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Assistant/Associate Professor (Horticulture Physiologist) - School of Plant, Environmental & Soil Sciences, Baton Rouge, La.
Research Farm Specialist 1, Reproductive Biology Center, St. Gabriel, La.
Research Farm Specialist 1, Reproductive Biology Center, St. Gabriel, La.
Postdoctoral Researcher - Scott Research & Extension Center, Winnsboro, La.
Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (4-H Youth Development) - Avoyelles Parish, Mansura, La.
Nutrition Educator 1 - Caddo Extension Office - Shreveport, La.
Research Farm Assistant 2 - Sugar Research Station, St. Gabriel, La.
Maintenance Superintendent - Facilities Planning, Baton Rouge, La.
This booklet contains a brief, general explanation of the major benefits offered to eligible employees of the LSU Agricultural Center. The information contained in this general explanation is not all-inclusive and is subject to change at any time. Click on the image to view the booklet.
LSU System By-LawsLSU AgCenter Policy Statements (PS)LSU System Permanent Memorandums (PM)Miscellaneous Policies and Guidelines: Employment Advertising Guidelines Interview and Selection Guidelines Interview and Selection Requirements for LCES Faculty Positions Compensation - Civil Service Reward and Recognition Policy Rule 6.
Research Farm Assistant 2 - Hammond Research Station - Hammond, La.
Assistant/Associate Professor (Extension/Research Soybean Agronomist) - Dean Lee Research and Extension Center, Alexandria, La.
Research Associate - Sugar Research Station, St. Gabriel, La.
Postdoctoral Researcher - School of Renewable Natural Resources, Baton Rouge, La.
Civil Service Performance Evaluation System
This section includes forms and instructions for the miscellaneous benefits offered by the AgCenter which are not included in Folder 2 and 3.
Listing of HR related forms by area of interest.
Names and telephone numbers of the Human Resource Management staff.
Financial and Accounting Analyst - Vice President's Office, Baton Rouge, La.
Research Associate - School of Renewable Natural Resources, Baton Rouge, La.
Research Associate - Botanic Gardens, Baton Rouge, La.
Extension Associate (Evaluation Coordinator) - School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Baton Rouge, La.
After you have submitted the Request for Employment Packet form to the HRM Office and received the email stating which forms are required, print out the required forms for each folder and provide to your new employee for completion. Forms - Folder #5 All employees who are non-U.S. citizens must complete the forms in Folder #5 to determine the employee's status for U.S. tax withholding purposes. The University is required to fulfill tax reporting obligations and maintain compliance with tax and immigration laws for the United States pertaining to nonresident alien individuals. Instructions for Completing Alien Tax Information Forms Alien Tax Information Request Form Form 8233 - Exemption From Withholding on Compensation for Independent Personal Services of a Nonresident Alien individual Attachment to Form 8233 - This form is the tax treaty specific to a country; therefore, please request this form from the AgCenter HRM office if the employee's country has a tax treaty or consult this website. Use the drop-down menu under Foreign Teachers/Researchers for more information.
The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, known as the LSU AgCenter, is one of 11 institutions within the Louisiana State University System. The LSU AgCenter’s mission is to provide the people of Louisiana with research-based educational information that will improve their lives and economic well-being.
Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (4-H Youth Development) - Rapides parish, Alexandria, La.
Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent and/or Coordinator for Regional Animal Science Programs (Agriculture & Natural Resources) - Central Region, Alexandria, La.
Listing of HR related forms in alphabetical order.
Research Farm Specialist 1 - Hill Farm Research Station - Homer, La.
Charles E. Dunbar, Jr. Career Service Award
Instructor or Tenure Track Assistant Professor (Volunteer and Youth Leadership) - 4-H Youth Development, Baton Rouge, La.
Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (4-H Youth Development), Webster Parish, Minden, La.
Extension Associate (Healthy Living Program) - 4-H Youth Development, Baton Rouge, La.
