[ Human Resources ]

Employment Policies

Elmhurst College is an equal opportunity employer.  We interview applicants based on the match between our job requirements and the person’s education, skills, and work history.  To maintain a safe environment for students and visitors, we verify our finalists’ work history and run security checks on candidates who have access to residence halls, carry keys to certain College buildings, handle cash, or drive College vehicles.  

The College documents all positions through job descriptions.  The job descriptions outline the tasks associated with each position.  They also document the education, skills, and experience required for the job. 

The College posts most positions internally to give current employees an opportunity to change jobs or move-up.  If we fail to find internal applicants appropriate for a position, we advertise our positions outside the College.  Each application (internal and external) is compared to the job description and the top three or four matches are selected for interviews.

The interview process generally includes interviews with several persons, some In Human Resources and some in the hiring department.  Since we interview and check work history so thoroughly, the interview process may take several weeks.  Once the College selects and hires the finalist, other candidates who interviewed are notified of the position’s close by mail.   Candidates who are not hired should always feel free to apply for other open positions in the future. 

Staff Development
Once hired, one can take advantage of the College’s staff development programs.  These programs teach our office support software, and provide skills for personal and professional development.

Insurance and Other Benefits
The College currently offers benefit-eligible employees (scheduled for 1,500 or more hours per year) the following benefit plans and programs.  Some plans require employee contributions and others are paid for by the College.

• Up to 10 paid holidays and a holiday week schedule between Christmas and New Years
• Vacation Plan
• Absence (illness) Policy
• Disability Plans, Short-Term and Long-Term
• Undergraduate Tuition Remission up to 100%
• Elmhurst College Graduate Tuition Grant
• Family Medical Leave
• Medical Insurance including an HMO and PPO
• Dental Insurance including In-Network and Out-of-Network Plans
• Medical Expense Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Life and general accident insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

Employees scheduled between 1,000 and 1,500 hours per year are eligible for some of the above benefits.  The specifics of these and other benefit programs can be discussed at your request.

Other Benefits

• Discounts in the bookstore
• Use of Buehler Library and College fitness facilities
• Admission to most musical and sporting events, lectures, and exhibits
• Credit Union availability
• Supplemental insurance options

This message was prepared to inform you about the College, describe our employment practices, and summarize some of our employee benefit plans.  It is intended as a general overview and is not an offer or contract of employment.  The plans and policies described are subject to change without notice.

Thank you again for expressing interest in employment with Elmhurst College.  We hope this information was useful to you.