Compensation Philosophy

The university's compensation philosophy is to provide employees with a total compensation package, comprised of both salary and fringe benefits, that recognizes and rewards performance and productivity while maintaining a competitive market position and internal equity.

The above link contains information on Job Families, Salary Schedules, Schedule for Statewide Position Review, PDQ form, IRIS Checklist, ANDI Checklist, and Compensation Project.
 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to provide free, CONFIDENTIAL assistance to help employees and their families resolve problems that influence their personal lives or job performance.  Spouses and dependent children of an employee also qualify for EAP benefits. 

The program is available to all UTSI employees and their immediate families. The State EAP Program provides free short-term counseling, financial counseling, and brief legal advice for regular employees who are scheduled to work at least 75% (30 hours per week) time.

The State of Tennessee EAP contract has been awarded to Magellan Health Services. To contact the State EAP, call toll-free:

1-800-308-4934

You can also visit MagellanHealth.com for a wide range of online tools, resources and information.  Learn about health and wellness issues, personal development and more. 

If you have specific questions, please contact Pam Ledford, at (931) 393-7226 or email hr@utsi.edu

Personal Self-Assessments

The Employee Assistance Program provides anonymous, free confidential screenings of the following:  alcohol use;  anger management;  anxiety disorder; depression, and eating disorders.  Self-tests are also available to assess the following personal growth concerns:  career motivation;  conflict management;  emotional intelligence;  goal setting;  nutrition knowledge;  self-esteem;  and stress (SRR scale).

The new enhanced online service is available at www.magellanhealth.com.  Click on "I'm a Member" and then "Take a self-assessment."  You may enter as a registered or unregistered user.  Results are given immediately after completion of the screening test.  Remember, if you score as a potential problem, you may contact the EAP for a personal counseling session.

Telephone depression screening is also available from Magellan Health Services by calling toll-free 1-866-249-1580.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The University provides coverage under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for such reasons as childbirth, adoption, foster care placement and serious illness of the employee, spouse, child or parent. Employees must meet the FMLA guidelines as outlined in the policy. Additional information can be found at UT Personnel Policy No. 338.

For further information about FMLA, please contact Pam Ledford at (931)393-7226 or email her at hr@utsi.edu.

Flexible Benefits

The Flexible Benefits plan established by the University is an important part of your overall benefits package. This plan permits the University to exclude, from both Federal Income and Social Security taxes, premiums paid by you for group medical insurance, dental insurance and amounts you contribute to a medical and/or dependent care reimbursement account.

The Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are a component of the Flexible Benefits that provide an opportunity for additional tax savings if you choose to participate. By enrolling in one or both of the reimbursement accounts, you can designate a fixed dollar amount to be set aside annually for dependent care and/or medical expenses. Subsequently, as expenses are incurred, the University reimburses you through your payroll check for those expenses. Below are claim forms for each.

For further information, please contact Pam Ledford at (931) 393-7226 or hr@utsi.edu.

Workers' Compensation

Retirement

Coordination of Survivor Benefits

The UTSI Human Resources office coordinates survivor benefits for employees, dependents, and retirees. The coordination of benefits may include unpaid wages at the time of death and/or a monthly benefit payment, unused annual and sick leave, insurance, retirement, and other related benefits. Departments and/or families should notify the Human Resources office when a death has occurred. For additional information, please contact the Human Resources office at (931) 393-7226.