Wartburg College
PA-9: Employee Compensation

Wartburg evaluates the pay of its workers and determines if any changes need to be made on an annual basis. Evaluations are made by comparing the pay of our employees to our peer institutions and by reviewing the American Association of University Professors and College and University Professional Association. Wartburg tries to allocate money to specific positions if they are low compared to survey data. The Personnel Advisory Committee was established to facilitate communication and review and recommend policies and benefits for all support and administrative staff members. There are six members – three support staff, and three administrative staff – elected by their respective groups for two-year terms. Responsibility includes review of and input to such guidelines. Our only contractors provide janitorial services in the wellness center, which is a shared building with the city. The company's Human Resources Director compares their compensation to other comparable industries periodically but they do not have a standard policy or guidelines in place.

Wartburg evaluates the pay of its workers and determines if any changes need to be made on an annual basis. Evaluations are made by comparing the pay of our employees to our peer institutions and by reviewing the American Association of University Professors and College and University Professional Association. Wartburg tries to allocate money to specific positions if they are low compared to survey data.

The lowest paid full-time employee receives $10.45 per hour, or equivalent of $21,800 per year. Wartburg College offers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees. Such benefits include health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long- and short-term disability, life/AD&D insurance, medical and personal leave, paid time off, retirement, workers compensation, employee assistance, and tuition remission/exchanges.

The lowest paid part-time employee is paid the Iowa/Federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Some part-time employees receive benefits, eligibility determines by the amount of time to they work. Wartburg College contributes to TIAA/CREF retirement annuity plan for administrative staff who work at least half-time and support staff who work at least 1,000 hours per year. An Employee Assistance Program is available for employees and/or dependents to self-refer for short term assistance and for supervisors/managers to refer employees for evaluation in matters impacting an employee’s health, welfare, and productivity. Administrative staff who work at least three-fourths time and support staff who work at least 1,486 hours per year are eligible for the paid time off (PTO) program. Wartburg College pays all federally required FICA and Medicare taxes required to be paid by the employer. Part-time employees are also eligible for a discounted membership to the wellness center.

Temporary employees are hired through a temporary staffing service. This is done to assist during transitions, not an ongoing solution to staffing.

Adjunct faculty are paid $2,800 per full course credit. Wartburg College pays all federally required FICA and Medicare taxes required to be paid by the employer.

Student employees are paid minimum wage.