Benefits
Seattle Colleges offers a generous benefits package for full-time faculty, classified staff, administrators and professional staff, and eligible part-time faculty.
Fall 2025 Benefits Fairs
Open Enrollment will soon be upon us in just a few weeks. Our Benefits & Payroll Team has sent up Benefit Fairs, so employees can get the information they need, to make decisions that are right for them. During these fairs, benefits providers such as TIAA, DRS, VEBA, Kaiser and more will have representatives who can answer your questions. Additionally, providers will have guides, reading materials, giveaways, and swag for you to take home.
- Tuesday, October 14 – South Seattle College
Location: Brockey Center
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Wednesday, October 15 – Seattle Central College
Location: Mitchell Activity Center
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Thursday, October 16 – North Seattle College
Location: The Grove
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Jim.Mendoza@seattlecolleges.edu.
Primary Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance through the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB)
- Public Employees’ Retirement Systems (PERS) – Classified staff
- TIAA-CREF 401(a) Retirement Plan for Exempt Staff, Full-Time Faculty, and eligible Part-Time Faculty
Popular Optional Benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
- Supplemental Retirement Plans:
- Deferred Compensation Program
- TIAA-CREF 403(b) Tax-Deferred Plan
Additional Benefits
- Credit Union Enrollment:
- School Employees Credit Union
- Washington State Employees Credit Union
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Liberty Mutual Car/Home Insurance
Paid Leave
Seattle Colleges faculty, classified staff, administrators, and professionals are eligible to accrue various types of paid leave.
- Administrative and professional employees are entitled to bereavement leave and accrue sick leave and vacation leave.
- Classified staff are entitled to bereavement leave and accrue sick leave, vacation leave, and personal leave.
- Faculty are entitled to bereavement leave and accrue sick leave and personal leave.
Other Benefits
Please visit the Human Resources offices at our campuses:
Professional Development
- Seattle Colleges provides grants for faculty, staff, and administrators to continue their professional development.
- Washington State’s Tuition Waiver allows eligible employees to have their tuition waived when attending state-funded programs at public higher education institutions – including our colleges.