As part of a comprehensive benefits package for faculty and staff, Elon University offers a robust offering of leave options.
Vacation
Vacation time is accrued based on years of service. Below is the schedule for receiving vacation time as a full-time employee. Part-time employees working at least 20 hours/week accrue vacation time just the same as a full-time employee, except on a pro-rated schedule.
- 0-4 years continuous service – 13 days
- 5-9 years continuous service – 15 days
- 10-14 years continuous service – 17 days
- 15-19 years continuous service – 19 days
- 20+ years continuous services – 21 days
Eligibility: Upon first day of employment as earned. Employees are permitted to carry over more than 20 vacation days throughout the year, but will only be able to carry over a maximum of 20 days into a new calendar year.
Personal Leave
The university provides two personal paid days off annually to regular full-time employees. Personal days are accrued over the course of 12 months after hire.
Eligibility: Upon first day of employment
Sick Leave
An employee earns one day of sick leave for each month of employment and may accumulate no more than 130 days. Part-time employees who work at least 20 hours per week earn a pro-rated amount.
Eligibility: Upon first day of employment as earned.
Volunteer Hours
Elon University recognizes the importance of being a good corporate citizen and the responsibility to help our surrounding communities. Staff are encouraged to lend their voluntary support to programs that positively impact the quality of life within these communities.
Regular full-time staff working 30+ hours per week will be granted up to sixteen (16) hours of paid volunteer service leave per calendar year. Volunteer service leave hours do not rollover from year to year and will not be cashed out at the end of employment.
Please see section V-12 of the staff manual for more information.
Eligibility: Upon first day of employment
Parental School Leave
Full-time and introductory employees may take up to four (4) hours of unpaid leave each calendar year to attend a school function or meeting.
Eligibility: Upon first day of employment
Birth and Adoption Leave
Full-time non-teaching employees with at least four months of continuous service will be eligible for 8 weeks paid birth/adoption leave. The non-birthing parent of a newborn will be granted up to four weeks of paid leave at the time associated with the birth. Faculty will be granted course release(s) associated with the birth/adoption.
Note: Lactation spaces are available when you return.
Eligibility: Full-time employees with at least four months of continuous service will be eligible for paid birth/adoption leave. In the absence of four months of continuous service, up to eight weeks of unpaid birth/adoption leave will be provided. Non-teaching employee may use unpaid leave or earned sick leave or vacation (if applicable).
Family Medical Leave
Up to 12 weeks of leave per year for the birth of a child, the placement of a child for adoption or foster care, or the serious health condition of the employee or an immediate family member or military service member.
Eligibility: To be eligible for FML leave, an employee must have worked for the employer at least 12 months, worked at least 1,250 hours during the previous 12 months, and must work at a jobsite where at least 50 Elon employees are employed within a 75-mile radius.
Jury Duty
The university will pay employees their full salary for the period of time required to serve on jury duty.
Eligibility: Upon first day of employment.
