Kish College partners with ReUp Education to support returning learners
Kishwaukee College has partnered with ReUp Education to support students who are reenrolling in college to complete a degree or certificate program.
Read MoreBenefits for Administrators, Professional Staff (grant-funded and non-grant funded) and Confidential Staff.
Medical Insurance: Full-Time Staff are eligible for individual or family coverage, participating in Kish’s self-insurance, PPO or HDHP health plans.
Vision Insurance: Full-Time Staff are eligible for individual or family coverage in Kish’s vision insurance plan.
Dental Insurance: Full-Time Staff are eligible for individual or family coverage in Kish’s dental insurance plan.
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account: Full-time staff can set aside pre-tax dollars to cover eligible medical or dependent care expenses.
Term Life Insurance: The College provides Term Life Insurance equal to $50,000 or 1.5 times the annual base salary. Employees electing 1.5 times base salary are liable for tax implications. Optional life insurance for employees, spouses and dependents is available.
Retirement: State law requires Full-Time Staff to join the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). For more information, visit https://surs.org/.
Deferred Compensation Plans: The College offers 403(b) and 457 tax-deferred annuity plans.
Tuition Waivers: The College will waive tuition for an unlimited amount of Kishwaukee College credit courses for employees, spouses and children under 25.
Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement for course tuition at other educational institutions is available as outlined in the Board Policy Manual.
Four-Day Summer Work Week: The College adopts a four-day summer work week beginning on the Monday following Spring Commencement and continuing for 12 weeks.
Sick: Full-Time Staff receive 15 sick days per academic year. Up to five sick days may be used for personal business.
Vacation: SLT Administrators (24 days); Non-SLT Administrators (21 days); Professional Staff and Grant-Funded Professional Staff (21 days); Confidential Staff (See Board Policy Section 2.07.01 — based on years of service).
Observed Paid Holidays:
Kishwaukee College has partnered with ReUp Education to support students who are reenrolling in college to complete a degree or certificate program.
Read MoreKishwaukee College will offer six Fast-Track career programs during the Fall 2025 semester. Kish Fast-Track programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 8-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build upon skills with additional training.
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