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Connecticut College Coordinator of Benefits & Wellness in New London, Connecticut

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Position Information

Position Title Coordinator of Benefits & Wellness

Department Benefits -Group

Pay Type Non Exempt

Appointment Type (A) Continuing Full-Time

Hours Per Week 37.5

Number of weeks 52 weeks per year

other - # of weeks 52

Benefits Eligible Full Benefits

Geographical Regional

Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement No

Work Schedule

Job Description

General Scope of Duties

Implement the College’s employee benefit programs, policies, and procedures ensuring eligible employees are aware of and take advantage of the benefits programs available to them. Manage human resource information system ( HRIS ) as it pertains to benefits and associated employee payroll deductions. Under the direction of the Manager of Employee Benefits, serve as the campus wellness program coordinator by promoting healthy living through the development and offering of wellness related trainings and events to faculty, staff and their dependents. As an integral member of the HR team, support the day to day functions of the office and provide quality customer service to campus employees and visitors.

General Duties and Responsibilities

  • Communicate benefit programs to prospective employees, current employees and retirees.

  • Assist employees/retirees with benefits problems and questions, adjudicate any disputes between employees/retirees and providers.

  • Interact with benefit providers to resolve service delivery problems and enhance service.

  • Maintain and distribute employee benefit enrollment and plan information to employees using current technologies including, but not limited to the College’s website and intranet (CamelWeb.)

  • Coordinate, schedule and conduct benefit orientation sessions for newly eligible employees.

  • Assist newly eligible employees them with benefit enrollment, respond to questions and resolve any issues.

  • Process all employee benefit enrollments, benefit terminations, and changes with benefit providers.

  • Enter employee payroll deductions and maintain all benefit related information in the College’s HRIS and related filing systems.

  • Distribute and process Family Medical Leave ( FML ) requests including, but not limited to obtaining all necessary documentation, communicating leave status to employees and their supervisors, recording leaves in College’s FML tracking system, maintaining files, and prepare reports as needed.

  • Coordinate and conduct employee/retiree education programs such as benefits fair, pre-retirement workshop, and retirement planning workshops.

  • Promote healthy habits and prevention of illness by implementing a comprehensive wellness program, under the direction of the Manger of Employee Benefits, for faculty, staff and their dependents that includes training and educational programs and activities.

  • Work closely with the Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development to plan and coordinate the annual staff service recognition ceremony including identifying honorees, distributing invitations, reserving event space, engaging catering and planning the menu, obtaining and gift-wrapping awards, coordinating honoree photograph, and preparing the list of honorees.

  • Create and maintain a comfortable, confidential counseling environment for employees.

  • Stay informed of new trends, developments, laws, and regulations related to the administration of benefits.

  • Prepare benefit reports and process invoices from benefit providers for payment.

  • Co-Coordinate or Back up “all campus events” and communicate events to employees, including, but not limited to the Staff Picnic, Holiday Lunch, New Employee Breakfast and employee award receptions

  • Support the HR department’s day to day operation including coverage for phones, mail processing, taking care of walk in visitors and supervising student workers as needed.

    Education and Skills

  • Associates Degree required with 2 – 4 years relevant experience

  • HR professional certification preferred

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws, especially ERISA , FLM , and ACA

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with all levels of the College Community and benefits providers

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of enterprise HRIS software – experience with elucian/Banner preferred

  • High integrity needed to handle confidential information

  • Attention to detail

  • Well-organized, able to work under pressure, plan and accomplish goals, and meet deadlines

  • Little travel required

    Preferred Qualifications

    Physical Demands

    Driving Required No

    Salary Range $20-$22

    Covid Vaccine Information

Effective June 8, Connecticut College will no longer mandate the COVID -19 vaccine or boosters. The College strongly recommends that all students and employees be vaccinated and remain updated with their COVID -19 boosters

Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 08/19/2024

Applications accepted through

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

    Optional Documents

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED

  • High School Diploma

  • Associates Degree

  • Bachelors Degree

  • Masters Degree

  • PHD

    • How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1

  • 1-3

  • 3-5

  • 5-7

  • 7+

    • Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?
  • Yes

  • No