Start Your Career AT SAU Tech
Join Our Rocket Family
At SAU Tech, we’re more than just a workplace — we’re a community.
We believe in fostering a culture of diversity, acceptance, excellence, and personal connection for our students, faculty, and staff. If you're passionate about education, innovation, and community engagement, we encourage you to explore a career with us.
About SAU Tech
- Founded: 1968
- Enrollment: Approx. 1,800 students annually
- Campus: Located inside the Highland Industrial Park in East Camden, Arkansas
- Student Life: NJCAA Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Cheer, Choir, Housing, Scholars Program
- Employees: About 150 faculty and staff members
- Governance: Part of the Southern Arkansas University System, governed by a Board of Trustees
We’re committed to providing a family atmosphere for both our students and employees.
At SAU Tech, you're not just an employee — you're a valued member of our Rocket Family.
Learn more about our workplace culture:
Contact Human Resources Director, Debbie Beasley at dbeasley@sautech.edu.
Benefits of Working at SAU Tech
List of Services
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Leave BenefitsList Item 1
- Monthly accrual of annual leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Sick leave: 8 hours per month
- Additional types of leave available: jury duty, military leave, political leave
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Up to 12 weeks of leave
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Medical InsuranceList Item 2
- SAU Tech pays the majority of the cost of employees' healthcare coverage
- Health Plan: Health Advantage HMO/POS
- In-network: 70/30 co-insurance
- Out-of-network: 50/50 co-insurance
- Deductible: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (family)
- True out-of-pocket maximum: $6,000 (individual), $12,000 (family)
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Employee Premiums (based on annual salary)List Item 3
- Up to $35,000: $10.00/month
- $35,001–$45,999: $20.00/month
- $46,000–$65,999: $30.00/month
- $66,000 and above: $40.00/month
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Dependent Coverage CostsList Item 4
- Employee & Child(ren): $347.89/month
- Employee & Spouse: $854.80/month
- Family: $1,274.54/month
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Prescription Drug Plan (4-Tier Value Formulary)
- Generic: $15.00
- Preferred Brand: $45.00
- Non-Preferred Brand: $65.00
- Specialty Drugs: $130.00
Note: Health insurance costs may change during annual enrollment.
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Long-Term Disability
- Provided at no cost to the employee
- Coverage is 60% of the first $5,000 of salary
- Begins after 6 months of continuous disability
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Life Insurance
- Coverage of 1.5x the employee’s annual salary
- Optional dependent life insurance
- Includes accidental death and dismemberment benefits
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Dental Insurance
Included as part of employee benefits. (More information available upon request.)
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Vision Insurance
Included as part of employee benefits. (More information available upon request.)
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Flexible Spending Accounts
- Participation through 403(b) plan
- Employee contribution: 6%–10%
- SAU Tech matching contribution: 10%
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Social Security & Workers' Compensation
- Standard coverage through Social Security
- Workers’ Compensation provided as required
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Tuition Waivers
Included for eligible employees, allowing access to educational opportunities through tuition waivers.
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Payroll
- Employees are paid monthly
- Payroll is distributed on the last working day of each month
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Additional Benefits
- Ambulance: Coverage for ambulance services
- Network Requirement: The State of Arkansas requires faculty/staff to use Systemedic, Inc./Coventry as the PPO network provider. (This replaces any prior reference to USAble’s PPO network.)
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FSE
Included as part of employee benefits. (More information available upon request.)
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Non-Discrimination Statement:
SAU Tech does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to all programs, activities, employment practices, and educational services.
Why Choose SAU Tech?
- Supportive leadership and team environment
- Commitment to employee success and development
- Affordable benefits and strong retirement options
- A campus culture that values innovation, diversity, and inclusion
- An opportunity to make a real impact in students' lives
- Become part of something bigger.
