Family-Friendly Benefits

The University of Northern Iowa offers a variety of family-friendly benefits and programs to assist employees in balancing work and life.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority recently awarded University of Northern Iowa the recognition of being a "2024 Best Place for Working Parents." Their assessment concluded the university has family-friendly policies and practices in place that display a commitment of supporting working parents. As a community and business, we recognize that supporting our employees is foundational to the success of our students, campus and greater community.

Human Resource Services

Employee Benefits

The following UNI family-friendly insurance, services and discounts are offered to benefits-eligible employees.

  1. Dual Spouse Discount for Family Plans
  2. Health Benefits
  3. Dental Benefits
  4. Vision Benefits
  5. Expansive Paid & Unpaid Time Off
  6. Flexible Spending Accounts
  7. Employer Paid Life Insurance
  8. Voluntary Term Life (VTL) Insurance
  9. Employee Assistance Program
  10. Biometric Screenings
  11. Legal Services & Discounts
  12. Hearing & Device Discounts
  13. Nursing Mothers & Lactation Rooms

Family-Friendly Services

The following services are provided to employees and family members. These services are a wonderful way to become part of the campus community.

  1. Youth Summer Camps
  2. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  3. Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
  4. Personal Technology Device Support
  5. Rod Library
  6. School of Music Community Outreach Programs
  7. TheatreUNI
  8. UNI Athletics
  9. UNI Conference & Event Services
  10. UNI Dining
  11. Wellness/Recreation Center

UNI Child Development Center

The UNI Child Development Center (CDC) is a child care and instruction resource for the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Northern Iowa located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The CDC is a part of the College of Education.

More Info: UNI Child Development Center (CDC)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The university's EAP program is administered by Employee & Family Resources® and provides several online resources on how to find care, as well as how to choose care for your child/ren. Our EAP can provide a personalized search and referrals. Employees are able to work with a Work-Life Consultant that will conduct a search in the requested area for child care providers that meet the criteria requested. Employees will receive a personalized report based on the search results. For further assistance call EAP at 800-327-4692.

More Info: Employee Assistance Program
More Info: Employee & Family Resources®

Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral (Iowa CCR&R)

If you are needing child care outside of your home, Iowa CCR&R is a free local program that will work with families to find licensed child care. This program provides families with information to make informed choices and refers families to child care providers that are most likely to meet their specific needs.

The Parent Referral Hotline (855-244-5301) connects you with a specialist to offer referrals for in home child care or daycare centers.

More Info: Iowa CCR&R Family Resources
More Info: DHS Childcare Availability Map

Job Protected Time Off

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per 12 month period to eligible employees for certain family, medical, and military-related reasons.

FMLA

Family-Friendly Policies

New Hire Relocation Expenses
Telework
Use of University Apartments

‌Wherever conflicts occur between the contents of this site and the contracts, rules, regulations, or laws governing the administration of the various programs, the terms set forth in the various program contracts, rules, regulations, or laws shall prevail. Space does not permit listing all limitations and exclusions that apply to each plan. Before using your benefits, review the plan's coverage manual. Benefits provided can be changed at any time without the consent of participants.