Benefits offered by UIC include health care options, wellness programs, educational opportunities, tuition assistance, vacations, holidays and other leave benefits, and University retirement plans. Detailed information on specific employee benefits may be found on the Benefits website.
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a public institution and many of the job positions on our campus are subject to the employment rules established for state universities. These jobs are known as Civil Service positions.
OU staff have access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is a support/ counselling service provided by Health Assured for the OU. The EAP covers a range of issues such as sickness, family issues, finances etc.
The Illinois Department of Revenue also offers tuition reimbursement, day care, and training opportunities.
Across the 2021-2022 graduating class respondents, 52% of full-time employed respondents reported salaries, averaging $74,974. In addition, 28% reported signing bonuses, with a median of $5,000.
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers a Crisis Assistance Program for families who have an immediate need for food, shelter or clothing. The Crisis Assistance Program in Cook County includes shelter for individuals and families.
You must have a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) High School Equivalency Diploma. You must be working toward a degree or certificate. You may not be in default on any federal educational loans or owe a refund on a federal grant. You must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress.
The tuition waiver benefit for a child of an employee attending the University of Illinois provides the following benefits and has the following limitations: A 50 percent tuition waiver, excluding fees, for up to four years, each year consisting of two semesters and one summer term.
Child of Employee Tuition Waivers. The Inter-institutional 50% tuition waiver for children of public university employees provides for a 50% tuition waiver (not including fees) for up to 4 years of waivers for undergraduate education (excluding non-credit & graduate/professional academic programs or certifications).