At College of Western Idaho (CWI), we offer a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting our employees' overall wellness, ensuring peace of mind, fostering financial stability, and nurturing a work-life balance to empower them now and in the future!
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Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Prioritize your well-being through affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Benefits at a Glance Premium Rates
- Manage your healthcare expenses efficiently with a Flexible Spending Account.
- Support your mental health through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Take advantage of a 4-tier prescription drug coverage with mail order pharmacy options.
- Ensure a smooth journey for your growing family through our prenatal program and paid parental leave.
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Life & Disability Insurance
CWI offers both short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and voluntary term life insurance options, ensuring your peace of mind.
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Retirement Plans
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.
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Tuition Assistance
Take advantage of discounted CWI tuition for you and your family in addition to discounted tuition agreements with Idaho colleges and universities available to employees.
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Work-Life Balance
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
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Stress-Free Commuting
Enjoy free parking on campus and complimentary bus passes for stress-free commuting!
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Employee Discounts
Unlock exclusive discounts as a CWI employee with local and national businesses including:
- automotive services
- banking
- health & wellness programs
- car rentals
- cell phone service
- entertainment
- Microsoft 365
- hotels
- restaurants
- and more!