Employee Benefits

Gordon College offers an excellent array of comprehensive benefits designed to meet the needs of full-time faculty and staff and their families. Eligibility may vary according to hours worked. Benefits are generally effective on the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Medical and Dental Insurance
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance for employees and families is provided through Blue Cross and Blue Shield's HMO Blue New England for medical and Dental Blue for dental. The College pays 78% of the medical insurance premium, and 50% of the dental premium.

In compliance with the Transparency in Coverage Final Rule (TCR) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act (2021), Gordon College is providing a link to our third-party administrator’s website where information can be found about the (1) in-network provider negotiated rates, and (2) historical out-of-network allowed amounts.

Life and Disability Insurance
Gordon pays the premium for basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Supplemental, employee-paid life insurance is also available at reasonable rates.

Retirement Plan with TIAA
All employees who work at least 1000 hours per year may participate in a tax-deferred retirement plan. All contributions are immediately vested. 

Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set up an account of pre-tax funds to pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental, and dependent care costs.

Retiree Health Plan with Emeriti
The Emeriti Retiree Health Plan provides post-retirement health insurance options, plus a tax-advantaged savings vehicle for future medical expenses. Gordon College contributes to this plan for all full-time employees over the age of 39.

Tuition Benefits
Employees may take undergraduate courses on campus tuition-free. Tuition will be discounted for spouses and dependent children on a sliding scale based on years of service. The tuition remission policy also applies to participating members of the Christian College Consortium on a space available basis. Graduate courses also are available at a tuition reduced rate. In addition, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary offers free tuition to Gordon College faculty and staff based on years of service. A limited number of scholarships are also available for the Gordon-Conwell Nursery School.

Paid Time Off
Depending on years of service and position grade, staff employees are eligible for 10 to 25 days of vacation each year. In addition, employees may use up to 10 days of sick leave, and 3 personal days each year. The College observes 12 paid holidays a year. Faculty enjoy a generous sabbatical program, as well as a nationally recognized Faculty Development Plan.

Access to Facilities, Services, and Resources
Gordon community chapel services, cultural and athletic events are open to all faculty and staff. Employees and their families have the free membership at Gordon's Bennett Center, where scheduled fitness programs, as well as personal training, can be arranged. College Dining Services offers a substantial discount to faculty and staff. The Jenks Library, college bookstore, and mailroom serve the needs of faculty and staff.

Relocation and Housing Assistance
(see HR / For Prospective Employees / Housing and Relocation)

Gordon provides a moving allowance to pay for the first 6,000 pounds of a new employee's of household goods (additional poundage is allowed for spouse and dependent children). Packing costs are not included.

This benefits summary is for information purposes only and may be subject to change.