Benefits Overview
The New School offers the below benefit plans and programs to its employees. Click the options to find detailed information, including eligibility requirements, cost of coverage, and the enrollment process. If you need additional assistance, contact the Benefits staff at benefitshelp@newschool.edu or call 212.229.5671 x4942.
Orientation Presentation Materials:
Refer to Benefits - Terminology (Glossary) for definitions of acronyms used in this section.
Elected Benefit Options
The below benefits are generally available to eligible employees on the first of the month following one full month of employment (after one year of employment for part-time faculty) or during open enrollment.
Enrollment in "elected benefits" may be made during new hire eligibility, a change in employment status that results in eligibility, or during the university's annual Open Enrollment period.
Changes may be made to elections once per year during Open Enrollment or mid-year due to change in status (qualifying life event), except as specified below.
Please note: Not all benefit options are available to all employees. Use the links provided to review each benefit option for eligibility details.
Additional medical coverage and support information:
Time Off
There are numerous methods for employees to take time off from work:
Holidays and Breaks | Medical Leaves of Absence |
Vacation | Non-Medical Leaves of Absence |
See also Changes of Schedule and Special Leave Bank.
Additional Benefits
The below benefits are not "elected" and may be utilized at anytime once eligible:
- Workplace Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants and employees with disabilities to enable them to apply for or perform their job.
- Employee Assistance Program: Counselling, consultations, and other resources available through Aetna Resources for Living.
- Student Loan Debt (Savi): Savi from TIAA helps employees find relief from student loan debt.
- Tuition Waiver: New School education for eligible employees and family members.
- Workers' Compensation: Insurance coverage for employees who are injured or become ill as a direct result of their job with The New School.
Enrollment and Modifications
Below you will find information on enrolling in benefit plans, viewing current elections, and modifying your choices.
- New Hire Enrollment: New employees may enroll in benefits plans within 31 days of their eligibility or wait for Open Enrollment.
- Change in Employment Status: Employees who's employment status has changed may enroll in benefits plans within 31 days of their eligibility or wait for Open Enrollment.
- Open Enrollment: Once per year, employees may enroll or modify their "elected" benefits. Some plans must be re-enrolled each year during this period.
- View Current Elections: View current benefit plan coverage, including per-paycheck contributions.
- Change in Status: Make changes to your "elected" benefit plans anytime during the year due to a change in status (i.e. qualifying life event).