Benefits

Why Work at Sandhills Community College?

SCC is one of the country’s most distinguished Community Colleges. With an enrollment averaging approximately 4500 students, it has an exceptional faculty and staff, a beautiful campus, a well-focused mission, and a clear vision of its future. We offer a generous benefits package, and ample opportunities for growth and professional development.

Available Benefits Include

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NC State Health Plan
Comprehensive health insurance

Dental NCFlex
Dental Insurance – employee only low option coverage paid by the college

Vision
Comprehensive Vision Insurance – employee only Core & Basic coverage paid by the college

Supplemental Insurances
Variety of benefits to help you take care of your physical, emotional and financial health

Tax Exempt Flexible Spending Accounts
Health care FSA and Dependent care FSA

Free Employee Life Insurance Benefits paid by the college
Core AD&D - $10,000, Voluntary AD&D - $50,000, Basic Life - $25,000
Ability to purchase additional coverage during orientation and open enrollment

NC Retirement Pension through the State Retirement System
Monthly retirement pension once employee is 100% vested

Supplemental 401k, 457 and 403b additional retirement plan
Additional vehicles for retirement savings – no employer contribution

NC Disability Income Plan (DIPNC)
Partial income replacement for employees who become disabled while employed

Employee Assistance Program
Support and resources available to address personal or work-related challenges and concerns, such as counseling services, financial and legal services, and discount programs.

Paid Time Off
Sick, Vacation, Personal Observance Leave, Parental Leave, Holidays, etc.

Longevity
Monetary annual bonus for 10+ years of service 

Voluntary Shared Leave
Ability to donate or receive vacation or sick leave to employees who have exhausted all leave. 

Professional Development Opportunities
Various programs available for pursuing professional development opportunities 

Enrollment in one curriculum or continuing education course per semester
Faculty and Staff enrollment in SCC Classes

Tuition assistance for dependents
Up to $500.00 per semester for Tuition or books – 2.0 GPA & 67% completion rate required 

Employee Educational Achievement Program
Tuition reimbursement for employees pursing advanced degrees

Sabbaticals
Eligible to apply after 7 years of service

Educational Leave
Must be directly related to improving the competence of the employee in the teaching or administrative duties assigned, not to exceed 60 workdays per calendar year.

State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Membership
Attractive rates and fees for State Employees. https://www.ncsecu.org/ 

Cultural Events/Campus Activities
Art exhibits and presentations, Concerts, Diversity events, Campus social events, etc. 

First Health Gym Membership discount
$53.00/month discount – Present your SCC ID

Physical Fitness Facility
On-site gym is available according to schedule. 

Wellness Activities
Activities range from fitness and wellness release time, on-campus fitness classes, presentations and workshops, nutrition counseling and assessments, etc.

Annual Flu Shots
Flu shots are available to employees annually, normally September or October.

Questions About Benefits?

Our HR staff members are committed to providing exemplary services for our employees and those seeking employment with the college. Toward that end, our goal is to assist you in meaningful ways while modeling the core values of Integrity, Opportunity, Respect, and Excellence, and Helpfulness. To learn more about benefits and the college, please inquire in our Human Resources Department at scchr@sandhills.edu.