Mission/Religious Observance & Community Service Leave
Paid leave for staff and administrators to participate in mission-related retreats and programs, community service, and to take time off for religious holidays not observed by the University.
University Paid Time Off
- Community Service Leave
- Mission/Religious Observance Leave
Eligibility
- Available to regular full-time and part-time positions scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week (1,040 hours per benefit year).
- Leave is prorated for part-time and new employees.
- Supervisory approval required.
Community Service Leave
- Up to two paid days per benefit plan year (July 1 - June 30).
- Unused leave do not rollover to the next benefit year.
- Unused leave will not be paid out at termination.
- Submit Time Off Request in Workday.
- A (501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organization.
- Looking for an organization? Search the IRS database or contact the organization to verify.
- A governmental agency/organization or human services organization licensed or accredited to serve citizens with special needs, including children, youth, and the elderly.
- A primary or secondary public or private school in a childcare program, mentoring program, or tutoring or literacy program.
- Religious organizations, including programs supporting the larger community (e.g., food pantries).
- Loyola's office of campus ministry or center for community service and justice (CCSJ).
Mission/Religious Observance Leave
- Up to two paid days per benefit year (July 1 - June 30).
- Additional time may be taken with accrued vacation, personal leave, or unpaid leave.
- Submit Time Off Request in Workday.
- Unused leave do not rollover to the next benefit year.
- Unused leave will not be paid out at termination.
- Employees are responsible for program fees, travel, and transportation costs.
- Programs, initiatives, and retreats related to Ignatian Formation to encounter, explore, engage, and enact our Ignatian Mission.
- Discussions, days of reflection, or other activities/programs focused on the University’s mission.
- Contact Loyola's office of campus ministry or special assistant for mission for available events and activities.
Religious holidays not observed by the University.
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or changed at any time. The University reserves the right to modify, amend, suspend,
or discontinue policies or programs without prior notice.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, in the event of any discrepancy,
the official policy documents will govern. Please rely on the written descriptions
in the policy manual, as oral explanations are not binding. Employees should contact the Office of People and Culture or the appropriate administrator for the most current
and authoritative guidance.