The Ohio State University benefits

Public land-grant research university with campuses and statewide programs across Ohio.

32 recorded benefits. Record edited: Sun Oct 04 2026 15:01:03 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

Recorded work model: Role-dependent; careers materials say flexible and remote opportunities may be available where applicable. Staff telework or flexible-work arrangements require approval..

Health insurance

Medical plans include prescription drug coverage and 100% preventive care.

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Eligibility and plan options vary by appointment category and FTE.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility

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    Source context

    Faculty, staff, student-employee and appointment/FTE eligibility categories, with stated exclusions.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

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    Source context

    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility Chart 2025

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    Source context

    Charted eligibility by employee category, FTE and appointment; revised August 2024, effective January 2025.

  • Benefits page Medical Benefits

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    Source context

    Medical-plan choices, prescription coverage and plan-dependent eligibility, network and cost-sharing.

  • Job posting Physician – Department of Otolaryngology, Division Director, Otologist/Neurotologist (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

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    Source context

    One current full-time U.S. faculty posting; the benefit paragraph describes benefits for eligible Ohio State employees and is not proof of eligibility for every applicant or employee.

Dental insurance

Coverage includes preventive, diagnostic and restorative care, plus orthodontia for dependent children.

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Eligibility varies by appointment category and FTE; faculty who also hold an appointment with Nationwide Children's Hospital are excluded.

Sources & dates

Vision insurance

Coverage includes preventive eye exams and lenses.

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Eligibility varies by appointment category and FTE; faculty who also hold an appointment with Nationwide Children's Hospital are excluded.

Sources & dates

Employee assistance program

Five counseling sessions are available to employees and eligible family or household members, including parents and in-laws.

Eligibility & sources

US · Access includes eligible family or household members, parents and in-laws.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Benefits at Ohio State

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    Source context

    Current employee benefits listed by the Office of Human Resources.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

Life insurance

Basic group-term life is automatic; voluntary coverage is available for employees and eligible dependents.

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Eligibility depends on appointment category and FTE; voluntary coverage may include eligible dependents.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Benefits at Ohio State

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current employee benefits listed by the Office of Human Resources.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility

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    Source context

    Faculty, staff, student-employee and appointment/FTE eligibility categories, with stated exclusions.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility Chart 2025

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Charted eligibility by employee category, FTE and appointment; revised August 2024, effective January 2025.

Disability insurance

Long-term disability is automatic; short-term disability is voluntary

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Eligibility depends on appointment category and FTE; short-term disability is voluntary.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Benefits at Ohio State

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current employee benefits listed by the Office of Human Resources.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility

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    Source context

    Faculty, staff, student-employee and appointment/FTE eligibility categories, with stated exclusions.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility Chart 2025

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Charted eligibility by employee category, FTE and appointment; revised August 2024, effective January 2025.

Sick leave

Accrues 4.6 hours per 80 hours of service, prorated by FTE, with no accumulation cap.

Pay
Paid
Unlimited
No
Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff, Postdoctoral scholars · Regular, seasonal, temporary and term Faculty and Staff, including postdoctoral scholars, accrue sick leave; intermittent staff are ineligible. An adequate accrued balance is required before use; extra-pay appointments do not accrue or use sick time.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Leave Options

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    Source context

    Current faculty and staff leave categories and paid holiday overview.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility Chart 2025

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Charted eligibility by employee category, FTE and appointment; revised August 2024, effective January 2025.

  • Policy document Paid Time Off Policy 6.27

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    Source context

    Faculty and staff paid-time policies; employee-class, FTE, appointment, qualifying-event and documentation conditions differ by leave type.

  • Benefits page Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual

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    Source context

    Vacation and sick accrual by employee group, service, FTE and appointment type.

Wellness program

Medical-plan-covered employees and spouses can access wellness services and earn financial incentives and premium credits.

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Employees and spouses must be covered by an eligible medical plan.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Benefits at Ohio State

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    Source context

    Current employee benefits listed by the Office of Human Resources.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

Health reimbursement arrangement

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Benefits at Ohio State

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    Source context

    Current employee benefits listed by the Office of Human Resources.

Parental leave

Up to 240 hours (six workweeks at 100% FTE), paid at 100% of regular pay and prorated by FTE, after birth or a newly adopted child

Pay
Paid
Duration
6 weeks
Parent / leave type
birth parent, other parent
Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Faculty or staff in regular, term, seasonal or associated-faculty appointments at 75% FTE or greater; immediate eligibility at hire. Temporary and intermittent staff are excluded. Applies after birth or a newly adopted child; leave runs concurrently with available FML. Newly adopted child must meet the policy definition (up to 18 years); one benefit per employee/event regardless of number of children.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Leave Options

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    Source context

    Current faculty and staff leave categories and paid holiday overview.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

  • Policy document Paid Time Off Policy 6.27

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    Source context

    Faculty and staff paid-time policies; employee-class, FTE, appointment, qualifying-event and documentation conditions differ by leave type.

