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Tuition Reimbursement
The Center encourages the self-development of its employees. Through tuition reimbursement, financial
support is available to eligible employees who are enrolled in a relevant formal degree program or relevant
vocational program that is directly related to their job responsibilities within the organization.
Full-time employees can receive up to $2,500 (undergraduate) or $3,000 (graduate) per fiscal year.
Part-time employees receive a pro-rated amount.
Tuition expenses, not including lab, service or other fees are eligible.
Request and approval prior to course starting, a grade of C or better and a paid itemized receipt is
required for reimbursement.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) –
The Center recognizes the important need for you to balance your work and
family issues. Whether it be a vacation, to care for a sick child, personal errands, or just a day off, it is
important to have the time to address these issues. To respond to the many demands on your time,
the Center is pleased to provide paid time off that offers flexibility and requires personal responsibility
for managing your paid time off.
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Paid time off is accrued each pay period and can be used after your first 90 days, although
accrual is retroactive back to start date.
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You accrue PTO based on years of service and job classification.
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You are awarded additional PTO accrual upon your three, six, nine and twelve year service
anniversary.
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Regular part-time employees receive a pro-rated accrual of PTO.
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The Center offers an annual cash-out option to eligible employees.
Holidays –
The Center provides 6 paid holidays to full time employees (pro-rated for part time
employees).
Jury & Witness Duty –
The Center encourages you to fulfill your civic responsibilities by serving jury
duty when required. If eligible, you may request up to fifteen (15) days of paid jury duty leave over any
“rolling” one-year period.
Bereavement Leave –
In the event of a death of a member of your immediate family, the Center will
grant up to three (3) consecutive, regularly scheduled paid days off as bereavement leave.
Length of Service Bonus
The Center pays an annual length of service bonus to defined categories of employees who have met the
eligibility requirements. Length of service bonus will be paid out on the 19
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pay period of each year as a
separate check. The bonus is an annual payment if all service requirements have been met for the year.
Please see policy for more detail regarding eligibility.
The Length of Service Bonus Payment is as follows when all eligibility criteria are met:
5-9 Years
10-14 Years
15-19 Years
20+ Years
Full Time
$500
$750
$1,000
$1,500
Part-Time & Pool
$250
$375
$500
$750