Build Your Future with Pasco-Hernando State College

PHSC offers not only jobs, but a career with purpose, stability and opportunity. When joining PHSC, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package designed for support at every stage of your professional and personal journey.

Enjoy flexible, affordable health coverage, employer-paid life insurance and access to a variety of supplemental insurance options to meet your needs. Plan confidently for your future with retirement options through the Florida Retirement System, along with additional tax-advantaged savings plans.

PHSC values your time and well-being, offering generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays and seasonal breaks so you can maintain a healthy work-life balance. Plus, we invest in your growth with professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and incentives that reward your experience and educational achievements.

Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting out, PHSC provides the support, resources and community to help you succeed.

Summary of Benefits

PHSC offers a strong, well-rounded benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

Health and Wellness 

Comprehensive Health Plans

Choose from four medical plans through the Florida State Benefits Program, with incredibly low premiums starting from just $15/month. Even our top-tier insurance plan, with family coverage, is only $180 per month.

$25,000 Term Basic Life and Employee Assistance Program (paid by PHSC)

Access to Optional Supplemental Insurance Options: Choose from affordable plans including optional life and dependents' life insurance, dental, vision, accident, cancer, disability, and hospital coverage.

Applies to:

  • Regular full-time Faculty positions 
  • Regular full-time (non-faculty) positions 
Financial and Retirement Benefits

Flexible Retirement Planning

PHSC goes beyond traditional Social Security by providing:

  • Florida Retirement System: Build your future with confidence through a robust retirement plan funded by both you and the College. Select the option that fits your needs: a Pension Plan with a defined benefit design or an Investment Plan based on defined contributions. 
  • Tax Shelter Annuities: You are eligible to contribute to a 403(b)and/or Roth 403(b), also 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b) plans through payroll deductions.

Applies to:

  • Regular full-time Faculty positions 
  • Regular full-time (non-faculty) positions 
  • Regular part-time positions
Paid Time Off

Work-Life Balance You Can Count On

Up to 64 Days (512 Hours) of Paid Time Off

  • Vacation: Up to 18 days (Does not apply to Faculty on 9-month contracts)
  • Sick:  Up to 12 days, with 4 of these days available for Personal reasons
  • Major Holidays: 8 days
  • Winter Break: 14-21 days (varies by year)
  • Spring Break: 5 days

Applies to:

  • Regular full-time Faculty positions 
  • Regular full-time (non-faculty) positions 
  • Regular part-time positions
Education and Growth

Grow Your Career with Continuing Education Opportunities

Longevity & Earned Degree supplemental pay: Earn extra pay for your long-term service and for earning a degree while collaborating with us.

Free Professional Development: Take part in training opportunities. Regular Full-Time personnel can also get college tuition reimbursement to advance their education.

Applies to:

  • Regular full-time Faculty positions 
  • Regular full-time (non-faculty) positions 
  • Regular part-time positions

For more information about the benefits, please email Human Resources at hr@phsc.edu or visit mybenefits.myflorida.com for more details about the Health and Retirement Benefits we offer.