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.
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.
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.
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.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), which are offered to all managers, employees, and their families, are designed to address individual, team, and organizational problems. Services include counseling and support services for: Stress management.
Employee assistance programs can help employees with personal problems that affect their job performance. EAPs can identify and address a wide range of health, financial, and social issues, including mental and/or substance use disorders.