Discover employee benefits at Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College provides a benefits program to support employee health, well-being, and financial security. Faculty, administrative professional staff, and classified staff receive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement benefits tailored to their role. Benefits-eligible employees (.5 FTE and above) are covered from day one of employment.
Learn more about your benefits, including health insurance, wellness programs, generous employer retirement contributions, paid leave, campus perks, and professional development opportunities.
All faculty and administrative professional staff positions are non-classified employees of Fort Lewis College, governed by the college's policies and procedures.
Classified employees are part of the Colorado State Personnel System and are governed by State Personnel Board Rules and Procedures and the Partnership Agreement.
Fort Lewis College does not contribute to Social Security as part of the . Therefore, participation in a retirement plan is required. All employees will select a retirement option in Workday during new hire onboarding.
All classified staff are enrolled in the . PERA is governed by state legislation, and contribution percentages for employees and the college are determined annually. For information on the defined contribution or defined benefit plans, please contact Human Resources.
All Fort Lewis College employees can also take advantage of additional voluntary retirement savings accounts offered through the college:
Please contact Human Resources or visit the linked websites to learn more about these opportunities.