Why Work at JCC

What it means to be a JCC employee

At Jamestown Community College, employees get an excellent benefits package with their position, opportunities for professional development both within and outside of the workplace, and fun seasonal events.

Position benefits package

All positions at Jamestown Community College have benefits pertaining to:

Health & Insurance
  • Medical insurance or medical waiver
  • Health reimbursement account
  • Dental insurance
  • Free term life insurance
  • Long term disability
  • Family medical leave
Voluntary Insurance
  • Voluntary accident insurance
  • Voluntary critical illness insurance
  • Voluntary flexible spending medical and/or dependent care
  • Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary pet insurance
Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid personal time
  • Four-day work week in the summer
  • Paid bereavement leave
Professional Development & Tuition Waivers
  • JCC tuition waiver
  • SUNY tuition waiver
  • Professional development funds
  • Online professional development
Retirement
  • New York State retirement pension
  • Optional retirement savings account with match

Development days

In addition to professional development from outside resources, JCC plans development days. Development days are single-day, internal conferences for faculty and staff that feature keynote speakers and a variety of small group sessions. Sessions highlight important topics at JCC and in higher education such as AI and technology, community involvement, employee well-being, and student empowerment.

Staff recognition ceremonies

Each year, JCC recognizes employees who have reached a milestone year, and/or received SUNY or JCC awards for excellence. The event is open to all staff, and includes light refreshments and a presentation.

Informal events & gatherings

JCC hosts informal gatherings for employees where you can enjoy a break with colleagues. Events have included:

  • Happy hours and trivia nights at local restaurants
  • Potluck lunches
  • JCC spirit days
  • Seasonal celebrations
  • Monthly challenges
  • Community events