Extension Associate (Youth Wetlands & Education Outreach Program Coordinator) - 4-H Youth Development, Baton Rouge, La.
Facilities Planning Manager - Facilities Planning Department, Baton Rouge, La.
Administrative Coordinator 4 - School of Animal Sciences - Baton Rouge, La.
Administrative Coordinator 3 - St. Helena Parish Extension Office - Greensburg, La.
Administrative Coordinator 3 - Acadia Parish Extension Office - Crowley, La.
Research Associate - Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Baton Rouge, La.
Grant/Contract Specialist 2/3 - Office of Sponsored Programs, Baton Rouge, La.
Roles and Responsibilities for maintaining Civil Rights/Affirmative Action Compliance in extension education/research programs and employment.
Information on voluntary participation in the tax-sheltered annuity programs offered to AgCenter employees.
Assistant/Associate Professor (Plant Nematologist) - Department of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology, Baton Rouge, La.
Information to help new employees complete the onboarding process.
Research Associate - Department of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology, Baton Rouge, La.
This section provides the EEO policy, summary of laws and AgCenter affirmative action plans.
Research Associate (Coastal Ecology) - School of Renewable Natural Resources, Baton Rouge, La.
Assistant to the Regional Director (Accounting) - Central Region, Alexandria, La.
Administrative Coordinator 3 - Rapides Parish Extension Office - Alexandria, La.
Maintenance Repairer Master - Dean Lee Research Station - Alexandria, La.
Orientation is generally held the second Tuesday of scheduled months.
Research Farm Manager 1 - Southeast Research Station - Franklinton, La.
Administrative Coordinator 3 - Morehouse Parish Extension Office - Bastrop, La.
Research Associate - School of Plant, Environmental & Soil Sciences, Baton Rouge, La.
Research Farm Specialist 1 - Rice Research Station - Rayne, La.
Campus Technical Support Specialist - Information Technology Department, Baton Rouge, La.
Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (4-H Youth Development) - St. John the Baptist Parish, Edgard, La.
Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (4-H Youth Development), Rapides parish, Alexandria , La.
Research Associate - Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Baton Rouge, La.
Research Associate - School of Plant, Environmental & Soil Sciences, Baton Rouge, La.
Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (4-H Youth Development), East Feliciana parish, Clinton, La.
Nutrition Educator 1 (Para Professional) - Bossier Parish Extension Office - Benton, La.
Research Associate - Entomology Department, Baton Rouge, La.
Associate/Extension Agent & Regional Coordinator (Family & Consumer Sciences/Nutrition) - Northeast Region, Winnsboro, La.
Required Postings in Employment Areas
Listing of approved companies for supplemental retirement accounts along with representative contact information
Civil Service News
Tax savings plan based on participation in the Premium Only Plan and/or the Spending Account Plan.
The LSU Agricultural Center Policy Statement (AG CENTER PS) series is established to provide a uniform method for informing AgCenter employees of newly established policies or to clarify existing directives or regulations.
Governmental and budgetary information of importance to the LSU AgCenter.
