Welcome to the BridgeValley Human Resources page. Here, you will find information regarding open positions, employee benefits, payroll information, and more.
Explore exciting career opportunities with BridgeValley Community and Technical College! At BridgeValley, we're committed to fostering a collaborative environment where your talents are valued, and your potential is realized. We offer a range of opportunities including full-time, part-time, staff, and faculty positions. Browse our current openings below and apply today!
Faculty
If you're passionate about teaching and fostering a supportive learning environment, explore our open faculty positions. As a faculty member at BridgeValley, you'll have the opportunity to shape the minds of our diverse student population and contribute to their academic success. With various disciplines available, your unique skills and knowledge can find a home here. Check out our current faculty positions and take the next step in your academic career!
Staff
Whether you're looking to support students directly or behind the scenes, our staff positions offer a range of opportunities to contribute to our mission. As a staff member at BridgeValley, you play a critical role in ensuring our operations run smoothly, and our students receive the support they need. Discover a rewarding career path in an inclusive and dynamic environment by exploring our open staff positions.
Adjuncts
If you’re passionate about teaching and fostering a supportive learning environment, explore our open adjunct positions. As an adjunct faculty member at BridgeValley, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise and knowledge in a flexible and inclusive academic environment. Explore our current adjunct positions and embark on a rewarding journey in education!
Students Employees/Work Study
If you're a student looking for work experience that complements your studies, explore our Student Employee/Work Study positions. As a student employee at BridgeValley, you'll gain real-world experience while contributing to the success of our institution. Our work study program provides flexible scheduling to accommodate your academic commitments. Check out our current student positions and get a head start on your career!
Adjunct Request Form
Deans who are looking to hire an adjunct must fill out an Adjunct Request Form. This form will need to be completed by the Division Administrative Assistant to get the process started. The form will then be automatically sent to the Dean of the division and HR for approval
EEO Statement and Recruiting Information BridgeValley Community and Technical College promotes student success, prepares a skilled workforce, and builds tomorrow's leaders by providing access to quality education. BridgeValley is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action institution that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in its employment, programs, activities. Please contact the Human Resources office at 304-205-6606 if you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in the hiring process.
Benefits at a Glance
Worker’s Compensation --- encova.com
TIAA Retirement Plans: www.tiaa.org
Mandatory participation for Full-time employees - 401 (a) Employee contributes 6% mandatory every pay, matched 100% every pay by BridgeValley and you are vested from day 1. (Participation mandated by WV state law)
Voluntary participation: 403 (b) and 457 (b) plans are pre-tax and post-tax deductions availability, investments not matched by institution, may be eligible for loans on investment.
Consultations are free.
PEIA Basic Life Insurance: www.mybenefits.metlife.com
No cost to the employee – fully funded by employer
Life Amount: $10,000
Enroll thru PEIA – Manage by Benefits --- www.wvpeia.com
Update Beneficiaries thru www.mybenefits.metlife.com
PEIA Optional Life Insurance: www.mybenefits.metlife.com
Amount of coverage - $5,000 to $500,000
New employees are eligible for benefit up to $100,000 coverage without completing an “evidence of
insurability form”
Accelerated death benefit – terminally-ill patients with less than 12 months to life expectancy may now claim up to 100%
Price based on age and tobacco-use status
Enroll thru PEIA – Manage by Benefits --- www.wvpeia.com
Update Beneficiaries thru www.mybenefits.metlife.com
PEIA Health Insurance: www.wvpeia.gov
Coverage options: Employee, Employee & Child(ren), Family, or Family with Employee Spouse
PEIA PPB Plans:
PEIA PPB Plan A: Higher Premium, Lower Deductible
PEIA PPB Plan B: Lower Premium, Higher Deductible
PEIA PPB Plan C: IRS-Qualified High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Lowest premiums, High deductible that must be met before the plan begins to pay, Plan is designed to work with Health Savings Account
PEIA PPB Plan D: The “West Virginia ONLY Plan”, must be a WV resident, must use WV providers, emergency care out of state may only be covered for patient stabilization but not continuation of care, not an ideal plan for employees who have dependents out of state.
The Health Plan (HMO): www.healthplan.org
Must see PCP prior to specialty care for referral. Generic prescriptions only.
The Health Plan A: Higher Premium, Lower Deductible
The Health Plan B: Lower Premium, Higher Deductible
The Health Plan POS (PPB): Gives out of network options, not an HMO: works as the PPB plans do.
