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Employment
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Employment
In this section:
Questions? Contact Us.
Office of Human Resources
May Hall, Room 309
dsu.hr@dickinsonstate.edu
Call
701-502-4408
Working for an academic institution can be a rewarding and life-changing experience.
We may have an open position within one of our offices or schools that could be the
perfect fit for you. DSU offers a variety of benefits for our employees.
Insurance
DSU pays for single or family health insurance coverage. This begins the first day
of the month after your employment date. You must enroll in health insurance coverage
within 31 days of your hire date to receive a waiver of an existing medical condition.
Group hospital, surgical, medical protection and prescription coverage are provided.
Learn more about health insurance
DSU pays for the basic life insurance benefit. Coverage begins the first day of the
month after your employment date. The university provides $12,000 term insurance.
You may buy additional term life insurance for yourself, your spouse, and dependents.
Learn more about life insurance
If desired, cancer, intensive care, and short-term disability insurance are available
to you through payroll deduction. Coverage begins the first day of the month after
your employment date.
If desired, dental coverage is available for you and your family through payroll deduction.
This begins the first day of the month after your employment date.
Learn more about dental insurance
If desired, vision coverage is available for you and your family through payroll deduction.
This begins the first day of the month after your employment date.
Learn more about vision insurance
DSU pays for long-term disability insurance coverage upon your employment. The insurance
provides income (60-70% of annual salary up to a maximum of $10,000 per month) for
disabilities lasting six months or longer. Income will be reduced by other disability
payments.
*Administrators and Staff Only
DSU pays for long-term disability insurance coverage upon your employment. The insurance
provides income (25% of final average salary) for disabilities lasting 12 months or
longer. Income will not be reduced by other disability payments.
Learn more about NDPERS long-term disability insurance
DSU pays for workforce safety insurance coverage upon employment. The insurance provides
compensation for job related injury or death and medical expense coverage for job
related injury or illness.
Learn more about Workforce Safety Insurance with HR Policy 8
Leave
After at least 12 months of employment, you are allowed unpaid leave with health insurance
coverage continued by DSU for:
absences for birth
adoption or foster placement of a child
for the serious health condition of you, your spouse, child, or parent
Learn more about family medical leave with HR Policy 22
After at least six months of continuous employment and exhausting all applicable paid
time off, staff and faculty on 12-month appointments may receive donated leave. Co-workers
and donate this leave if the employee meets the criteria and is approved by the administration.
Learn more about shared leave with HR Policy 20.6
Upon employment, DSU provides paid time off for jury duty assignments.
Learn more about jury duty with HR Policy 20.2
Upon employment, DSU provides paid time off for the first 20 days of annual military
duty.
Learn more about military leave with HR Policy 20.3
Upon employment, DSU provides annual leave as follows:
Years of Service
Hours/Month
Days/Year
0 - 3
8
12
4 - 7
10
15
8 - 12
12
18
13 - 18
14
21
Over 18
16
24
Learn more about annual leave for administrators and staff with HR Policy 6
Upon employment, DSU provides sick leave that accrues at a rate of 8 hours/month,
12 days/year with no limit. Up to 80 hours of leave per calendar year may be used
for dependents.
Learn more about sick leave for administrators and staff with HR Policy 7
Upon employment, DSU provides paid sick leave for occasional absences or for an extended
illness.
Please click here to search for relevant faculty policies.
Upon employment, DSU provides up to 24 hours of paid leave for a death in the employee
or spouse’s immediate family.
Learn more about funeral leave with HR Policy 20.1
Upon employment, DSU provides 10 paid holidays including: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther
King Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. In addition, offices close at noon on
Christmas Eve day when it falls on Monday-Thursday.
Learn more about holidays with HR Policy 19
Wellness
Upon employment, DSU provides short-term counseling services. This is to assist you
and your eligible dependents in dealing with personal problems. All assistance is
confidential.
Learn more about the employee assistance program
Upon employment, DSU provides free access for you and your family to Wellness Program
events. A health club membership credit is available through DSU’s group health insurance
coverage.
Learn more about the wellness program
Education Support
DSU provides a tuition waiver for three classes per calendar year.
DSU provides tuition waiver(s) for benefited employees with supervisor approval. For
more information, please view the
policy
and find the Tuition Waiver request form in the HCM system. It can be found within
Employee Self Service, choose the DSU tile and then DSU Employee Forms. If assistance
is needed, please reach out to Human Resources.
Educational Opportunities for Spouse and Dependents
When you start your job with us, with qualifying documentation, we provide full tuition
waivers for your spouse and dependents to attend DSU. You are responsible for fees.
