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Staff Benefits

Eligible RISD staff enjoy access to a wide array of generous benefits to help meet their unique needs.  These benefits include several medical insurance options, flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, time away, and more to support and encourage healthy work-life flexibility. You will also discover what our campus and community have to offer—from events programming on campus to the expansive collection and rotating exhibitions on view at the RISD Museum.


Benefits for Eligible Staff

Explore below to learn what’s available for benefits-eligible RISD staff.

HEALTHFLEXIBLE SPENDING & HEALTH SAVINGS403(b) RETIREMENT
Medical InsuranceHealth Care Flexible SpendingEmployee Contribution
Dental InsuranceDependent Care Flexible SpendingEmployer Contribution
Vision CoverageHealth Savings 403(b) Resources

TIME AWAY*DISABILITYTUITION
Vacation TimeRI Temporary Disability and/or Caregiver Insurance (RI TDI)/(RI TCI)Education Assistance
Sick TimeSupplemental Short-Term DisabilityContinuing Education (RISD)
Personal TimeLong-Term DisabilityTuition Remission (RISD)
Holidays Tuition Remission (External)
Bereavement Leave
Military Leave
Family and Medical Leave & Parental Leave (FMLA)
Jury Duty
Paid Parental Leave
Unpaid Leave of Absence
School Involvement Leave

*Unionized staff should refer to their collective bargaining agreements for more information.


LIFE AND AD&DOTHER BENEFITS
Basic LifeEmployee Assistance Program
Accidental Death and Dismemberment529 College Savings Plan
Employee Optional LifeAuto and Home Insurance
Spouse LifeConsolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
Child LifeTickets at Work
Voluntary Long-Term Care Insurance
RISD Campus Perks