Reasons to Work on the Island

Longevity 

After two years of service, full-time non-faculty employees receive longevity pay of $20.00 per month. Longevity increases at the end of each two-year period thereafter.

Hazard Duty Pay

Commissioned peace officers in a hazardous duty position are entitled to hazardous duty pay of $10 per month for each 12-month period of accrued lifetime service credit. 

The State provides premiums toward health insurance on the 1^st of the month after 60 days of employment. The amount varies based on the coverage selected. Optional Benefits include Alternate Basic Life, AD&D, Dental, Vision, and Long Term Disability. For insurance benefits visit our Insurance Programs page.

Discount Plan

Employees of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi receive discounts to various cellular phone companies, wellness programs, local area businesses, and more.

By being a part of our Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Family, we understand the value of your time. by recognizing the importance of supporting faculty and staff as they balance career, personal, and family life, we have a key feature of our benefits being the flexibility to meet the needs of you and your family, even as your life circumstances change.

Holiday

Employees receive 12 to 15 holidays per year.

Vacation

Vacation leave can be used after six months of Texas State employment.  Faculty who have a 12-month appointment are eligible for vacation.  Vacation accrual rate increases according to years of Texas State service.

Sick

Sick leave accrual and eligibility for its use begin on the first day of employment.  Sick leave accrues at eight hours per month.

Birthday

TAMU-CC provides regular, budgeted, leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday in recognition of their birthday.

Visit the Time Off and Leave page

• Lone Forgiveness Program

You may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

• Employee Betterment Program

Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement through the Employee Betterment Program after completion of three months of employment for classes taken on the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Campus.

• Doctoral Program

The TAMUS Doctoral Tuition Program will cover 100% of tuition costs for a doctoral program at any A&M System university. The program is limited to regular employees who are admitted to a doctoral program, are in good standing, and making progress toward degree completion.

• Children of Nursing Faculty and Staff

Exemption Program for Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff provide an exemption of tuition to eligible students.  This may encourage their parents to continue employment as professional nurse faculty or staff members in the State of Texas. Here you can find information on eligibility, the application process, policy, and contact information for further questions.

• In-State Tuition

Faculty and dependents of faculty employees may request in-state tuition under Education Code, Title 3.  The Request for In-State Tuition form should be completed by the TAMU-CC student and emailed to employment@tamucc.edu.

• Dorothy Yeater Scholarship

TAMU-CC is proud to provide access to other high-quality benefits that support professional and educational goals. Please see the Tuition Benefits page for additional information.

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Each month the employee contributes 8% of earnings to TRS and the state contributes 7.75%.

Optional Retirement Program (ORP)

Faculty and eligible administrative/professional staff may elect to participate in ORP. Each month the employee contributes 6.65% of earnings towards ORP and the state contributes 6.6%. 

The State Contribution to retirement programs is subject to change.

Work/Life Solutions

The Texas A&M University System is proud to offer Work/Life Solutions to eligible employees. Work/Life Solutions provides free counseling and some legal and financial services.

Wellness Opportunities

Use of gym facilities for employees at a set fee per semester.  Wellness Programs include a reimbursement program, a free walking program, and Free Friday entry into Dugan Wellness Center.  Faculty and Staff also granted Work-Release Time with Supervisor approval.

Islanders Be Well To Excel

Campus-based programs that encourage wellness at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.  Use of gym facilities for employees at a set fee per semester.  Wellness Programs include a reimbursement program for gym fees or a punch pass program, a free walking program on an indoor track, and Free Friday entry into Dugan Wellness Center.  Faculty and Staff also granted Work-Release Time with Supervisor approval.