Benefits Analyst (Wellness)

The University of Texas System; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas System Administration seeks a Wellness Program Administrator to support the administration of wellness programs for employees, spouses, dependents, and retirees across UT System institutions. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills to support plan operations and strategic design.

You will help develop program content, liaise with vendors and plan members, and assist in RFP development as needed, ensuring alignment with institutional strategies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• Three years of experience with organization-level wellness plan creation or implementation.
• Experience with wellness activities, education, and promotion.

Responsibilities

• Develop system-wide wellness services and measure performance against goals.
• Create and implement communication strategies to raise plan awareness.
• Support institution wellness programs and ensure alignment with policies.
• Assist in RFP development and vendor collaboration as needed.
• Participate in system-wide wellness activities and events.
• Prepare and facilitate the UT Living Well Committee activities and communications.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Verbal and written comms

Multi-project management

Presentation skills

Discretion with health data

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion/Public Health/HR/Data Analytics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Required Application Materials

A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience

Hours per Week

40 hours weekly

Hiring Department

Employee Benefits

About Us

For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans — and people all over the world — through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, four health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 160,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers. The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System’s thirteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences.

Purpose of Position

Support the administration of wellness programs for employees, spouses, dependents, and retirees across UT System institutions covered under the group health plans. Programs include wellness platform, condition management, and health and well-being support. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills to support plan operations, contribute to strategic plan design, and assist UT institution wellness programs in alignment with institutional strategies. Responsibilities include developing content that supports work/life integration and healthy lifestyles, acting as a liaison between UT System, its institutions, vendors, and plan members, and assisting in the development and review of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as needed.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement system-wide services to accomplish program goals and collaborate with institutions to assist in reaching common goals. Measure performance system-wide against stated goals.


• Develop and implement communication strategies to increase health plan awareness among member populations, including the development of engaging education materials, review and recommend prepared publications, and manage wellness website.


• Provide support for institution wellness programs and ensure program alignment.


• Support the development and evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), incorporating plan analysis and pertinent legislation, industry benchmarks, and participant input.


• Participate in system-wide wellness activities, including health and wellness fairs as requested.


• Assist with the preparation and facilitation of the System-wide UT Living Well Committee, including acting as a liaison between institutions and contracted vendors.


• Create program measurement tools, evaluate the effectiveness of wellness programs, evaluate results, review plan trends associated with wellness, evaluate marketplace and continuously assess success of program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Prior experience implementing employee well-being programs, with strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA).


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience handling sensitive topics and interpreting administrative policies.


• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders.


• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to motivate teams and communicate sensitive data to stakeholders.


• Experience handling sensitive personal health information with discretion and confidentiality.


• Excellent MS Office Suite Skills required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Human Resources, Data Analytics, or a related field.


• Three years of experience with organization-level wellness plan creation or implementation, including wellness activities, education, and promotion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Health and well-being-related certification(s) desirable.


• Experience with organization-level wellness plan creation or implementation, including wellness activities, education, and promotion.

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions


• Requires occasional evening or weekend hours

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to a minimum of 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Participation in TRS is mandatory. A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed.

EO/AA Statement

The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws. For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at [e-mail] .