Human Resources

You have a choice of where you want to work, so why should you choose Oakton College?

Oakton College has a history of long tenured employees who have found Oakton as a place to grow professionally in a dedicated career. Our commitment to our employees is shown by the longevity of our staff. The average length of employment for full-time faculty is over 13 years, while part-time faculty average over 10 years of service. Oakton’s staff employees average over nine years of longevity with the college. The College fosters a a community of Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness. 

Collegial Community

Oakton is an educational institution, so you will enjoy working in a collegial environment with colleagues that support you and your desire to learn.

Oakton assists employees in expanding their educational options and opportunities. Every employee has a budget for professional development to enhance their skills and education. After one year of employment, employees will be eligible for tuition reimbursement for credit-bearing programs of study at a college or university. 

Employees, their children and their spouse/domestic partner may enroll in credit courses offered by the College at no tuition charge (tuition is waived) and have associated fees(s) waived according to a schedule. 

Employee Support Resources

Oakton College not only offers great benefits but other wonderful conveniences for our employees such as:

 

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  • State of the Art Fitness Center/Basketball Court/Gym
  • Daycare and Preschool which is available at a discounted rate to employees
  • Employee Computer Purchase Program
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  • Flexible Work Options
  • Paid Holidays – compared to the private sector, Oakton offers a generous number of paid holidays.
  • Holiday Extended Time Off which includes a paid winter break (Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day)
  • Four Day Work Week in The Summer (May through the first week of August-employees are off every Friday)
Oakton College also has Paid Vacation and Personal Leave: PTO (Paid Time Off) available for full-time employees, and these benefits are prorated for PT employees.

Generous Benefits Package

Full-time Staff/Faculty receive a variety of medical, dental and vision plans and employer-provided life insurance effective day one of employment upon enrollment. Part Time Staff (25 hours) receives the opportunity to participate in MEDICAL HMO BCBS. Benefits include:

  • Medical: Affordable HMO & PPO options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Dental: Optional Affordable Dental Coverage through Delta Dental
  • Vision: Optional Affordable Vision Coverage through VSP
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance Plans
  • Voluntary Long-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

Oakton College has one perk that you can rarely find anywhere else today, and that’s a pension, as well as other supplemental retirement plans. If eligible, most Oakton Employees automatically participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). Individuals that have reciprocal service with other Illinois public retirement systems receive service credit (for more information contact hr@oakton.edu). Oakton Employees also have additional retirement savings options: Deferred compensation plans in the form of 403(b) and 457 plans are available. 

*Oakton is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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