Retirement
Upon employment, DSU will match your contribution of 3.5%, 4%, or 5% (depending on
years employed) at the rate of 7.5%, 12.5%, or 13%. Contributions are vested and belong
to you the day DSU begins making them.
Learn more about the TIAA retirement plan
Administrators and Staff Only
Upon employment, DSU contributes 12.6% and you contribute 3% of your salary to the
Public Employees Retirement Plan. Your retirement benefit is based on years of service,
final average salary, and the benefit multiplier as established by the North Dakota
Legislature.
Learn more about the NDPERS retirement plan
Upon employment, DSU contributes to retirement benefits you receive at age 65, 66
or 67 depending on your date of birth.
Learn more about social security
If desired, you can make pre-tax contributions into investments with eligible providers
upon employment.
Harassment
Non-Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policy (603.1.002)
Non-Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Procedure (603.1.002)
Title IX Report Form
Other Benefits
Upon your employment, DSU pays administrative costs for a flex comp plan. This allows
you to pay certain eligible expenses with dollars you contribute before payroll taxes
are deducted. These expenses include certain insurance premiums and medical and dependent
care expenses.
Showing your DSU ID authorizes you to use Stoxen Library.
As a DSU employee, you and your immediate family have free admission to many university
events. These include most athletic events, fine arts events, performances, conferences,
and symposia.
You can choose to participate in the following through payroll deductions: DSU Heritage
Foundation donations, North Dakota United dues and United Way donations.
Upon employment, you can use your credentials to access
Inside NDUS
for a list of discounts provided to employees of the NDUS.
The North Dakota Council of State Employees website
provides links to statewide and city specific discounts. They may be subject to change
and are at the discretion of each business. Mention that you are a state employee
at the time of order or appointment to receive the discount and be prepared that you
may need to show your state issued ID (DSU ID card) and/or provide your state issued
email address.
North Dakota University system uses Experian Verify through a secure online portal
to provide verification of employment and income. If you are a current employee please
access the Employee Information sheet
here
on SharePoint (must be logged in).
Visit
www.experianverify.com
to log in or register as a Verifier.
If you are registering for the first time, please select the “Commercial Verifier”
option and continue with our registration process. You will be credentialed to ensure
you have a permissible purpose for accessing our employee’s information. If you already
have an account, simply sign-in.
You will need the following information to request a Verification:
Employee Social Security Number
Employee’s Full Name
Name of Employer
Signed Authorization (if requesting income)
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Dickinson State University
Skip to main content
Skip to main navigation
Skip to footer content
Employment
In this section:
Questions? Contact Us.
Office of Human Resources
May Hall, Room 309
dsu.hr@dickinsonstate.edu
Call
701-502-4408
Working for an academic institution can be a rewarding and life-changing experience.
We may have an open position within one of our offices or schools that could be the
perfect fit for you. DSU offers a variety of benefits for our employees.
Insurance
DSU pays for single or family health insurance coverage. This begins the first day
of the month after your employment date. You must enroll in health insurance coverage
within 31 days of your hire date to receive a waiver of an existing medical condition.
Group hospital, surgical, medical protection and prescription coverage are provided.
Learn more about health insurance
DSU pays for the basic life insurance benefit. Coverage begins the first day of the
month after your employment date. The university provides $12,000 term insurance.
You may buy additional term life insurance for yourself, your spouse, and dependents.
Learn more about life insurance
If desired, cancer, intensive care, and short-term disability insurance are available
to you through payroll deduction. Coverage begins the first day of the month after
your employment date.
If desired, dental coverage is available for you and your family through payroll deduction.
This begins the first day of the month after your employment date.
Learn more about dental insurance
If desired, vision coverage is available for you and your family through payroll deduction.
This begins the first day of the month after your employment date.
Learn more about vision insurance
DSU pays for long-term disability insurance coverage upon your employment. The insurance
provides income (60-70% of annual salary up to a maximum of $10,000 per month) for
disabilities lasting six months or longer. Income will be reduced by other disability
payments.
*Administrators and Staff Only
DSU pays for long-term disability insurance coverage upon your employment. The insurance
provides income (25% of final average salary) for disabilities lasting 12 months or
longer. Income will not be reduced by other disability payments.
Learn more about NDPERS long-term disability insurance
DSU pays for workforce safety insurance coverage upon employment. The insurance provides
compensation for job related injury or death and medical expense coverage for job
related injury or illness.
Learn more about Workforce Safety Insurance with HR Policy 8
Leave
After at least 12 months of employment, you are allowed unpaid leave with health insurance
coverage continued by DSU for:
absences for birth
adoption or foster placement of a child
for the serious health condition of you, your spouse, child, or parent
Learn more about family medical leave with HR Policy 22
After at least six months of continuous employment and exhausting all applicable paid
time off, staff and faculty on 12-month appointments may receive donated leave. Co-workers
and donate this leave if the employee meets the criteria and is approved by the administration.
