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.
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.
Oakton College not only offers great benefits but other wonderful conveniences for our employees such as:
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:
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.
Why not consider Oakton when applying for your next job? You are welcome here!