Benefits
A comprehensive program that rewards your efforts.
Harper College strives to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to
promote employee health, professional development and financial wellness. For current
employees, benefit information is available on Harper Intranet Portal (HIP). Note: Employee login is required.
Employees enjoy a full array of insurance options. These include the following choices
for employees and eligible dependents:
- Medical - PPO, HMO and High Deductible Health Plan, all through Blue Cross Blue shield.
- Dental – Delta Dental is provided free of charge for the employee. Optional dependent
coverage offered at affordable rates.
- Life Insurance – Generous base benefit provided free of charge for the employee. Optional
additional coverage offered at affordable group rates.
- Disability Insurance – Both short and long term disability insurance are provided
to the employee free of charge at an income replacement value of 60%.
- Vision – Voluntary vision coverage offered through VSP.
- Flexible Spending Plan – Voluntary opportunity for employees to use pre-tax dollars
for eligible expenses. Debit card available.
- Identity Theft Protection – Voluntary coverage offered through Norton LifeLock.
Harper College is also committed to the health and wellness of our employees. The
following resources are provided in support of that commitment:
Work Life Balance
- Hybrid work schedule for most positions which allows for up to two (2) days of remote
work per week.
- 17 paid Holidays
- Vacation, Sick and Personal Business leave
Other benefits include: 
- Childcare on campus with discounts for employees
- Harper College is pleased to support the educational goals of eligible employees and
their dependents by offering tuition waivers for Harper courses. Credit class tuition
is waived for both the employee and eligible dependents. Continuing Education tuition
is waived for the employee.
- Professional development opportunities with annual allotment of money for employees
to engage in external learning opportunities.
Retirement:
Please note - some benefits vary based upon employee group and full-time or equivalent
status.
For additional information, please contact the Benefits office at 847.925.6217 or
benefits@harpercollege.edu.
