Employee Benefits
Because of its inclusive and supportive employee and organizational culture, FVCC is a great place to work. Additionally, FVCC offers generous health benefits, retirement and leave programs for benefit-eligible positions.
Health Benefits
Health benefits include a generous employer contribution toward the total cost, including options for vision, dental, life/ADD & long-term disability insurance.
Paid Time Off
You will receive up to 15 days of vacation leave, 12 days of sick leave and 12 paid holidays each year.
Retirement
The college participates in either the Montana Public or Teachers Retirement Systems for employees.
Employer Match
The college contributes an employer match up to 7% for participation in an optional retirement plan 403(b).
Tuition Waiver
Available for employee, spouse and up to two legal dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Use pre-tax dollars for reimbursement for eligible out-of-pocket medical or child care expenses.
Contact
- Montana University System Choices Benefits
Toll-Free (877) 501-1722 - FVCC Human Resources
HR@fvcc.edu or 756-3981
The Montana University System Flexible Spending Account plan is administered by WageWorks, Inc.
Flexible Spending Accounts allow the use of pre-tax dollars for reimbursement for eligible out-of-pocket medical or child care expenses. You must elect amounts to be withheld from your earnings each year during annual enrollment.
Please visit the Montana University System Wellness website for more information on our inclusive menu of Wellness Programs.
Here is a list of what you might encounter on your Wellness Journey with MUS.
- Life Style Management Programs -Take Control
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Weight Loss
- Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes
- Tobacco Cessation
- Lifestyle Education and Support
- WellBaby
- Ergonomics
- Solid Finance Series
- WellCheck Health Screenings
- Flu Shots – Are offered free to health insurance members during the Fall WellCheck event annually.
- Wellness Webinars and Workshops
- Incentive Program
State Retirement Plans
The College participates in either the Montana Public or Teachers Retirement Systems for employees. Contribution rates are set by the state of Montana. It takes five years to become fully vested.
Flathead Valley Community College does not participate in Social Security as part of the Windfall Elimination Provision.
Optional Retirement Plans
- Empower – participant accounts
- Universal Availability Notice
- 403(b) or 457 Quick Facts
- Investment Committee Policy Statement
- Investment Committee Minutes
- Feb 23, 2017
- Feb 5, 2018
- Oct 10, 2018
- Dec 15, 2020
- April 28, 2022
- March 6, 2023
- March 12, 2025
Participant Fee Disclosure
Whitepeak Wealth Management with DA Davidson is a partner resource for our employees’ retirement planning. The college provides up to a 7% employer match in 403(b) funds. There is a one-year vesting period.
Whitepeak Wealth Management
Dylan Leese, Associate Financial Advisor
P: 406-751-5832 Ext 4632
E: dleese@dadco.com