Announcements
FY25 Cost of Living Adjustment
On May 13, 2024, Governor Kemp approved the FY 2025 Budget (House Bill 916), which provides a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for full-time, benefits eligible state employees effective July 1, 2024.
COLA Amount
A 4% increase to base salary, not to exceed $3,000, will be awarded to all eligible employees of the USG.
Employee Eligibility
All regular, fully benefited (30+ standard hours) faculty and staff of the USG who are actively employed on July 1, 2024, are eligible to receive the COLA.
Partially benefited employees working less than 30 hours and non-benefited employees, including temporary and those working less than 20 hours are not eligible for the COLA.
Treatment Of Salary Adjustment
- The COLA is an adjustment to base salary (salary as of April 1, 2024).
- The COLA is subject to all applicable FICA taxes, federal income tax, and state income tax. Federal and state income tax will be withheld at the employee’s normal tax rate.
- The COLA is eligible for retirement benefits.
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Paid Parental Leave
Effective July 1, 2024; up to (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave will be available to eligible employees as part of House Bill 1010.
PPL Employee Notification
PPL FAQs
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Employment Opportunities
We value our faculty and staff and are always looking for opportunities to add great people! Check our Employment Opportunities to see how you can become a member of the Gordon State College Highlander team. We encourage you to apply.
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