FBMC Benefits Management, Inc.: www.myfbmc.com
www.Mountaineer.fbmcbenefits.com
Mountaineer Flexible Benefits options:
PRE-TAX
Dental Insurance – www.sunlife.com/wvpeia – Assistance Plan, Basic Plan, Enhanced Plan, Premier Plan
Vision Insurance – www.humana.com – Full-Service Vision Plan, Exam Plus Vision Plan
Hearing Health Care – www.epichearing.com/FBMC – Pure Tone Hearing Test, Functional Assessment, Hearing Aid Evaluation, Fitting and Programming, Therapy and Training
Term Disability: www.standard.com (CHANGING JULY 1, 2024)
Long-Term Disability – 50% or 70% plans, plans are income based, LTD pays out after 6 months of exhaustion of leave balances, pretax benefit, does not pay into retirement
Short-Term Disability – 70% of income pay-out, plans are income based, STD pays out after 30 days of exhaustion of leave balances, pays up to 180 days, pretax benefit.
Group Long Term Disability –www.standard.com 60% of earned wages, cost of benefit is age and income based, continues to make contributions to employee’s TIAA Retirement (12%), staff only benefit (see HR for Forms) --- not thru FBMC
Flexible Spending Accounts: inspirafinancial.com
Healthcare FSA: used to pay eligible medical expenses that are not covered by insurance, full annual contribution amount is available upon enrollment, can be used on any insured member (self, spouse, dependent), PayFlex Card is issued and used as debit card, tax free.
Dependent Care FSA: reimbursement benefit for dependent care coverage, full annual contribution is NOT available at enrollment, tax free.
POST-TAX
Legal Insurance – www.ARAGLegal.com – Common uses are estate planning, bankruptcy, minor traffic violations, family law, consumer protection, divorce, juvenile court, credit record correction.
COMING SOON:
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness
Accident
BENEFITS FAQ:
When can I sign up for benefits?
A new employee may sign up for insurance the month of hire or the succeeding two months.
Open enrollment for all benefit eligible employees is Spring of every year; changes take place July 01. Pre-tax plans are permitted only during open enrollment of each year, unless an IRS-qualified family status change occurs and the change is made in writing within 60 days of the event.
Are you a new employee? https://peia.wv.gov/FAQ/Pages/New-Employee.aspx
RETIREMENT FAQ:
What are the retirement eligibility guidelines?
The TIAA plans establish the below eligibility:
- Any age with 30 years of service
- Age 60 with at least 5 years of service
QUALIFING EVENTS
PEIA offers opportunities to enroll, update, or change your benefits based on the following criteria:
GUARDIANSHIP / ADOPTION: Did you adopt a child? https://peia.wv.gov/FAQ/Pages/Adoption-FAQ.aspx
BIRTH OF CHILD: Did you Birth a Child? https://peia.wv.gov/FAQ/Pages/Birth-of-a-Child%20FAQ.aspx
MARRIED: Did you get Married? https://peia.wv.gov/FAQ/Pages/Marriage.aspx
DIVORCE: Did you get Divorced? https://peia.wv.gov/FAQ/Pages/Divorce-FAQ.aspx
DEATH OF A SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT
END OF SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT’S EMPLOYMENT
BEGINNING OF SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT’S EMPLOYMENT
SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN HEALTH COVERAGE DUE TO SPOUSE OR DENPENDENT’S EMPLOYMENT
UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE BY EMPLOYEE, SPOUSE, OR DEPENDENT
Do you have a dependent attending school out of the area? https://peia.wv.gov/FAQ/Pages/OOABenefits.aspx
Are you planning on Retirement? https://peia.wv.gov/FAQ/Pages/Retirement-FAQ.aspx
Did you move? Complete the change in address https://peia.wv.gov/Forms-Downloads/Documents/enrollment_forms/Change_in_Address_Form.pdf
Every month, BridgeValley recognizes the hard work and dedication of one outstanding employee. The Employee of the Month is selected on the 15th of each month based on merit. This honor comes with a special parking spot on the B2000 campus and a feature in BridgeValley's Weekly Connection. To nominate a deserving individual, please submit an Employee of the Month Nomination Form to Human Resources before the 15th of the month you wish them to be considered for. Let's celebrate our staff's commitment and excellence together!
In accordance with federal and state labor laws, we are required to display various labor law postings. These postings provide information about employee rights and responsibilities. They cover a wide range of topics, including equal opportunity, minimum wage rights, Family and Medical Leave Act rights, workers' compensation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, polygraph protection, unemployment benefits, and more specific requirements pertaining to West Virginia laws. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with these important postings via the BridgeValley Intranet portal at the link below.