Please note that this posting will be used to fill up to two (2) vacancies.
Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) has been administering pension coverage to Minnesota educators for decades, with a mission to help members and their beneficiaries plan for an independent and financially secure retirement. We are currently seeking job candidates with strong communication skills and mathematical abilities to serve as Benefits Specialists.
These positions may be eligible for work schedules that include some teleworking.
Why Work For Us GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.
How to Apply Go to http://www.mn.gov/careers and search for job posting ID 56911. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance you need.
Responsibilities
Benefits Specialist positions are part of TRA's Member Benefits, Member Communication & Outreach, or Member Services departments, and exist to help educators understand the value of retirement planning specific to TRA benefits. These positions deliver TRA benefit information to stakeholders by phone, chat, email, individual counseling, or group presentations. Incumbents hired will be required to explain TRA's available benefits and options to educators in covered Minnesota public schools. Performing routine and manual retirement and disability calculations are key to the role. As Benefits Specialists, incumbents may occasionally be asked to present information in an individual member counseling session, a group presentation, or via video counseling.
Qualifications
To qualify for this level, you must meet the criteria outlined below:
- Have one and a half (1.5) years of experience administering employee benefits, member benefits, or financial services/insurance products for clients, with the primary focus of delivering customer service, performing calculations, and providing legal explanations or interpreting benefit plans or policies.
**An Associate’s degree in business, accounting, or human resources may substitute for six (6) months of experience OR a Bachelor’s degree in any field can substitute for this experience.
- Possess the ability to secure own transportation for in-state business travel to give stakeholder presentations. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time for this role.
Preferred Qualifications -Experience administering retirement benefits, with the primary focus of delivering customer service, performing calculations, and providing legal explanations or interpreting benefit plans or policies. -Experience working with or at Minnesota State Retirement System, Public Employees Retirement Association, or Teachers Retirement Association. -Possession of an Advanced Degree in communications, public administration, business, accounting, math, law or a related field. -Experience in delivering educational material to adult audiences in a group or individual setting. -Experience in delivering financial planning material to adult audiences.
Physical Requirements This position requires occasional transporting of articles such as file folders, ledgers and/or small tools. May be required to move or maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.
Additional Requirements Successful candidates must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal background check. It is the policy of TRA that all finalist(s) submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: -SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only) -Criminal History Check -Employment Reference Check -Social Security and Address Verification -Education Verification -Driver's License Check
Teachers Retirement Association
Suite 400
Saint Paul, Ramsey, MN 55103
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