Benefits Overview

The Human Resources Department provides a range of employee-related functions, policies and benefit administration.

All active, full-time faculty members and administrative and professional staff who work at least 30 hours per week are benefits eligible. Coverage is generally effective on the first day of the month following the date of hire and the completion of enrollment forms.

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan (403B)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Tuition benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Leave time: Includes holidays, sick days, vacation days and personal days

The Human Resources Department supports the mission of the University of Bridgeport and recognizes the contribution of each employee. It is the intent of the Human Resources Department to provide the most helpful, efficient, courteous, and responsible service to all employees.

Enrollment forms and plan documents are available in the Human Resources Department.