Up to six paid weeks for the birth parent after stillbirth requiring vaginal delivery or cesarean; medical documentation required

Pay
Paid
Duration
6 weeks
Parent / leave type
birth parent
Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Applies to eligible Faculty or Staff at 75% FTE or greater in regular, term, seasonal or associated-faculty appointments after stillbirth with vaginal delivery or cesarean; medical documentation is required. Temporary and intermittent staff are excluded. Stillbirth means loss during or after the 16th week of pregnancy.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Leave Options

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    Source context

    Current faculty and staff leave categories and paid holiday overview.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

  • Policy document Paid Time Off Policy 6.27

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Faculty and staff paid-time policies; employee-class, FTE, appointment, qualifying-event and documentation conditions differ by leave type.

Up to two weeks for the other parent after stillbirth with vaginal delivery or cesarean; medical documentation is required.

Pay
Paid
Duration
2 weeks
Parent / leave type
other parent
Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Applies to eligible Faculty or Staff at 75% FTE or greater in regular, term, seasonal or associated-faculty appointments after stillbirth with vaginal delivery or cesarean; medical documentation is required. Temporary and intermittent staff are excluded. Stillbirth means loss during or after the 16th week of pregnancy.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Leave Options

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    Source context

    Current faculty and staff leave categories and paid holiday overview.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

  • Policy document Paid Time Off Policy 6.27

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Faculty and staff paid-time policies; employee-class, FTE, appointment, qualifying-event and documentation conditions differ by leave type.

Up to two weeks for either parent after stillbirth without delivery; medical documentation is required.

Pay
Paid
Duration
2 weeks
Parent / leave type
birth parent, other parent
Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Applies to eligible Faculty or Staff at 75% FTE or greater in regular, term, seasonal or associated-faculty appointments after stillbirth without delivery; medical documentation is required. Temporary and intermittent staff are excluded. Stillbirth means loss during or after the 16th week of pregnancy.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Leave Options

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    Source context

    Current faculty and staff leave categories and paid holiday overview.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

  • Policy document Paid Time Off Policy 6.27

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    Source context

    Faculty and staff paid-time policies; employee-class, FTE, appointment, qualifying-event and documentation conditions differ by leave type.

Adoption assistance

Reimbursement for eligible adoption expenses after finalizing adoption of a child under 18.

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff, Postdoctoral scholars, Clinical instructors, House staff · Adoption must be finalized and the adopted child must be under 18. Regular, term or seasonal appointment at 50% FTE or greater; visiting faculty are excluded.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility Chart 2025

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    Source context

    Charted eligibility by employee category, FTE and appointment; revised August 2024, effective January 2025.

Surrogacy assistance

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff, Postdoctoral scholars, Clinical instructors, House staff · Regular, term or seasonal appointment at 50% FTE or greater; visiting faculty are excluded.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility Chart 2025

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    Source context

    Charted eligibility by employee category, FTE and appointment; revised August 2024, effective January 2025.

Family care

Eligibility & sources

Faculty who also hold an appointment with Nationwide Children's Hospital are excluded.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Benefits at Ohio State

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    Source context

    Current employee benefits listed by the Office of Human Resources.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility

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    Source context

    Faculty, staff, student-employee and appointment/FTE eligibility categories, with stated exclusions.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility Chart 2025

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Charted eligibility by employee category, FTE and appointment; revised August 2024, effective January 2025.

Childcare support

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Benefits at Ohio State

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    Source context

    Current employee benefits listed by the Office of Human Resources.

Remote work

Staff may request fully off-site work, subject to approval.

Eligibility & sources

US · Staff · Staff must obtain an approved flexible-work agreement; not every position is suitable. Corrective action or a performance-improvement plan may affect eligibility; arrangements may change or be discontinued.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Policy document Flexible Work Policy 6.12

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    Source context

    Staff requests for telework or flexible work; arrangements require approval and may not suit every position.

Hybrid work

Staff may request a combination of off-site and on-site work, subject to approval.

Eligibility & sources

US · Staff · Staff must obtain an approved flexible-work agreement; not every position is suitable. Corrective action or a performance-improvement plan may affect eligibility; arrangements may change or be discontinued.

Sources & dates

  • Policy document Flexible Work Policy 6.12

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    Source context

    Staff requests for telework or flexible work; arrangements require approval and may not suit every position.

Flexible schedule

Staff may request a flexible-work arrangement, subject to approval.

