Staff Benefits
Benefits & Opportunities at a Glance
Group Health Insurance
Full-time members of staff can obtain medical insurance coverage through the Staff Group Health insurance plan, provided by Pan American Life Insurance (PALIG). Plan covers Medical, Dental and Visual, and coverage is also extended to dependents. Premiums are paid jointly by the employee and the University.
Life Insurance
Permanent employees are covered under our Life Insurance policy for the duration of their employment. This premium is paid by the University.
Pension Plan
A pension plan is in place for permanent employees and the premium is paid by both the employee and the University.
Time Off
Leave is granted for several reasons, including statutory leave such as vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave as well as special, compassionate, and supplemental reasons. Leave can be with or without pay, as applicable.
Health and Wellness
On-site Health Clinic
University Health Services Clinic (UHS) provides easy access to health care to the University Community. They offer a wide variety of out-patient services to meet our SGU community’s health care needs on campus. Besides regular clinic hours, UHS provides emergency medical services 7 days per week and 24 hours per day.
PsychologicalServices
The Psychological Services Center (PSC) provides a variety of programs designed to meet the unique needs of our university community. Activities range from outreach and crisis consultation to confidential counseling and psychotherapy. Services are available free of charge to SGU students, staff, faculty and their significant others.
Veterinary Services
St. George’s University School of Veterinary medicine has a full complement of faculty including board certified internal medicine specialists, surgeons, criticalists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, and pathologists.
Services at the SAC include vaccination, Heartworm Testing & Prevention, Flea & Tick Prevention, Deworming, Dental Care, Spays & Neuters, Wellness Examinations, Nail Trimming, Medical Grooming, Sick visits, 24 Hour Emergency Care.
University Club
The University Club is a private members club and SGU employees are eligible for membership. The club features a restaurant, 2 bars, swimming pool, and water sports equipment.
Access to On-siteGym Facility
All Students, Faculty and Staff are encouraged to use our state-of-the–art gym facilities.
SGU is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. SGU is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, employment-related decisions, or in business dealings on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. SGU strives to provide an environment free of discrimination to our employees, customers, vendors and other third-party partners.