Member Services Education Specialist ADMINISTRATOR I

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parking

Hybrid Telework eligible

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Maryland State Employees Supplemental Retirement Plans, Baltimore, MD, is seeking an Education Specialist to develop and deliver benefit communications to State employees and retirees. You will organize seminars, webinars, newsletters, and other materials and coordinate education across a network of agency coordinators.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a financial field, three years of administrative experience in employee benefit programs with pension components, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Education-based outreach and formal presentations.
• Ability to create and present benefit communications across formats.
• Experience organizing training sessions and seminars.

Responsibilities

• Create, organize, and present benefit communications across seminars, webinars, newsletters, and other educational materials.
• Coordinate dissemination of information statewide through coordinators to promote plan access.
• Provide education, information, and counseling to state employees about retirement plans and other benefits.
• Assist in research, reports, studies, and education materials for MSRP senior management or the Board.

Skills

Public speaking

Seminars & webinars

Educational materials development

Education

Bachelor's degree (economics, accounting, business or related field)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Employees Supplemental Retirement Plans

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. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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.