non-academic employees in the Public Employees' Retirement System.
Voluntary: The District offers 403(b) and 457(b) tax-deferred savings plans to help you build
additional retirement income.
Learn more about Voluntary Retirement Plans →
Benefits: Part Time Faculty
Eligible part time (adjunct) faculty may enroll in the following benefits:
- Reimbursement Request Part‐Time Faculty Health Insurance Program
- Flexible Benefits (IRC 125) Plan: Adjunct faculty can also enroll in this program in order to convert out-of-pocket medical, child care, dependent care and specific other expenses into pre-tax benefits.
- Retirement System: Choice of State-defined benefit programs offered through the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS).
- Medical Benefits: View Part-Time Faculty medical benefits.
Union Membership
Most academic (faculty) and non-academic (classified) positions in the District are represented by one of three collective bargaining units ("unions") that have negotiated contracts which govern such employment rights and benefits as cost of living increases, benefits, vacation and sick leave, overtime and other working conditions.
Employees who serve in positions that are union represented are required to pay nominal union dues or an equivalent monthly service fee.
Questions about Compensation?
Please reach out to Jim Vlahos at vlahosjames@smccd.edu.