Administrator, Medical Leave



Administrator, Medical Leave

Salary

$52,741.00 - $84,633.00 Annually

Location

Catonsville, MD

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

2023-0014

Division

Administrative Services

Department

Human Resources Department

Opening Date

01/27/2023

Class Description

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties related to the administration and record-keeping functions regarding Medical Leave, including but not limited to, Family Medical Leave, CCBC Medical Leave, Departmental Medical Leave, the Sick Bank, and Union Leave donations.  Identify and resolve employee, Human Resources, and Payroll record issues associated with absence. Perform additional duties in support of the Human Resources (HR) Department. 

 

Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field.  Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.  

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in Human Resources working with employees and HR processes related to medical leave usage.  Human Resources Management (SHRM) Professional certification preferred.


For best consideration please apply by February 12, 2023.

Class Specific Essential Duties

 

  1. Receive and respond to Family Leave Requests. Maintain, compile, and file all CCBC medical Leave (FML, CCBC, Departmental, Union Donations, Sick Bank, etc.) records.
  2. Communicate daily (orally and in writing) and follow-up with employees taking leave.  Consult with supervisors, HR staff, and other interdepartmental staff. 
  3. Audit and reconcile CCBC sick leave donations and usage. Audit leave requests and payroll records to ensure leave is being appropriately accrued, approved, and taken.
  4. Document policy violations, where appropriate.
  5. Assist with Open Enrollment.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. 

 

Position Specific Essential Duties

  1. Administer all aspects of the Family Medical Leave (FMLA), CCBC Medical Leave, Departmental Medical Leave, Sick Bank, and Leave Donation programs. Provide extensive case management and coordinate administrative aspects of the cases. 
    1. Serve as the subject matter expert for FML, CCBC leave, Departmental Medical Leave, CCBC sick bank and union leave donation policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Maryland leave laws, Union agreements, etc.). 
    2. Manage all administrative aspects of FML leave requests
      1. Receive and process FMLA leave requests.
      2. Independently approve and/or deny FML leave requests based on relevant medical information. 
      3. Communicate with medical professionals, as needed.
      4. Work closely with the employee, medical professional, manager, Human Resources, and payroll to ensure that employee’s pay is accurate.
      5. Ensure all relevant completed medical documentation is submitted for timely review. 
      6. Track and report paid and unpaid hours used.
      7. Maintain appropriate contact with employees throughout their leave and coordinate all aspects of the employee’s return to work.
    3. Meet regularly with manager to review the status of complex cases and develop legally sound strategies for resolution.
    4. Assist with investigations of alleged fraudulent activity. Work closely with the employee relations unit to identify and research issues.
    5. Collaborate with HR staff, CCBC employees, and Payroll, ensuring leave is correctly accrued, documented, and taken.
  2. Administer CCBC Medical Leave and Departmental Medical Leave policies for those employees not eligible under the Federal Family Medical Leave Act.
  3. Administer the CCBC Leave Bank, carefully tracking Leave Bank contributions, requests, and balances.
  4. Administer, track, and process Union leave donations according to the Union’s Memorandum of Understanding.  
  5. Coordinate, file, and organize all medical information and ensure that HIPAA and Employee Privacy guidelines are closely followed. 
  6. Produce accurate reports of leave use, as requested.
  7. Assist in the creation and presentation of training activities related to CCBC leave policies.
  8. Assist the Director of Benefits with the development, implementation, and monitoring of new or revised processes, policies, directives, checklists, and/or procedures.
  9. Meet schedules and timelines, organize multiple projects efficiently and effectively.
  10. Provide superb customer service to internal and external customers, using effective listening skills and ensuring timely research and follow-up through resolution.    Respond to questions, emails, and phone calls within 24 hours, and participate effectively in collegiate discussions ensuring positive interactions with employees at all levels of the organization.

 

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance
BENEFIT SUMMARYHealth and Medical
  • CIGNA
    • Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
    • Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
  • Kaiser
Prescription Drug Benefits:
  • For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
  • Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium
Mental Health
Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.

Dental Benefits
  • CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
  • CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred
Vision Benefits
  •  CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Davis Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
  • Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000
FinancialTerm Life Insurance: MetLife
  • Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
  • Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Permanent Whole Life Insurance:  Unum

  • Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty.
  • Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease.  Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford
Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.

Long-Term Disability

Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.


Retirement Plans
  • Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory)
  • Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
  • Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7% contributory)
Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
  • Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed.  The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
    The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
  • Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors:  TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc.  Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature.  Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
  • Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Legal Services
Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.

Credit Union
First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.

Direct Deposit

It's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time.  No waiting for your check on payday.  The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation.  Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.

Work and FamilyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral
Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.

Paid Leave Benefits
Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.

Tuition Assistance
Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee’s eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.

Academic Cash Award
Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.

McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program

CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more »

McDaniel College has extended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.

Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.

The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators.

Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!

Mandated Federal Benefits
Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.

For Your Convenience
  • ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
  • Check cashing with appropriate ID
  • Free Parking
  • Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library

Agency
Community College of Baltimore County
Address
CCBC

Baltimore, Maryland, 21228
Phone
443-840-4739