Eligibility & sources

US · Staff · Staff must obtain an approved flexible-work agreement; not every position is suitable. Corrective action or a performance-improvement plan may affect eligibility; arrangements may change or be discontinued.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Leave Options

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    Source context

    Current faculty and staff leave categories and paid holiday overview.

  • Policy document Flexible Work Policy 6.12

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    Source context

    Staff requests for telework or flexible work; arrangements require approval and may not suit every position.

Flexible spending account

Health Care and Dependent Care FSA options use pre-tax contributions.

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Eligibility varies by appointment category and FTE; faculty who also hold an appointment with Nationwide Children's Hospital are excluded.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Benefits at Ohio State

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    Source context

    Current employee benefits listed by the Office of Human Resources.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility

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    Source context

    Faculty, staff, student-employee and appointment/FTE eligibility categories, with stated exclusions.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

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    Source context

    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility Chart 2025

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    Source context

    Charted eligibility by employee category, FTE and appointment; revised August 2024, effective January 2025.

Retirement plan

Eligible staff participate in OPERS and eligible faculty in STRS; eligible employees at 75% FTE or greater may elect an Alternative Retirement Plan within 120 days. Voluntary pre-tax 403(b) and 457(b) plans are also available.

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Staff participate in OPERS and faculty in STRS; eligible Faculty and Staff at 75% FTE or greater may elect an Alternative Retirement Plan within 120 days.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Benefits at Ohio State

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    Source context

    Current employee benefits listed by the Office of Human Resources.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility

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    Source context

    Faculty, staff, student-employee and appointment/FTE eligibility categories, with stated exclusions.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility Chart 2025

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Charted eligibility by employee category, FTE and appointment; revised August 2024, effective January 2025.

  • Benefits page Retirement Benefits

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    Source context

    Current state-system and alternative retirement-plan choices by employee class and eligibility.

  • Job posting Physician – Department of Otolaryngology, Division Director, Otologist/Neurotologist (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

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    Source context

    One current full-time U.S. faculty posting; the benefit paragraph describes benefits for eligible Ohio State employees and is not proof of eligibility for every applicant or employee.

Vacation & time off

Eligible staff accrue 80–200 hours per year and eligible 12-month faculty 176–200 hours per year; prorated by FTE.

Pay
Paid
Eligibility & sources

US · Staff, Faculty, Postdoctoral scholars · Staff regular, seasonal or term appointments and 12-month Faculty or postdoctoral positions generally require at least 50% FTE. Nine-month faculty, temporary and intermittent staff, and appointments below 50% FTE are ineligible.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Leave Options

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    Source context

    Current faculty and staff leave categories and paid holiday overview.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility Chart 2025

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Charted eligibility by employee category, FTE and appointment; revised August 2024, effective January 2025.

  • Policy document Paid Time Off Policy 6.27

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    Source context

    Faculty and staff paid-time policies; employee-class, FTE, appointment, qualifying-event and documentation conditions differ by leave type.

  • Benefits page Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual

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    Source context

    Vacation and sick accrual by employee group, service, FTE and appointment type.

Company holidays

11 paid holidays per year

Pay
Paid
Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Regular, seasonal, temporary and term employees are eligible when they have paid time during the holiday week; intermittent and student employees are ineligible. Full-time holiday benefit pay is FTE multiplied by 8 hours, up to 8 hours.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Leave Options

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    Source context

    Current faculty and staff leave categories and paid holiday overview.

  • Policy document Holidays Policy 6.20

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    Source context

    Eleven annual holidays and holiday-pay eligibility for faculty and staff; eligibility differs for intermittent and student employees.

Employee discount

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Benefits at Ohio State

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    Source context

    Current employee benefits listed by the Office of Human Resources.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

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    Source context

    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

Organ donation leave

Paid leave up to 240 hours for kidney or liver donation or 56 hours for marrow donation per calendar year, prorated by FTE

Pay
Paid
Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Faculty or staff at 75% FTE or greater in regular, term, seasonal or associated-faculty appointments; temporary and intermittent staff are excluded.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Leave Options

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    Source context

    Current faculty and staff leave categories and paid holiday overview.

  • Policy document Paid Time Off Policy 6.27

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    Source context

    Faculty and staff paid-time policies; employee-class, FTE, appointment, qualifying-event and documentation conditions differ by leave type.

Jury duty leave

Jury service is paid; qualifying subpoena absences are paid when the employee is not a party to the case

Pay
Paid
Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Intermittent employees are excluded; a subpoena does not qualify for paid leave when the employee is a party to the case. A State Personnel Board of Review action is a separate qualifying exception when the employee is not already on paid or unpaid leave.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Leave Options

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    Source context

    Current faculty and staff leave categories and paid holiday overview.

  • Policy document Paid Time Off Policy 6.27

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    Source context

    Faculty and staff paid-time policies; employee-class, FTE, appointment, qualifying-event and documentation conditions differ by leave type.

