4.9 | General Information and Benefit

4.9.1 | Salary

 

Lecturers shall receive a gross salary that is formulated based on the respective level and qualifications of the employee. The employee level shall be determined based on the job description and position specifications. For each level, the University shall determine the salary scale, including a minimum and maximum range.

Salary payment date shall be the date in the last week of each month as stipulated by the Human Resources Department as the monthly Employees’ Salary Payment Date. The net salary (take home pay) will be transferred to the respective employee’s bank account.

4.9.2 | Benefits

 

Full -time Lecturers will receive a daily lunch or allowance and a uniform, as well as other standard benefits as defined below:

 

4.9.2.1 | Health Insurance

 

All Full-time Lecturers will receive health insurance that covers the employee and all immediate family members in accordance with the Health Insurance policy and regulations.

 

4.9.2.2 | Life Insurance

 

All Full-time Lecturers with Indonesian citizenship are granted Life Insurance, Demise Insurance, Working Accident Protection Insurance, and Retirement Insurance provided by BPJS Ketenagakerjaan. Non-Indonesian Lecturers are provided with appropriate insurance coverage for their appointment status, and should confirm these benefits with HR.

 

4.9.2.3 | Telecommunication Benefits

 

The University provides a telecommunication allowance for all Indonesian Fulltime lecturer.

 

4.9.2.4 | Child Tuition Fee Benefits

 

For local employees, the University provides a waiver of 50% of tuition for up to 2 children who enroll in Sampoerna Academy. A waiver of 30% applies for a 3rd child and 15% for a 4th child and above. For expatriates, the University fully covers the tuition for up to 2 children who enroll in Sampoerna Academy. A waiver of 50% applies for a 3rd child and 25% for a 4th child and above.

 

4.9.2.5 | Formalities Benefits (Eligible Only for Expatriates)

 

The University covers all costs associated with obtaining work permits for employees and obtaining immigration authorization for their families (a spouse and up to 2 children).

 

4.9.2.6 | Leave Benefits

 

General policies

Lecturers who plan to take a leave must obtain prior approvalfrom the relevant direct supervisor. The leave must be proposed through the Human Capital Management System (HCMS) within an appropriate time prior to the leave date.

Annual leave

Full-time Lecturers shall be eligible for 12- 20 (twelve – twenty) working days of paid annual leave in a calendar year based on the employee’s grade, with prior approval of the Direct Supervisor or the Head of the Department at least seven (7) calendar days before the leave date. Eligible paid annual leave is accumulated on a month- by- month basis. Annual leave must be taken during the University vacations. In exceptional circumstances leave may be taken during the semester with the prior approval of the Head of Study Program or the Dean. As a general rule, only Lecturers with formal teaching duties outside term time may take annual leave during term time.

Annual leave which is not utilized in the year of entitlement may be carried forward to the next calendar year only until the end of June.

Annual leave which is not utilized before this cut-off day will be lost. Annual leave carried forward from one calendar year to the next shall not be utilized during the period of notice of resignation. Such annual leave will lapse at the commencement of the notice period.

Medical leave

A Full-time Lecturer shall be granted medical leave on full pay according to the period prescribed in the medical certificate or doctor’s or hospital’s advice. When a Lecturer has been granted medical leave by the HR Department, the Lecturer must inform the Head of Study Program as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours, or the Lecturer shall be deemed to be absent from work without permission. The Lecturer must forward any medical certificate to the HR Department through the Head of Study Program immediately upon resumption of duty after the medical leave.

If a Full-time Lecturer is unable to work for a considerable period of time due to illness or an accident according to a doctor’s or hospital’s advice, then the Lecturer is entitled to medical leave accordance with HR regulations.

Maternity leave

A married female Lecturer may be granted 3 (three) calendar months of full-pay maternity leave, counted from the initial date of maternity leave taken.

Compassionate leave

The University may grant compassionate leave of up to 3 (three) working days to a Lecturer upon the demise of an immediate family member (parent, spouse, son/ daughter, parent-in-law). Compassionate leave may be taken any time either consecutively or otherwise between the date of death of the family member and the date of the funeral. However, should the funeral of the deceased family member be held overseas, a Lecturer may also use his/her vacation leave balance.

