Benefits

Prepare for the future with retirement plans tailored to your needs. As a benefit-eligible employee of CWI, you will have the opportunity to participate in a retirement plan. In addition to your contribution, the College offers generous contributions (over 11%) to your retirement plan. The plan assigned will be dependent upon employment classification.

Hourly Employees: Public Employee’s Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)
Salary Employees: Optional Retirement Plan*

• Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA)
• The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (Corebridge)

* Exceptions may apply for employees vested in PERSI.

PERSI Retiree Information

If you are a retired PERSI member and are currently receiving PERSI retirement benefits, please contact PERSI to determine how employment at CWI may impact your retirement benefits.

PERSI Answer Center

• 800.451.8228 or 208.334.3365 (Boise and surrounding areas)
• Working While Receiving PERSI Retirement Benefits

If you do become employed with CWI, please contact Human Resources at HRBenefits@cwi.edu or 208.562.3287 before you start work.

At CWI, we prioritize a work-life balance with flexible work schedules, including hybrid work possibilities and opportunities for time away from the office. 

• Vacation: starting at 15 days a year, maximum accrual of 240 hours
• Sick Leave: 96 hours a year, no maximum accrual
• Paid Holidays: 11 throughout the year