Benefits Manager

Benefits Manager

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

The Benefits Manager is responsible for the strategic development and management of comprehensive benefits programs for the university. The Manager will be responsible for providing competitive benefits program and support for 2,900 faculty, staff and retirees. The Manager will participate in the development of the Annual Open Enrollment, Digital Transformation of the Total Rewards Department, Retirement Portal and effective management and communication of Health & Welfare, Life and Disability, Retirement and Educational benefit programs.

The Benefits Manager, in collaboration with the Director of Employee Benefits and Retirement, provides overall leadership and administration for benefits planning and administration for university faculty, staff and retirees. They recommend policy, oversee the benefits operations, and directly manage benefits and retirement administration. The Manager plans, negotiates and administers all University benefits programs and initiatives; develops long range and current planning proposals for budget; serves as contract liaison between benefits carriers, mutual fund companies, and consulting firms and university offices of procurement and finance; prepares and presents critical research and trend data and analyses on benefits and retirement programs; reviews and evaluates new and existing laws and regulations for retirement compliance; and designs and implements ongoing initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the retirement programs and costs at American University.

Essential Functions :

1.) Health and Welfare

• Manage the day-to-day operational activities of AU's health and welfare programs to ensure compliance with AU policies and applicable laws.

2.) Education

3.) Retirement

4.) Programs and Engagement

5.) Leaves

6.) Compliance

7.) Supervision

8.) Other Duties as Assigned

Supervisory Responsibility : This position will supervise two Benefits Analyst positions.

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Benefits :

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.

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