Vacation donation

Up to 160 donated hours, prorated by FTE, after exhausting paid-time balances

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Recipient must have a regular, seasonal, temporary or term sick-time-accruing position, exhaust all paid-time balances and obtain approved unpaid leave; intermittent staff are excluded. Cannot receive disability or workers' compensation pay concurrently. Qualifying serious-health, birth/adoption/foster or immediate-family-death event; hours convert to sick time. Donations ordinarily stay within the unit (immediate-family exception); donor retains at least 80 vacation hours, prorated by FTE.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Leave Options

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    Source context

    Current faculty and staff leave categories and paid holiday overview.

  • Policy document Paid Time Off Policy 6.27

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    Source context

    Faculty and staff paid-time policies; employee-class, FTE, appointment, qualifying-event and documentation conditions differ by leave type.

Bereavement leave

Up to five working days from accrued sick time for immediate or extended family; five additional days for immediate family may be approved.

Pay
Paid
Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff, Postdoctoral scholars · Regular, seasonal, temporary and term faculty/staff (including postdoctoral scholars); intermittent staff excluded. An adequate accrued sick-time balance and documentation are required; additional immediate-family time depends on operational approval. One day for a non-immediate/non-extended family funeral requires departmental approval; limits prorate by FTE.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Leave Options

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    Source context

    Current faculty and staff leave categories and paid holiday overview.

  • Policy document Paid Time Off Policy 6.27

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    Source context

    Faculty and staff paid-time policies; employee-class, FTE, appointment, qualifying-event and documentation conditions differ by leave type.

Military leave

Uniformed-service members may receive up to one month of paid military time off each calendar year

Pay
Paid
Eligibility & sources

US · FullTime, PartTime · Full-time or part-time employees who are members of the uniformed services.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Leave Options

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    Source context

    Current faculty and staff leave categories and paid holiday overview.

Lifestyle spending account

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Eligibility varies by appointment category and FTE; faculty who also hold an appointment with Nationwide Children's Hospital are excluded.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    Source context

    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Benefits at Ohio State

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    Source context

    Current employee benefits listed by the Office of Human Resources.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility

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    Source context

    Faculty, staff, student-employee and appointment/FTE eligibility categories, with stated exclusions.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility Chart 2025

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    Source context

    Charted eligibility by employee category, FTE and appointment; revised August 2024, effective January 2025.

Ohio State Travel Assistance

Eligibility & sources

US · Enrollment in a university faculty/staff medical plan is required.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Benefits at Ohio State

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    Source context

    Current employee benefits listed by the Office of Human Resources.

  • Benefits page Medical Benefits

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    Source context

    Medical-plan choices, prescription coverage and plan-dependent eligibility, network and cost-sharing.

Tuition reimbursement

Regular or term Faculty and Staff at 75% FTE or greater may use up to 10 credit hours per semester, capped at $9,640 per semester.

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty, Staff · Eligible regular or term appointment from the first day through the end of the semester, with stated disability-separation, retirement or reduction-in-force exceptions. Admission and enrollment required; Ohio State courses for credit, up to 10 hours. Apply each semester by the first Friday after classes begin. Course work cannot interfere with job duties. Covers instructional, general and nonresident fees only; withdrawal or loss of eligibility may require repayment.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Careers at Ohio State

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    University careers and employee-benefits overview.

  • Benefits page Benefits at Ohio State

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    Current employee benefits listed by the Office of Human Resources.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility

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    Faculty, staff, student-employee and appointment/FTE eligibility categories, with stated exclusions.

  • Benefits guide Welcome to Ohio State: Benefits Overview

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    Summary of eligible employee plans and services; applicable plan documents govern and class/FTE restrictions remain controlling.

  • Benefits page Benefits Eligibility Chart 2025

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    Charted eligibility by employee category, FTE and appointment; revised August 2024, effective January 2025.

  • Benefits page Faculty and Staff Tuition Assistance

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    Employee tuition assistance for regular or term Faculty and Staff at 75% FTE or greater, subject to semester timing and covered fees.

  • Job posting Physician – Department of Otolaryngology, Division Director, Otologist/Neurotologist (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

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    One current full-time U.S. faculty posting; the benefit paragraph describes benefits for eligible Ohio State employees and is not proof of eligibility for every applicant or employee.

Relocation assistance

Relocation consultations and resources for new and prospective faculty.

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty · R154274 · New or prospective faculty and their partners; consultation/resources do not guarantee partner employment.

Sources & dates

Dual-career partner support

Partner career consultations and help identifying potential employers and opportunities.

Eligibility & sources

US · Faculty · R154274 · New or prospective faculty and their partners; consultation/resources do not guarantee partner employment.

Sources & dates