BENEFITS EXPLAINED BELOW: Health Insurance - with options from the State and LSU ELIGIBILITY:Appointments greater or equal to 121 days and 75% effort or greaterIMPORTANT INFORMATION: You will need to present a Social Security Card for each individual enrolling in the health insurance plan. If no Social Security number has been issued, the Individual Tax Identification Number will need to be presented. If you are choosing to add your spouse, children, or any other qualified dependents to the plan, you must also provide DEPENDENT VERIFICATION for each along with the enrollment form. You have 30 days from your date of hire to make a health insurance election. If you do not sign up for health insurance during this time, you will not be eligible to sign up until you experience a family qualifying event or you make an election to participate during Annual Enrollment (generally, each October - for a January 1 effective date). Additionally, no one may be added to or deleted from the plan unless you experience a family qualifying event and initiate the addition or deletion within 30 days of that event. You have 30 days from your date of hire to elect to participate in the state life insurance. If you do not sign up for the life insurance during this time, you may apply at any time. However, you must be approved after submitting Evidence of Insurability before coverage can begin. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM THAT APPLIES: (REQUIRED) If you are enrolling for State health insurance for the first time, this is the form for you: New Hire Enrollment Form If you are an Agency Transfer, please complete this form: Agency Transfer Enrollment Form If you are waiving State health and life insurance, please complete this form: Waiver - New Hire LIFE INSURANCE:Since we are employees of the state, we are offered the STATE GROUP life insurance as well as the LSU Supplemental life insurance. The State Group plan enrollment is on the health insurance form, linked above. LSU's plan is described in Folder 4, with the other Supplemental Benefits. This link (Enrollment Kit) describes the plan in far more detail, but here's the gist: Basic Life = $5,000 of coverage for $2.70/month Coverage is offered for spouse and child at two levels: Option 1: Spouse $1,000 / Children $500 ($0.90/month) Option 2: Spouse $2,000 / Children $1,000 ($1.80/month) Supplemental life = 1.5 x your annual salary, with a maximum coverage of $50,000. (That amount would be $27.00/month.) Coverage is offered for spouse and child at two levels: Option 1: Spouse $2,000 / Children $1,000 ($1.80/month) Option 2: Spouse $4,000 / Children $2,000 ($3.60/month)HEALTH PLAN CHOICES FOR 2015:Health Rates for 1/1/16 1. Pelican HRA 1000 - The plan includes $1,000 in employer contributions for employee-only plans and $2,000 for family plans in a health reimbursement account that can be used to offset deductible and other out-of-pocket health care costs throughout the year. Prescription drugs are not reimbursable by the HRA. Any unused funds rollover up to the in-network out-of-pocket maximum, allowing members to build up balances that cover eligible medical expenses when they happen. This plan uses Blue Cross Blue Shield's nationwide network. Click >>>HERE<<< for a synopsis. Additional Plan Information:http://www.bcbsla.com/ogb, 1.800.392.4089, Provider Directory, Summary of Benefits, HRA Info, Schedule of Benefits, HRA Schedule of Benefits, Pharmacy Benefit 2. Pelican HSA 775- Lowest premiums offered in addition to a Health Savings Account funded by both employers and employees. Employers contribute $200 to the Pelican HSA, then match any employee contributions up to $575. Employees can contribute additional funds on a pre-tax basis, up to $3,350, to cover out-of-pocket medical and pharmacy costs. This plan uses Blue Cross Blue Shield's nationwide network. Click >>>HERE<<< for a synopsis.Additional Plan Information: http://www.bcbsla.com/ogb, 1.800.392.4089, Provider Directory, Summary of Benefits, Schedule of Benefits, HSA Info, Pharmacy Benefit 3. Magnolia Open Access Plan - This plan uses Blue Cross Blue Shield's nationwide network. Once a deductible is met ($900 for Employee only, $1,800 for Employee + 1 (child or spouse) and $2,700 for Employee + Children and Family, the member will be responsible for 10% of the bill for in-network care. Out-of-network care is available. The plan will cover 70% of the in-network rate. Balance billing will apply. Click >>>HERE<<< for a synopsis. Additional Plan Information:http://www.bcbsla.com/ogb, 1.800.392.4089, Provider Directory, Summary of Benefits, Schedule of Benefits, Pharmacy Benefit 4. Magnolia Local Plus Plan - This plan