Learn more about shared leave with HR Policy 20.6
Upon employment, DSU provides paid time off for jury duty assignments.
Learn more about jury duty with HR Policy 20.2
Upon employment, DSU provides paid time off for the first 20 days of annual military
duty.
Learn more about military leave with HR Policy 20.3
Upon employment, DSU provides annual leave as follows:
Years of Service
Hours/Month
Days/Year
0 - 3
8
12
4 - 7
10
15
8 - 12
12
18
13 - 18
14
21
Over 18
16
24
Learn more about annual leave for administrators and staff with HR Policy 6
Upon employment, DSU provides sick leave that accrues at a rate of 8 hours/month,
12 days/year with no limit. Up to 80 hours of leave per calendar year may be used
for dependents.
Learn more about sick leave for administrators and staff with HR Policy 7
Upon employment, DSU provides paid sick leave for occasional absences or for an extended
illness.
Please click here to search for relevant faculty policies.
Upon employment, DSU provides up to 24 hours of paid leave for a death in the employee
or spouse’s immediate family.
Learn more about funeral leave with HR Policy 20.1
Upon employment, DSU provides 10 paid holidays including: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther
King Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. In addition, offices close at noon on
Christmas Eve day when it falls on Monday-Thursday.
Learn more about holidays with HR Policy 19
Wellness
Upon employment, DSU provides short-term counseling services. This is to assist you
and your eligible dependents in dealing with personal problems. All assistance is
confidential.
Learn more about the employee assistance program
Upon employment, DSU provides free access for you and your family to Wellness Program
events. A health club membership credit is available through DSU’s group health insurance
coverage.
Learn more about the wellness program
Education Support
DSU provides a tuition waiver for three classes per calendar year.
DSU provides tuition waiver(s) for benefited employees with supervisor approval. For
more information, please view the
policy
and find the Tuition Waiver request form in the HCM system. It can be found within
Employee Self Service, choose the DSU tile and then DSU Employee Forms. If assistance
is needed, please reach out to Human Resources.
Educational Opportunities for Spouse and Dependents
When you start your job with us, with qualifying documentation, we provide full tuition
waivers for your spouse and dependents to attend DSU. You are responsible for fees.
Retirement
Upon employment, DSU will match your contribution of 3.5%, 4%, or 5% (depending on
years employed) at the rate of 7.5%, 12.5%, or 13%. Contributions are vested and belong
to you the day DSU begins making them.
Learn more about the TIAA retirement plan
Administrators and Staff Only
Upon employment, DSU contributes 12.6% and you contribute 3% of your salary to the
Public Employees Retirement Plan. Your retirement benefit is based on years of service,
final average salary, and the benefit multiplier as established by the North Dakota
Legislature.
Learn more about the NDPERS retirement plan
Upon employment, DSU contributes to retirement benefits you receive at age 65, 66
or 67 depending on your date of birth.
Learn more about social security
If desired, you can make pre-tax contributions into investments with eligible providers
upon employment.
Harassment
Non-Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policy (603.1.002)
Non-Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Procedure (603.1.002)
Title IX Report Form
Other Benefits
Upon your employment, DSU pays administrative costs for a flex comp plan. This allows
you to pay certain eligible expenses with dollars you contribute before payroll taxes
are deducted. These expenses include certain insurance premiums and medical and dependent
care expenses.
Showing your DSU ID authorizes you to use Stoxen Library.
As a DSU employee, you and your immediate family have free admission to many university
events. These include most athletic events, fine arts events, performances, conferences,
and symposia.
You can choose to participate in the following through payroll deductions: DSU Heritage
Foundation donations, North Dakota United dues and United Way donations.
Upon employment, you can use your credentials to access
Inside NDUS
for a list of discounts provided to employees of the NDUS.
The North Dakota Council of State Employees website
provides links to statewide and city specific discounts. They may be subject to change
and are at the discretion of each business. Mention that you are a state employee
at the time of order or appointment to receive the discount and be prepared that you
may need to show your state issued ID (DSU ID card) and/or provide your state issued
email address.
North Dakota University system uses Experian Verify through a secure online portal
to provide verification of employment and income. If you are a current employee please
access the Employee Information sheet
here
on SharePoint (must be logged in).
Visit
www.experianverify.com
to log in or register as a Verifier.
If you are registering for the first time, please select the “Commercial Verifier”
option and continue with our registration process. You will be credentialed to ensure
you have a permissible purpose for accessing our employee’s information. If you already
have an account, simply sign-in.
You will need the following information to request a Verification:
Employee Social Security Number
Employee’s Full Name
Name of Employer
Signed Authorization (if requesting income)
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