Compensation leave

Lecturers whose academic activities exceed a minimum of 5 hours per week from their 40 hours (minimum 5 consecutive hours in the weekend/holiday) are eligible for a compensation leave on any working day. A Lecturer should coordinate with the Head of Study Program to arrange when he/she will be able to take Compensation Leave. The HR Department will add the Lecturer’s Compensation Leave Balance once the Lecturer submits his/her eligibility notification for Compensation Leave that is approved by the Head of Study Program.

Unpaid leave

Unpaid leave is a temporary unpaid status and absence from duty. In most cases, the unpaid leave is based upon the employee’s request. Unpaid leave can be granted only to permanent Lecturers who have been continuously employed for a minimum of two (2) years.

4.9.3 | Campus Environment

 

The University is committed to provide and maintain a green and healthy environment, as well as sufficient appropriate working space to support the employees’ productivity. All staff is encouraged to contribute to keeping the cleanliness and tidiness of the campus environment.

4.9.4 | Health and Safety

 

The University is committed to provide a safe and healthy environment for all employees and students, as well as the university visitors. The General Administration and Risk Management Offices provide personnel who are properly trained and provided with appropriate safety and emergency equipment. The University will take all appropriate actions to correct any hazards or conditions that endanger health, safety or the environment.

4.9.5 | Parking Services

 

All Full-time Lecturers are eligible to get a parking space on campus. If they pay their own parking fees in such a situation, they will be reimbursed for all submitted receipts on a monthly basis through the General Administration Information Services (GAIS). Eligibility is stated in their employment contract by the HR Department.

4.9.6 | Facilities Usage

 

Library and Learning Resources

In order to provide all types of learning resources, the University provides Library and Learning Resources Center for all Lecturers and student to enhance the SU academic quality. The Library is situated on the 6th floor of the L’Avenue Tower building, and offers a variety of services and facilities. The Library provides access to academic databases covering e-books, e-journals, online cases, financial data, etc., through the Library’s Portal at sampoernauniversity.library.ac.id that is accessible both on and off campus.

The Library has networked computers, group study rooms and silent study areas facilitated with wireless access throughout the campus, as well as iPads available to borrow.

Library hours:

• Monday to Friday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

All lecturers should take responsibility to work with their deans or unit heads to provide the library with information about required and recommended course materials. Lecturers for all subjects should afford students with structured class time to utilize library resources to support the learning process.

4.9.7 | Computer and Internet Usage

 

The University provides Notebooks and Internet access for all Lecturers to carry out the function of Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi. The Notebook should be kept clean and in a good condition. Any damage to the notebook must be reported to the IT department as soon as possible.

Lecturers may not illegally download copyright-protected material such as monographs or other types of academic writing. Pictures, audio/video/multimedia materials, software or files downloaded via the Internet can only be used consistently in accordance with a valid license copyright. No person may use university facilities knowingly to download or distribute pirated software or data.

Users should not use University Internet access to download entertainment software or games, or to play games over the Internet. The transmission, retrieval or display of any kind of pornographic image or document on any University system is a violation of the policy on sexual harassment. Pornographic material may not be archived, stored, distributed, edited or recorded using the network or computing resources.

It is strictly prohibited to use University Internet facilities to deliberately propagate any virus, worm, “Trojan Horse,” or other malicious program code, as well as to propagate any form of political or propaganda activity. Lecturers should schedule communications-intensive operations in advance with the IT Department, such as large file transfers, video and audio streaming or downloads, mass emails, etc. to avoid overloading the University network.

All Lecturers must be aware of the importance of protecting confidential information, user data and any other material covered by existing policies and procedures on confidentiality at the University. Use of University access or facilities for actions such as misuse of IT assets or resources, unauthorized installation of web services, sexual harassment, unauthorized public statements or misappropriation of intellectual property will be subject to disciplinary actions as set out in the University Code of Ethics.

4.9.8 | Email Usage

 

All full time Lecturers are provided with an official University email account to be used as an official communication tool, to support their professional responsibilities in teaching, research, and community services. They are responsible for using the official email account with professional integrity, and any misuse or misappropriation of the official email account will be subject to disciplinary actions as set out in the University Code of Ethics.