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Discount Programs

For special employee discounts go to purchasing under Employee Special Offers

The Purchasing Department is responsible for the day-to-day operation of all College procurement. Purchase requisitions are created/accessed online via the PeopleSoft Program and are processed by the Purchasing Department. Purchasing personnel also send out bid requests and handle Returned Goods Authorizations.

You are encouraged to purchase through one of the buying groups available to the College as a part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Department of Procurement and General Services, Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium, or the Educational and Institutional Cooperative). These buying groups save money by getting the best possible discounts and save time and money by not going out to bid.

It is the College policy, the State policy, and the procurement process, that no business will be transacted without first obtaining a valid purchase order number from the Purchasing Department. The Department is located on the first floor of the Administration Building. For more information on purchasing, buying groups, procurement, procedures, bid procedures, available contracts, or vendor information and discount programs, call 978.542.6152 or go their website at:

Mass Buying Power (Consumer Referral Service):

Mass Buying Power Flyer is a consumer referral service that is available free of charge to all employees as a fringe benefit program. It is not available to students or to departments for institutional purchases handled on purchase orders. Mass Buying Power has agreements with vendors, dealers and stores throughout the Commonwealth that provide our employees with substantial discounts for new cars, trucks, travel, household appliances, furniture, tires, boats, computers, sound equipment, window treatments, carpets, replacement doors and windows, home mortgages, and more.

Use of Mass Buying Power services is at the discretion of each employee and no guarantee of volume has been made. Purchases are the sole responsibility of the individual. A referral discount certificate will be issued to the individual employee. This procedure must be followed in order to obtain the Mass Buying Power discount. No discount will occur if an individual contacts a dealer without the proper certificate.

To use Mass Buying Power, Consumer Referral Service contact:
Mass Buying Power, 1076 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339
Phone: 781.829.4900; Fax: 781.829.0150

Notary Public:

A number of our employees, who have a notary seal, are willing to notarize limited numbers of documents for employees. The Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity has a list of notaries public available on campus. Please contact 978.542.7243.

O'Keefe Athletic Center:

The O'Keefe Center, located on Canal Street, houses one gymnasium, a swimming pool, tennis courts, an ice rink, a weight room and a dance studio. Free times and recreational periods are posted. Salem State College employees may use the facilities at the O'Keefe Center at no charge with a valid SSC ID. If you wish to purchase a family membership, call 978.542.6560 for more information.

Wellness Center:

The Wellness Center is a fully staffed facility designed to promote a healthier lifestyle. The Center is open and available to all members of our college community. This fully equipped facility provides treadmills, rowing machines, bikes, strength training stations, and much more. Also, the trained professional staff will perform personalized fitness assessments and profiles. The Wellness Center is located on the third floor of the O'Keefe Center. Admission is free to employees with a valid Salem State College ID. Call 978.542.6551 for more information and hours of operation.

Pre-School:

The Salem State Pre-School Program is a licensed, professionally staffed facility serving children starting at age 2 years 9 months, and up to 6 years old. This service includes special needs children. While enrollment is primarily for children whose parents are students at the College, the children of employees are registered on a space-available basis. For information, contact the Pre-School Program Coordinator at 978.542.6408 or the Program at 978.542.6409.

Rideshare Program:

The College is in the process of developing a Rideshare program to better serve its employees and students. Contact the Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, 978.542.6123, if you are interested in participating.

Shuttle Bus Schedule:

The College shuttle bus runs every 10-15 minutes/7 days a week during the academic year between South, Central and North Campus and the O'Keefe Center as well as the Salem Train Station. All employees and students are encouraged to use the free shuttle bus service.