The Franklin College Office of Human Resources is responsible for the administration of school personnel policies and hiring practices, as well as employee benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity Employment
Franklin College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore the College’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.
The Franklin College Mission
Franklin College empowers students through an experiential education, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, promoting impactful careers and meaningful lives.
Employment Opportunities
Franklin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural and gender diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to apply.
Policies, Procedures and Disclosures
Policy on Non-Discrimination
Franklin College is committed to the principle and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, faculty, employees and applicants for admission and employment. For that reason, the college provides equal employment opportunities to all of its employees and applicants on the basis of merit and without regard to the individual’s race, color, religion, gender, disability, age, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation in accordance with state and federal laws and any other characteristic protected by law.
The college prohibits, forbids, and will not tolerate any verbal, physical or other conduct that belittles or demeans any individual on the basis of the above-listed statuses. All employees, managers, supervisors and job applicants are covered by this commitment.
No person or employee, no matter what his or her title or position, has the authority expressed, actual, apparent or implied to discriminate against any employee of the college.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, admission to and enrollment in Franklin College, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, benefits, educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, scholarship and loan programs, housing athletic and other college-administered programs and activities.
If you have any questions, problems, or complaints regarding a violation of this Policy on Non-discrimination or discrimination in general or Title IX, you may seek assistance from the Title IX coordinator.
Steve Leonard
Title IX Officer
317.738.8899
TitleIXresponse@FranklinCollege.edu
Benefits Summary
Franklin College is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits program as an integral part of each full-time employee’s total compensation package. The following summary highlights the benefits available to you through your employment at the College.
Health Insurance
- Provider – United Healthcare
- Fully-insured PPO and two HSA-style health insurance options
- Eligible on the first day of the month following date of full-time employment
Dental Insurance
- Provider – Delta Dental
- Fully-insured dental insurance
- Eligible on the first day of the month following date of full-time employment
Vision Insurance
- Provider – VSP
- Fully-insured vision insurance
- Eligible on the first day of the month following date of full-time employment
Life Insurance
- Provider – Reliance Standard
- Basic Term Life and AD&D funded by the College, equal to $50,000
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Eligible on the first day of the month following date of full-time employment
Short-term Disability Insurance
- Provider — Reliance Standard
- Must be elected and paid for by employee
- Short-term benefits available (elimination period — 7 days for both staff and faculty)
- Benefit is 60% of base salary up to $2,000 per week
- Eligible on the first day of the month following date of full-time employment
Long-term Disability Insurance
- Provider – Reliance Standard
- Long-term benefits available (elimination period – 180 days for both staff and faculty)
- Benefits is 60% of base salary up to $7,500 per month; Provides contributions to retirement annuity
- Eligible after one year of continuous full-time employment
Travel Accident Insurance
- Provider – The Hartford
- College-funded, equal to $50,000 while traveling on college business
- Eligible on the first day of the month following date of employment
Flexible Spending Account Benefits
- Provider – BMO + Lively
- Pre-tax health, dental and vision premium contributions
- Pre-tax spending account for out-of-pocket medical expenses
- Pre-tax child and elder care
Retirement — 403 (b)
- Tax Deferred Retirement Annuity program with TIAA.
- Automatic enrollment upon hire at a 3% employee contribution.
- Employer contributions will be allocated to the individual accounts of qualifying participants after eligibility is met:
- Franklin College will match 100 percent (100%) of the first five percent (5%) of an employee per paycheck contribution after meeting eligibility. The matching occurs after one year of employment.
Tuition Remission
- Tuition Waiver for employee (one class per semester, fall & spring)
- 100% tuition remission for spouse and children after one year of full-time employment
- Eligible for tuition exchange for dependent children at participating colleges
Employee Course Benefit
Employees of Franklin College who would like to take a course during the semester must complete an Employee Course Registration Form. Please consult the employee manual and your supervisor to understand this benefit and when you may take classes.
FC Wellness Program
- The Wellness Program offers free programming to students, faculty and staff including but not limited to yoga, cardio kickboxing and Zumba. Informative programming through our Wellness Wednesdays is also offered throughout the academic year; as well as the opportunity to check out Wellness equipment such as racquetball and other sports equipment, all free of charge.
Other Benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid Sick Time for eligible staff
- Paid Holidays
- College Bookstore Discount
- Food Services Discount
- Free Admission to Franklin College Events
- Free Parking
- Library Privileges
- Athletics Facilities Privileges (employee & immediate family)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital, short-term disability insurance)
New employees attend an Onboarding Program during which employee benefits are explained in detail. The summaries furnished here are governed by the provisions of applicable documents pertaining to various benefit offerings and may change at any time without notice.
If you have any questions regarding these benefits, please contact Shannon Handley, HR & Comp Administrator, (317) 738-8026, shandley@FranklinCollege.edu or humanresources@FranklinCollege.edu.
Important Health Coverage Tax Documents
In accordance with IRS Notice 2025-15 and the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act, employers may provide a website notice of availability for Form 1095-C instead of automatically mailing copies to employees. Franklin College will follow this guidance for the 2025 tax year.
Your Form 1095-C, which provides information about the health coverage offered to you during the 2025 calendar year, is available for printing through Paycor or upon request.
This posting will remain available through at least Oct. 15, 2026, in accordance with IRS requirements.
If you would like to receive a copy of your Form 1095-C, you may either:
- Print it via Paycor, or
- Request a copy using any of the following methods:
- Email: syork@FranklinCollege.edu
- Mail: Human Resources, Franklin College, 101 Branigin Blvd., Franklin, IN 46131
- Phone: 317.738.8028
Upon receipt of your request, Franklin College will provide your Form 1095-C within 30 days.
Please note: Under IRS guidance, forms will not be automatically mailed unless requested. If you prefer a copy, we encourage you to submit a request using one of the methods above.
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office.
Healthcare Partners
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