Member Services Education Specialist (ADMINISTRATOR I)

State of Maryland; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parking

Hybrid telework

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

State of Maryland is seeking a Member Services Education Specialist to create and present benefit communications across seminars, webinars, newsletters, and other formats. You will coordinate statewide to promote access to the Supplemental Retirement Plans and related employee benefits.

The role involves education, information, and counseling for state employees, plus assisting in research and preparing reports for MSRP leadership and the MSRP Board of Trustees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, accounting, business or related financial field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Create, organize, and present benefit communications across seminars, webinars, newsletters, and other materials.
• Coordinate information distribution through a statewide network of coordinators to promote access to the plans.
• Provide education, information, and counseling to State employees about the Supplemental Retirement Plans and other benefits.
• Assist in research, preparing reports, and education materials for MSRP leadership and the MSRP Board of Trustees.

Skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Introduction

Previous Applicants Need Not Reapply

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Employees Supplemental Retirement Plans
William Donald Schaefer Tower
6 St. Paul Street, Suite 200
Baltimore MD� 21202 (Baltimore City)

POSITION DUTIES

The Member Services Education Specialist will create, organize, and present benefit communications across multiple formats, including seminars, webinars, newsletters, and other educational materials. Coordinate the distribution of information through a cooperative network of coordinators in agencies statewide to promote employee/retiree access to the plans. Provide education, information, and counseling to State employees statewide about the Supplemental Retirement Plans, other employee benefits and personal finance matters through educational seminars, webinars, and individual sessions. Assist in research; preparing reports, studies, education material and or survey work for presentation to MSRP senior/executive management or the MSRP Board of Trustees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferred in economics, accounting, business or other financial field, and a high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Three years of administrative experience in employee benefit programs with pension components including group-teaching and/or public speaking.
Note: Applicants may substitute administrative experience in employee benefit programs with pension components on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree. Or, applicants may substitute graduate education in a related field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience preparing and presenting formal presentations.
Basic knowledge and/or experience with defined contribution retirement plans.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification are assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties are required to possess a motor vehicle and an operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. Local/in-state travel is required for this role.

Employees who do not possess a financial or benefit professional certification must successfully complete a Certified Retirement Counselor (InFRE) or equivalent course within 2 years of appointment. Employees must maintain their certification as defined.

SELECTION PROCESS

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

• Paid parking
• (Hybrid) Telework eligible
• Standard State of MD mileage and expense reimbursement

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.