Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Oversees the University's plan administration for health, welfare and retirement. Ensures compliance of plans with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus three years experience in health, welfare, and/or retirement administration or equivalency. Through knowledge of applicable Internal Revenue Services (IRS), Department of Labor (DOL), and Employee Retirement Income Security (ERISA) regulations required.

Paralegal certification and Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation preferred. Experience in health, welfare and/or retirement administration and plan design or preparation and review of Third Party Administrator (TPA) contracts or Plan Documents preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of actuarial concepts and practices preferred. Additional years of experience may also be preferred.

This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Ensures compliance and timely filing of all government forms.
2. Organizes and conducts comprehensive compliance audits to ensure compliance with IRS and DOL statues.
3. Works closely with claims administrators, consultants and legal advisors to develop and finalize administrative contracts and Plan Documents.
4. Negotiates with vendors regarding plan design, researches and recommends to management plan designs that address the benefits needs of university staff and faculty.
5. Designs communication packages including Summary Plan Descriptions and summaries of annual reports and material modifications.
6. Coordinates annual health, welfare and retirement plan actuarial valuations and audit requests.
7. Participates in training department staff in health, welfare and retirement programs.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.