Benefits

Health

Florida Poly employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the state of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes, flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and workers compensation.

Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility.
Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Florida Poly's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (administered by Baycare) provides free and confidential access to a wide range of services to help employees and their family/household members.

From work issues to problems at home, issues affecting an employee's personal or professional life can be addressed with Baycare's short-term assistance services. They provide an initial assessment, assist with problem resolution, and initiate referral services for the employee or their family members if necessary.

Help is available for:

Alcohol and drug abuse
Anger management
Anxiety
Grief
Financial stress
Relationship issues
Stress
Personal problems
Family concerns
Raising children

Learn more about the Employee Assistance Program by calling 800-878-5470.

Leave

To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off, holidays, and sick leave. All employees working in full-time administrative and professional or support personnel classified positions are eligible to accrue annual leave and sick leave hours during each pay period.

Recreational Sports

Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in university's Recreational Sports programs offered through Student Development. Fitness center memberships are also available at a discounted monthly rate for employees.

Retirement and Financial

It’s never too early or too late to invest in your future. The state's retirement plans provide ample opportunities for employees to save for the future.

Discounts

Working at Florida Poly comes with many benefits, including various discounts and perks on local and national goods, services, and recreational opportunities.