Resources

Employee Benefits

Total Rewards Program

Florida State University offers a competitive Total Rewards Program which includes Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development.

For more information visit: https://hr.fsu.edu/total-rewards

Compensation includes items that are not always visible on your paycheck. To understand the true value of your position use the compensation calculator tool at the link below.

Total Compensation Calculator

Employee Tuition Scholarship

Florida State University provides the opportunity for the University's employees to take up to two courses, or six hours, of course work per academic term tuition free.

For more information, visit: https://hr.fsu.edu/total-rewards

Additional Benefits, Perks and Savings

Current FSU employees have the opportunity to participate in exclusive discounts. Discounts and perks are available at a variety of campus, local, and national vendors.

For more information, visit: https://hr.fsu.edu/total-rewards/additional-benefits-and-perks

Employee Resources

FSU New Employee Orientation

The University's New Employee Orientation program is available online for all newly hired employees to provide them with information concerning employee benefits, rules and regulations affecting employment, basic cybersecurity awareness, and University operating procedures. Orientation is mandatory for all employees.

For more information, visit: https://hr.fsu.edu/working-fsu/new-employees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program is a free and confidential program that provides brief intervention/short-term counseling, referrals (if needed), and follow-up services to help FSU employees in dealing with issues such as: marital and family conflicts, job stress, alcohol & drug abuse, financial difficulties, separation/divorce, grief/loss issues, parenting, relationship issues, anxiety/depression/ anger concerns, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, and communication problems. Supervisor Consults, Mediation Services, and Crisis Intervention are also available.

For more information, visit: https://eap.fsu.edu/

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

FMLA provides eligible employees unpaid job protected leave for the following qualifying events:

  • The birth or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
  • To care for a spouse, son, daughter, or parent with a serious health condition.
  • For the employee's own serious health condition.
  • For qualifying exigency leave arising out of the covered active duty status of a military member who is the employee's spouse, son, daughter, or parent.

For more information, visit: https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/equity-diversity-inclusion/family-medical-leave-act-fmla-1993

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

FSU has many resources available to students, faculty, staff and visitors who have disabilities, which help ensure a quality, educational and work environment.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations are for the purpose of structural or procedural modifications that remove barriers which prohibit an employee with a disability from enjoying the same rights and privileges as those who are not disabled. Such modifications may be in, but are not limited to, three forms:

  • Modification of a particular job assignment that enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential function of the job without causing undue hardship to the University.
  • Modifications that allow employees with disabilities equal access to all privileges and benefits of employment.
  • Modification to the employment process that allow applicants with disabilities equal opportunity to apply for jobs.

For more information visit: https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/equity-diversity-inclusion/americans-disabilities-act-ada .

Workers' Compensation

The Workers' Compensation program coordinates and manages claims relating to work-related injuries sustained by University employees.

Please report any injury or illness to AmeriSys at 1-800-455-2079.

For more information visit: https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/equity-diversity-inclusion/workers-compensation .

Attendance & Leave

The Office of Human Resources offers training and provides guidance for the administration of Florida State University’s attendance and leave policies and monitors time reporting for all employees.

For more information, visit: https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/attendance-leave

Payroll Calendars and Schedules

Training & Development

Florida State University's Office of Training & Organizational Development (TOD) delivers workplace training and personal development among University employees through a variety of virtual and in person learning opportunities.

For more information, visit: https://hr.fsu.edu/index.php/train

In addition to University training & development opportunities, Housing staff are encouraged to participate in the many DSA Professional Development events, programs, conferences, and more to support professional growth.

For more information, visit: https://studentaffairs.fsu.edu/staff/professional-development

Supervisor Resources

Staff Recruiting & Onboarding

Selecting the right candidate for your position is very important. HR Employment and Recruitment Services offers a variety training and resources to assist supervisors in areas such as, creating a job opening, preparing for interviews, and making a job offer.

for more information, visit: https://hr.fsu.edu/index.php/sections/employment-recruitment-services/departments

All Housing employees involved in staff hiring are required to complete the University staff search training. To complete the staff search training visit: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/employment/Search-Committee-Training-Registration-Instructions.pdf.

Performance Management/Evaluations

All employees must have a performance evaluation at least annually. The performance evaluation process should be a constructive tool for continual improvement, documenting substandard performance, and recognition of employees' performance.

For more information visit: https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/employee-labor-relations/performance-evaluations.