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Benefits

The Human Resources office is responsible for the communication of benefits programs; payroll and personnel actions; personnel record management; position management and services; employment services; performance management.

Please direct your general Human Resources inquiries to the Human Resources Office.

Employment Benefits & Compensation for Faculty can be found in the the Negotiated Faculty Agreement.

Overview of MATC Employment Benefits 

Standard Benefit Package for Administrators / Professional Staff & Faculty

Paid Leave Time

Personal Leave: 2 Days for Faculty and Staff. (Allows up to 5 days of carryover per year).
Sick Leave: 10 Days for Faculty and Exempt Staff, 12 Days for Non-Exempt Staff (90 days carryover).
Vacation Leave: 20 days for Exempt Staff, 12 Days for Non-Exempt Staff (30 days carryover).
Paid Holidays as determined by MATC academic calendar (22 days for FY25)
Regular Part-Time Employees receive prorated paid leave and extended holiday pay.
Catastrophic Leave Bank pay is available to employees for unforseen medical emergencies (Policy 7.8.3)

Health Insurance Coverage

Blue Cross Blue Shield. Blue Select - Option A

  • $500 deductible per person ($1,000 for family)
  • 20% coinsurance w/ $1,000 out-of-pocket maximum per person ($2,000 for family).
  • Total out-of-pocket max is $1,500 per person ($3,000 for family).
  • College pays 100% of employee premium (benefit value for FY25 = $11,796)

Blue Cross Blue Shield. Blue Select - Option B

  • $1,000 deductible per person ($2,000 for family)
  • 20% coinsurance w/ $1,000 out-of-pocket maximum per person ($2,000 for family).
  • Total out-out-of-pocket max is $2,000 per person ($4,000 for family).
  • College pays 100% of employee premium (benefit value for FY25 = $11,531

Blue Cross Blue Shield. Blue Select - Option C

  • $1,500 deductible per person ($3,000 for family)
  • 20% coinsurance w/ $1,000 out-of-pocket maximum per person ($2,000 for family).
  • Total out-out-of-pocket max is $2,500 per person ($5,000 for family).
  • College pays 100% of employee premium (benefit value for FY25 = $11,293
Spouse, Children, and Family coverages available at regular premium cost minus employee cost

See additional details on Health Insurance and other benefits below under "Benefit Summaries & Details."

Optional Insurance Coverages
Dental (Delta Dental of Kansas PPO Plus Premier) - $1,500 allowance for covered services
Vision (Ameritas VSP Choice Network + Affiliates) - Coverage for exams, glasses, contacts, and more.
Optional Group Life Insurance (KPERS) - Up to $250,000 coverage
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (Keating & Associates) 
Illness, Accident & Hospital Indemnity Insurance (Assurity)
Long Term Disability Insurance (KPERS)

Retirement Plans

403(b) Retirement Plan

  • $1,000 Annual Employer Match for contributions of $83.33 or more per month
  • 100% Employer Match Vested at 5 years

Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)

  • 6% of covered employee salary is automatically vested in KPERS.
  • Contributions to KPERS earn minimum 4% annual interest guaranteed.
  • 5 year vesting for guaranteed retirment benefits even if you leave KPERS employment.

Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement Assistance up to $500 per semester after 6 months of employment
Revised May 2024

Benefit Summaries & Details

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Health Insurance

Health Insurance Benefit Option A

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Additional Benefit Summaries

Vision Insurance

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Nondiscrimination
To provide equal employment, advancement, and learning opportunities to all individuals, employment and student admission decisions at Manhattan Area Technical College will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Manhattan Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law in all aspects of employment and admission in its education programs or activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Manhattan Area Technical College’s non-discrimination policy, including the application of Equal Opportunity Employment, Titles IV, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, and the impending regulations, is directed to contact the following:
Student-based claims: Neil Ross, Dean of Student Services, Manhattan Area Technical College, 3136 Dickens Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66503. (785) 320-4554.
Employee-based claims: Peter Vopata, Human Resources Coordinator, Manhattan Area Technical College, 3136 Dickens Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66503. (785) 320-4547.
Any person may also contact the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20202-1100, www.ed.gov.
How to File a Complaint
Manhattan Tech encourages all members of the community to partner in ensuring an environment free of discrimination at all college-related activities and in the working and learning environment. Incidents of discrimination or discriminatory harassment (including sexual harassment) by college employees or visitors should be reported using the complaint procedures.