Retirement Benefits Advisor

Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois is seeking a Benefits Counselor in Lisle to provide factual information on benefits and retirement options to members. The role involves teleconferences, in-house counseling, field conferences, and large group presentations.

The incumbent will explain eligibility, retirement options, and consequences of various retirement scenarios under the Illinois Pension Code, with knowledge of TRS forms, TRIP, and related plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in math, statistics, accounting, education, business or a related field or five years of progressive experience in lieu of a degree.
• Three years of progressive responsibility in a related business or education field.
• Preferred experience with pensions, benefits, and/or employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of statutory requirements, rules and procedures that determine retirement options and benefits.
• Use Excel and computerized procedures to process information requests and calculate benefit estimates.
• Conduct field conferences and teleconferences; prepare and present information to members.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Statistics interpretation

Deliver presentations

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in math, statistics, accounting, education, business or related field

Five years of progressive experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois is seeking a Benefits Counselor in Lisle to provide factual information on benefits and retirement options to members. The role involves teleconferences, in-house counseling, field conferences, and large group presentations.

The incumbent will explain eligibility, retirement options, and consequences of various retirement scenarios under the Illinois Pension Code, with knowledge of TRS forms, TRIP, and related plans.