Employment Benefits

Aurora University offers competitive, flexible benefits to eligible employees.

  • Health Insurance
    Choice of HMO or PPO offered through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
    Choice of two dental plans and vision insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
    1.5 times annual salary, dependent on age. Additional life insurance also may be purchased for self, spouse, and children.
  • Long Term Disability
    60% of salary, taxable and nontaxable options.
  • TIAA Retirement Account
    The University offers a 403b retirement plan, administered by TIAA. Matching contributions offered first day of employment to eligible employees, at the discretion of the University and Board of Directors.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
    FSAs are available for medical costs and dependent care costs.
  • Paid Time Off
    Vacation, personal, and sick leave are provided to eligible employees.
  • Holidays
    The university observes nine major holidays where the university is closed.
  • Tuition Assistance
    Tuition assistance for AU undergraduate courses is available to eligible employees and eligible family members beginning the term following one (1) year of regular, full-time employment. Tuition assistance for graduate programs paid at 60% for employee following Senior Leadership approval.
  • Tuition Exchange Consortiums
    AU is a member of the Tuition Exchange (TE) and the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP) enabling full-time employees and eligible family members to be eligible for tuition assistance at more than 600 universities nationwide. Eligibility for the CIC-TEP and TE programs is one (1) year of regular, full-time employment as of 8/31.
  • Pet Insurance
    Flexible plan design and features tailored to your pet's unique needs through MetLife.
  • Legal Services
    Legal representation for you, your spouse, your domestic partner, your civil union partner, and your dependents through MetLife.
  • Identity Theft Protection
    Choice of two plans to protect your identity and assets through MetLife Identity and Fraud Protection powered by Aura.

Human Resources Contact Information
Eckhart Hall 105 on the Aurora campus
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Phone: 630-844-5493
Fax: 630-844-5650
Email: hr@aurora.edu