uses Blue Cross Blue Shield's nationwide network. Primary care doctor co-pays are $25. Specialists have a $50 co-pay. Wellness visits will not have a charge. Services that do not have a co-pay will be subject to the deductible. In-network deductible for Employee only coverage is $400. $800 for Employee + 1 (child or spouse), and $1,200 for Employee + Children and Family coverage. Out-of-network care is available ONLY For a life or limb-threatening emergency. In such an emergency, the plan will cover 70% of the in-network rate. Balance billing will apply. Click >>>HERE<<< for a synopsis. Prescription Drug Formulary (MedImpact) >>>HERE<<<Additional Plan Information:http://www.bcbsla.com/ogb, 1.800.392.4089, Provider Directory, Summary of Benefits, Schedule of Benefits, Pharmacy Benefit5. Magnolia Local - This plan is for people that live in specific coverage areas. If you life outside of the coverage area (even if your healthcare providers are in the coverage area), you will not be eligible to participate in this plan. There are two networks: Community Blue (for members that live in East & West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Caddo and Bossier Parishes) and BlueConnect (for members that live in Orleans and Jefferson parishes). $25 primary care co-pays and $50 specialist visit co-pays. Wellness visits will not have a charge. Services that do not have a co-pay will be subject to the deductible. In-network deductible for Employee only coverage is $500. $1,000 for Employee + 1 (spouse or child) and $1,500 for Employee + Children and Family coverage. Out-of-network care is available ONLY for a life or limb-threatening emergency. In such an emergency, the plan will cover 70% of the in-network rate. Balance billing will apply. Click >>>HERE<<< for a synopsis Prescription Drug Formulary (MedImpact) >>>HERE<<<, Full Pharmacy Benefit infoAdditional Plan Information:http://www.bcbsla.com/ogb, 1.800.392.4089, Provider Directory - (1) Community Blue (Baton Rouge & Shreveport areas), (2) Blue Connect (New Orleans); Schedule of Benefits, Summary of Benefits 6. Vantage Medical Home HMO - Vantage network. This plan creates partnerships between the individual patient and their physician and when appropriate, the patient's family. Click >>>HERE<<< for a synopsis. Additional Plan Information:http://employees.vhp-stategroup.com, 1.888.823.1910; Plan Provider Directory7. LSU First, Option 1 - Higher premium than LSU First, Option 2, with a smaller deductible. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) is funded by LSU and pays 100% of eligible medical and pharmacy expenses until exhausted. (EE - $1,000; EE + Spouse or children - $1,500: EE + Family - $2,000) HRA dollars are not used for wellness visits, which are covered by the plan at 100%. After the HRA is exhausted, you pay for medical and pharmacy expenses until you have met a deductible;(EE - $500; EE + Spouse or Children - $750; EE + Family - $1,000) Services received from First Choice Providers and Generic Drug prescriptions are covered at 100% (no out-of-pocket cost). Once HRA exhausted and deductible met, plan pays 90% of all eligible in-network charges and 60% of out-of-network charges. Balanced billing applies. Prescription drug co-pay applies after deductible is met, unless it is generic. See plan details >>>HERE<<< Watch a video describing both options of LSU First >>>HERE<<< Search for Providers >>>HERE<<< (Keep the search as broad as possible) Citizens RX Drug Exclusions List >>>HERE<<<Plan website: http://www.lsufirst.org 8. LSU First, Option 2 - Lower premium than LSU First, Option 1, with a larger deductible. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) is funded by LSU and pays 100% of eligible medical and pharmacy expenses until exhausted. (EE - $1,000; EE + Spouse or Children - $1,500; EE + Family - $2,000) HRA dollars are not used for wellness visits, which are covered by the plan at 100%. After the HRA is exhausted, you pay for medical and pharmacy expenses until you have met a deductible (EE - $1,500; EE + Spouse or Children - $2,250; EE + Family - $3,000) Services received from First Choice Providers and Generic Drug prescriptions are covered at 100% (no out-of-pocket cost). Once HRA exhausted and deductible met, plan pays 90% of all eligible in-network charges and 60% of out-of-network charges. Balanced billing applies. Prescription drug co-pay applies after deductible is met, unless it is generic. See plan details >>>HERE<<< Watch a video describing both options of LSU First >>>HERE<<< Search for Providers >>>HERE<<< (Keep the search as broad as possible) Citizens RX Drug Exclusions List >>>HERE<<< Plan website: http://www.lsufirst.
