Assistant Director for Employee Benefits and Risk Services

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
2801 South University Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 27, 2025
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas System Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state's 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas's premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; five community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state. The UA System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 60,000 students, employs over 17,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $2 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state's economic, educational and cultural advancement. Department:Human Resources Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:Reporting to the VP for Employee Benefits and Risk Management Services, the Assistant Director will provide broad HR Generalist support, employee benefits support, and risk insurance support for the HR and Administrative Offices of all UAS campuses and will participate in all activities of the University System benefits and risk management office. The position will serve as the knowledge area expert with operational responsibility for diverse benefits and risk programs such as tuition fee waivers, pharmacy benefits, life, and disability and other fully insured individual benefits options, and for risk insurance programs. Specific to the assigned areas of responsibility, the position will be expected to manage the program activities including coordinating campus training, employee communications, vendor and consultant activities, compliance, and reporting. Operational Responsibilities and Knowledge Expert Areas Include: All pharmacy coverage activities within the UAS health plan. The position will coordinate PAC functions, PA processes and appeals and will serve as the lead contact for PBM services, pharmacy reporting and cost analyses, monitoring all pharmacy activities and recommending program changes as appropriate. The University's tuition fee waiver and student loan repayment programs, providing plan rules, training, and guidance to campus HR Offices, monitoring utilization, recommending program changes as appropriate, and managing program operations. Life and disability insurance programs and for other individual insured products (AD&D, vision, hospital indemnity, etc.). Property, vehicle, special events and other risk insurance programs. The position will evaluate coverage needs, develop System procedures and guidelines, safety programs, work with broker and consultant services in securing needed coverage, and assist campuses with special events and other one-time coverage requests. The position will develop, and coordinate campus reporting on risk management activities and maintain appropriate records of campus safety and security issues as required for assessment of processes and practices. Property management and risk insurance for the UAS Cammack Campus. Responsibilities include oversight of all buildings and grounds maintenance, housekeeping, management of renovation, repairs, and construction activities, vehicle maintenance, and for buildings and grounds security systems. Qualifications: The position requires a baccalaureate degree in human resources management, insurance administration, or in a related field. Work experience of not less than five years in administration of HR services, employee benefits programs, or in risk insurance administration is required. Administrative work experience must demonstrate independent decision making and problem solving with awareness of policy and compliance issues, skill in written and verbal communication of complex topics, concurrent management of multiple diverse issues, and coordination of multiple participants in project assignments. Work experience in higher education and SHRM certification are preferred. Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume Optional Documents: Additional Information: Recruitment Contact Information: Steve Wood spwood@uasys.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Sitting, Talking Frequent Physical Activity:Walking Occasional Physical Activity:Standing Benefits Eligible:Yes