Information for Faculty & Staff

Soka Human Resources

We’re committed to building a long-term working relationship. Soka provides one of the best benefits packages around. Qualified employees enjoy:

• Health Benefits Program
• Holiday Pay
• Retirement Plan

Benefits & Resources

• ABA (Medical Insurance)
  • For our Summary Plan Description go to Services and scroll down to Members and Plan Participants. Once you are in the Members and Plan Participants area choose Benefit Description. Our Group Name is Soka University of America and our Group Number is 546. This will give you the most up-to-date plan description.
• First Health
• Unum (Life Insurance)
  • Group Disability Plan
  • Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan
• TIAA-CREF (Pension Carrier)
• Valic (Pension Carrier)
• Diversified (Pension Carrier)

Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy 

Soka University of America does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religious creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, status as a disabled veteran, marital status, medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletic programs, other university-administered programs and activities and university employment and related activities. Sexual harassment and sexual violence are types of sex discrimination. This policy applies to conduct on and off campus and protects students, faculty, staff, and others.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding SUA’s nondiscrimination policies: 

Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator For Faculty, Staff and Others

Katherine King - Vice President for Human Resources and Risk Management

1 University Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
949-480-4000

The vice president for human resources and risk management is designated as SUA’s equal employment opportunity officer and senior Section 504 and senior Title IX coordinator with respect to faculty, staff, and others. 

Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to SUA’s Title IX & Section 504 coordinator(s) or the Office for Civil Rights of the US Department of Education. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights site for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.