"Benefits Assistant"

As a point of contact for the Benefits unit, this position answers questions from employees on the benefits available including health insurance and other benefit offerings. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide excellent customer assistance to staff, faculty, and unit representatives on employee benefit matters as well as answering the phone, greeting customers and other duties like long term disability claims.

Assist university employees with basic, Supplemental Retirement, and 457(b) plans. Duties include: overseeing enrollment, authorizing withdrawals and roll-overs for separating employees, maintaining records, monitoring SRA and 457(b) accounts to ensure compliance with IRS guidelines, and counseling separating employee on retirement payment options. Other duties as assigned.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska's preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

High school diploma plus four years relevant experience required; equivalency considered. Computer proficiency necessary. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

SAP experience helpful. Previous benefits administration experience preferred. Prefer reception area experience working with busy phones and walk-in customers.

Posted Salary:

$19.231/hr minimum