SDSU Research Foundation benefits

Nonprofit auxiliary providing administrative support for San Diego State University research and sponsored projects.

33 recorded benefits. Record edited: Mon Oct 05 2026 02:33:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

Recorded work model: Flexible work arrangements.

Health Benefits

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

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    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

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    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Dental Benefits

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

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    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Vision Benefits

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

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    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Employee assistance program

Free confidential counseling: up to 8 face-to-face visits per incident. One free 30-minute legal consultation per issue each year; 25% attorney discount after consultation. 24/7 work/life referrals and mental-wellbeing resources.

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees; dependents and household members may use the face-to-face visit service.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

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    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Life insurance

Employer-paid basic coverage: 1× annual earnings, up to $250,000; optional employee-paid voluntary coverage is available

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Disability insurance

Long-term disability pays 60% of monthly wages, up to $12,000 per month, after 90 consecutive disability days or exhaustion of sick accruals, whichever is later

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Sick leave

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Basic coverage is Foundation-paid at 1× annual earnings, up to $250,000; optional voluntary coverage is employee-paid

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

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    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Flexible spending account

2026 limits: Health FSA $3,400; dependent-care FSA $7,500 per plan year ($3,750 if married filing separately), for children under 13 or eligible dependents unable to self-care.

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Retirement plan

Auto-enrollment at 5% of salary upon hire; after age 21 and 1,000 hours in the initial unique benefit year (calendar year thereafter), employer matches 200% of the first 5% contributed (up to 10%); contributions are 100% vested.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

403(b) retirement savings plan

Voluntary pre-tax or after-tax pay contributions; free personalized retirement consultation.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Hospital indemnity insurance

Optional; employee pays the full cost through payroll deduction.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Critical illness insurance

Optional; employee pays the full cost through payroll deduction.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Accident insurance

Optional; employee pays the full cost through payroll deduction.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Pet insurance

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-10-05T01:18:01.000Z

    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Financial counseling

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Vacation & time off

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Company holidays

14 paid holidays each year: 13 scheduled and one personal day

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Bereavement leave

Up to 5 paid days per event; use within 12 months

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only; covered relationships include spouse/domestic partner, parents (including step, foster, in-law and partner's parents), siblings, children (including step, adopted, foster, partner's children and children for whom the employee has parental responsibilities), grandparents/grandchildren, aunts/uncles, or a relative/friend who resided with the employee.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Jury duty leave

Up to 10 days of paid jury duty at one time

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible regular employees called to jury duty.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Employee discount

Discounts at Southern California attractions and theme parks; campus library, credit-union and recreation-center privileges and discounted tickets require an SDSU RED ID or employee ID.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

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    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Tuition reimbursement

Job-related study at an accredited institution; requires available department funds and prior supervisor/HR approval.

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible regular employees only; study must be job/career-related and at an accredited institution.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-10-05T01:18:01.000Z

    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Learning and development

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Careers page Prospective Employees

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    Current Foundation prospective employee surface; high-level named staff programs, literal Careers URL and flexible-work-arrangements statement. No specific work-location or schedule model.

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

Mentorship program

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Careers page Prospective Employees

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    Source context

    Current Foundation prospective employee surface; high-level named staff programs, literal Careers URL and flexible-work-arrangements statement. No specific work-location or schedule model.

Leadership training

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Careers page Prospective Employees

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    Source context

    Current Foundation prospective employee surface; high-level named staff programs, literal Careers URL and flexible-work-arrangements statement. No specific work-location or schedule model.

Estate guidance and will preparation

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Funeral planning and concierge

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Beneficiary counseling

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Ability Assist

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

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    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Legal assistance

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-10-05T01:18:01.000Z

    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Travel assistance

Includes identity-theft protection and assistance.

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees traveling more than 100 miles from home for 90 days or less.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-10-05T01:18:01.000Z

    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

Identity theft protection

Eligibility & sources

FullTime · Full-time benefit-eligible employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-10-05T01:18:01.000Z

    Source context

    Current Foundation employee-benefit offerings; starred parent groups and individually starred offers are limited to full-time benefit-eligible employees. Country scope and unstarred employee-class eligibility are not specified.

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.

ScholarShare savings program

Payroll deduction; minimum contribution is $30 per month.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits guide 2026 SDSURF Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-10-05T01:36:12.000Z

    Source context

    2026 guide for prospective employees; eligibility varies by named offer, and governing plan documents control. The guide does not establish a universal country or employee-class scope.