Assistant Director-Benefits
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Position Number: | 101352 |
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Title: | Assistant Director |
Functional Title: | Assistant Director-Benefits |
Category Status: | 33-Exempt Regular |
Applicant Search Category: | Staff |
University Authorized FTE: | 1.000 |
Unit: | VPA-University Human Resources |
Campus/College Information: | Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. |
Background Checks | Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment. |
Position Summary/Purpose of Position: | The University of Maryland seeks a dynamic and transformational leader to join the University’s Human Resources department. The Assistant Director of Benefits will oversee the planning and implementation of benefits programs and services for faculty, staff, and retirees. Although the State of Maryland selects and administers health and other insurance benefits, we seek an innovative leader who will creatively communicate existing benefits and educate over 14,000 benefit-eligible faculty and staff on benefit options. In addition, the Assistant Director will lead the transformation of internal processes to ensure compassion and quality service to our employees. The Assistant Director leads and/or establishes campus-specific benefits programs, workshops, trainings, and initiatives. The Assistant Director will provide hands-on leadership to a professional team of Benefits Service Counselors who provide one-on-one counseling to employees during their employment life cycle up to retirement. In this role, the Assistant Director interprets, monitors, and communicates federal and state guidelines and USM policies and procedures to ensure Benefits compliance. This position serves as a member of the University System of Maryland Benefits Committee and meets with other USM schools to discuss policy, program administration, and system-wide initiatives. This role serves as the Campus leader for Retirement plans, Health Benefits, Tuition Remission, Family Care, and other health and wellness programs. The incumbent will develop relationships with key State of Maryland and USM leaders as well as departmental HR leaders. |
Benefits Summary | Top Benefits and Perks: |
Minimum Qualifications: |
Education (including licenses, certification, etc.): Bachelor’s Degree. Experience: Seven (7) years of professional human resources experience in benefits or retirement and two (2) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Preferences: | Preferences:
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Job Risks | Not Applicable to This Position |
Physical Demands | This is primarily a sedentary position involving extensive use of desktop computers. The position occasionally requires walking some distance to attend meetings and programs. |
Posting Date: | 04/12/2024 |
Closing Date: | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Best Consideration Date | 04/26/2024 |
Diversity Statement: | The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. |
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