Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 72.34
Liaison Brandon Trelstad
Submission Date Jan. 4, 2024

STARS v2.2

Oregon State University
PA-12: Employee Compensation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.80 / 3.00 Leticia Cavazos
Sustainability Program Specialist
Sustainability Office
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Part 1. Living wage for employees

The local living wage (based on a family of four and expressed as an hourly wage):
25.83 US/Canadian $

Percentage of employees that receive a living wage (benefits excluded):
79.96

Part 2. Living wage for employees of contractors

Does the institution have significant contractors with employees that work on-site as part of regular and ongoing campus operations?:
No

A list or brief description of significant on-site contractors:
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Percentage of employees of on-site contractors known to receive a living wage or be covered by collective bargaining agreements (i.e., union contracts):
0

Part 3. Minimum total compensation for employees

Total compensation provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, part-time or full-time employee or pay grade meets or exceeds what percentage of the living wage?:
100 percent

A brief description of the minimum total compensation provided to the institution’s lowest paid employee or pay grade:
The lowest paid regular, part-time employees who work at least 80 hours per month receive approximately $28.07 per hour in wages and pro-rated employer-paid insurance benefits. This does not include additional benefits such as pro-rated sick, vacation, or personal leave.

Optional Fields 

Has the institution made a formal commitment to pay a living wage?:
Yes

A copy or brief description of the institution’s written policy stating its commitment to a living wage:
1. Compensation Philosophy:

A clearly articulated summary that defines OSU’s strategy and guiding principles for how pay will be determined, managed, and communicated

The Philosophy includes a vision for the Program that describes our goals:
-OSU will be able to recruit and retain a diverse, high-quality workforce to fulfill the mission of the University.
-There will be a Job Family framework, reflecting the variety of positions and responsibilities among Professional Faculty that more clearly recognizes job value and defines career progression.
-The Program will provide competitive salary practices, through comparison to appropriate talent markets, that are fair, equitable and financially sustainable.
-OSU’s work environment will be improved through this Program by providing opportunities for all Professional Faculty to achieve career and work life goals.
-Over time, the Program will facilitate recognition and reward of productivity, work effectiveness, and contribution to the University’s goals, thereby encouraging life-long learning and development.

Website URL where information about employee compensation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Local living wage data reflect September 2022 numbers. Thanks to Mike Mandzuk from OSU's Office of Human Resources who provided the information for this credit.

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