Competitive Benefits Packages
There are plenty of reasons to work at Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC), such as finding true and lasting fulfillment in your job, enjoying a great work/life balance, and being part of a family-friendly atmosphere. But we’d also like you to consider your Total Rewards—the combination of benefits, compensation, and rewards that employees receive from their employer.
Additional information on the College’s benefits package will be provided during onboarding. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.
- An exciting work environment that’s dedicated to the College’s mission
- Paid Time Off
- Minimum of 12 paid vacation days per year (accrue at 1 day per month)
- Sick days accrue at 1 day per month
- Plus paid time off for holidays, spring break, and winter break
- Flexible benefits plans with Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance coverage
- Employee medical premiums paid in full by the college, dependent coverage available for purchase
- Other coverages available at low costs for employee and dependents
- Retirement plans for eligible employees
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension (defined benefit) plan and defined-contribution FRS Investment Plan
- Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), a defined contribution plan for eligible positions
- Employees can contribute on a voluntary basis to a variety of tax shelter accounts such as the 403(b), Roth 403(b) post-tax, and/or a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Professional Development and Educational Opportunities for employees
- Employee Assistance Program (available help for resolving personal and family problems)
- Wellness Program with on-site facilities and programming
Open Enrollment Virtual Benefit Fair
LSSC Open Enrollment Virtual Benefit Fair Part 2 10-10-2025
Published on October 10, 2025
LSSC Open Enrollment Virtual Benefit Fair Pqrt 1 10-08-2025
Published on October 10, 2025
Employee Health Benefits
Dental Insurance
The State of Florida offers comprehensive dental coverage through a variety of providers. Coverage is effective the first day of
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program offers confidential support services to employees and their eligible family members to help improve overall well-being.
Enrollment and Effective Dates
Enrollment information, eligibility, Open Enrollment, Qualifying Status Change (QSC) events, and effective dates of coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
The state offers three Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to eligible employees that provide a tax break on predictable out-of-pocket costs. Pre-tax contributions
Health Insurance
Division of State Group Insurance (DSGI) HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) options and prescription services.
Health Savings Account (HSA)
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged account employees should have if enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan
Life Insurance
The State of Florida offers group term life insurance to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Supplemental Insurances
The supplemental benefit plans are fully funded by the employee. Costs vary by plan and coverage level.
Vision Insurance
Employees have access to competitive vision coverage at affordable rates through Humana Vision. The plan provides in-network coverage and non-network allowances for glasses
Employee Financial Benefits
Alternate Retirement Plan
Eligible employees at Lake-Sumter State College contribute 7.5% of pre-tax wages to a personal investment account instead of paying 6.2%
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Employer Contributory Retirement Plan MyFRS Home The FRS is an employee and employer contributory retirement plan. The rules surrounding FRS
Medicare
If you or your spouse are turning 65 and are continuing to work, you should enroll in Medicare Part A
Voluntary Retirement Plans
403b and 457 Voluntary Retirement Plans TSA Consulting Group, Inc. (TSA) is our third-party administrator for our 403b and 457
Hours & Contact
| On Campus | |
| Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:30pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Email: hr@lssc.edu
Leesburg
Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, Office 200
Phone: (352) 323-3670
South Lake Campus
Building 1,
Human Resources Suite
Phone: (352) 536-2201