Life-Work Balance | Kishwaukee College

Starting at 4 pm Friday, Nov. 15, Kishwaukee College will migrate to Ellucian Software as a Service (SaaS). Systems are anticipated to be back online by 9 am Thursday, Nov. 21. Refer to the SaaS Frequently Asked Questions Page for further information.

Flexible Hyrbid Schedule

Kish offers eligible employees a hybrid work schedule. This flexibility allows employees to work 1-2 days remote during the week.

Four-Day Summer Work Week

Kish adopts a four-day summer work week beginning in May and ending in August. During this 12-week period, employees work one additional hour Monday-Thursday and receive paid time off on Friday.

Generous Paid Time Off

Kish offers eligible employees generous paid vacation, sick and personal time.

Respected Holidays

Independence Day
Labor Day
Day Before Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Spring Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth

See section 2.13.16.01 of the Board of Trustees Policy Manual for information on holiday pay.

Contact Us

Human ResourcesEkishhr@kish.eduO815-825-9370

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