Relocation and Moving Expense Policy

51¹ÙÍø recognizes that new employees selected as a result of a national or regional search may need assistance with moving expenses.

Policy

Last revised February 7, 2024

  • Relocation assistance will be paid as a hiring bonus and will be taxable income to the employee under revised IRS guidelines.
  • The relocation hiring bonus amount will be specified in the offer letter.
  • New employees must live at least 50 miles from 51¹ÙÍø, NC to be eligible for this benefit.
  • All relocation expenses must be billed directly to and paid by the College employee.

51¹ÙÍø recommends locally vetted Armstrong Relocation for moving services, however employees may choose any moving company they desire. The Armstrong representative for 51¹ÙÍø is Sarah Davis Goss. She can be reached via email at sgoss@goarmstrong.com or by phone at 704-944-2929. Please be sure to mention you are calling as a 51¹ÙÍø employee in any message you leave.

Policy Details

Staff

Staff with starting annual salary between $40,000 and $64,999
Hiring Bonus equal to $1,000

Staff with starting annual salary of $65,000 or higher
Hiring Bonus equal to 4% of annual salary

Faculty

Visiting Professors
Hiring Bonus equal to 4% of annual salary

Tenured and Tenure Track
Hiring Bonus equal to 4% of annual salary