Director/Benefits & Wellness
Position Number: S-3175
Type of Recruitment: External
Position Summary:
Central Michigan University prioritizes the health and well-being of faculty and staff. The Director of Benefits and Wellness is a member of the Human Resources Leadership Team, responsible for developing, negotiating, and directing all university employee benefit programs, including health, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement, wellness, employee assistance program, tuition benefits, and related programs. The Director plans, leads, directs, and coordinates benefits policies, activities, and team, and provides the Associate Vice President with strategic planning recommendations to ensure effective, efficient, and legally compliant administration of university employee benefits. Reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in human resource management, business administration or a related field.
Six years’ progressively responsible administrative experience, with at least three years’ experience in benefit administration.
Knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements related to benefits administration.
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Leadership and team management experience, fostering a collaborative and positive customer-service environment.
Strong organizational skills, ability to take initiative, work independently, and lead projects from start to finish.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated collaborative approach and ability to establish credibility and trust with stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets, current office software such as Microsoft Office, and software applications.
Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job with or without accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in a professional HR program such as CEBS, CBP, or PHR/SPHR.
Experience working in a higher education environment.
Demonstrated ability to work in a unionized and/or shared governance environment.
Experience working with HR information systems.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.
Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary
Staff Pay Level:
Pay Range: $95,000 - $115,000
Division: Finance and Administrative Services
Department: HR-Benefits & Wellness
Position Status: Regular
Position End Date:
Employment Status: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Position Type: 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; evenings & weekends as required.
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. Please review the %3ca%20href=">Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
Position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials before Sunday, November 12, 2023.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4742092
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: [email protected]
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