Noble Foundation employees receive a generous package of benefits and perks, including:
Competitive Salaries
The Noble Foundation, in accordance with the institution's written salary administration program, regularly evaluates compensation levels for its employees. Noble Foundation salaries are consistent with, and often exceed, salaries provided by academic or other research institutions. Competitive salaries, coupled with a lower cost of living in Ardmore, provide extra value for our employees.
Health and Dental Insurance
Each Noble Foundation employee, any eligible spouse and any eligible dependents are covered from the first day of employment with a generous health and dental plan. The plans feature low deductibles and out-of-pocket charges, along with discounted physician office visits and prescriptions.
Employees are required to pay up to $410 per month for health plan premiums; however, each employee has the opportunity to eliminate this premium through his/her voluntary participation in the Noble Foundation's Wellness Program.
Retirement Plan (401k Plan)
Salaried employees (except Postdoctoral Fellows) are eligible to participate in the Noble Foundation's Defined Contribution plan. The plan provides a benefit based on a formula using pay and service. The Noble Foundation pays the full cost of the plan through annual discretionary contributions. Participating employees may choose any combination of up to fourteen externally managed investment options. Vesting occurs after three years of full-time employment. Discretionary contributions are allocated on the basis of pay and years of service as follows:
Temporary Housing
When accommodations are available, new employees are provided housing in on-campus apartments or other Noble Foundation housing for up to two weeks. This gives the new employee an opportunity to identify and select property in Ardmore. These accommodations are available at no direct cost to the employee; however, the employee will be responsible for any applicable taxes related to this benefit.
Arrival Services
The Noble Foundation assists new employees in finding appropriate housing and obtaining social security cards, local bank accounts and other necessities.
Defensive Driving Classes
On-campus defensive driving classes are provided at no cost to the employee. Completion of the class may lead to discounts on automobile insurance.
Health, Fitness and Sports
Noble Foundation employees and spouses have access to an on-campus fitness facility. Employees further enjoy free health screenings and educational seminars on nutrition and exercise. Noble Foundation employees are eligible for discounted individual and family memberships at the Ardmore YMCA. The Noble Foundation participates in a corporate league in sports such as volleyball, bowling and softball. Employees may also participate in the Noble Foundation's Health Incentive Program, which provides incentives for working toward and achieving healthy lifestyles.
Employee Garden
Near central campus, the Noble Foundation has provided a small acreage that may be used by employees to raise fruits and vegetables. In many instances, non-U.S. employees use the garden area to grow fruits and vegetables native to their home country that might not otherwise be readily available in the U.S. or the local area.
Outdoor Recreational Facilities
Fishing and other outdoor recreation opportunities are available to employees and their families on the Noble Foundation campus and area farms. Additionally, employees may use the Noble Pavilion free of charge for family or other group gatherings.
Seminars and Training
The Noble Foundation offers a wide variety of training and informational seminars. Past seminars and training include: time management, grant writing, software training, health and nutrition improvement, stress management, first aid, CPR and English-as-a-second language. These seminars and workshops are offered at no direct cost to the employee.
Employee Social Functions
The Noble Foundation hosts a family picnic (summer), a family movie night (summer), a Christmas party and quarterly, employee-only social mixers.