Unemployment Insurance Administrator

University of the District of Columbia; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic leader for the Unemployment Insurance Division. This role involves overseeing a dedicated team, managing operational functions, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The Administrator will play a key role in shaping policies and procedures while interpreting laws to guide staff effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of unemployment insurance programs, making a significant impact on the community. If you are passionate about leadership and public service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in program administration and policy development.
• 3 years experience interpreting unemployment insurance laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational functions and manage a team of 25+ staff.
• Develop and implement division policies and procedures.

Skills

Program Administration

Policy Development

Budget Administration

Operations Management

Interpretation of Laws

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Division of Unemployment Insurance seeks a dynamic leader with a proven record of managing organizations responsible for accounting, internal controls and operations. The position reports to the Division Director and is responsible for providing vision and leadership to a management team of 6-8, and staff of 25+. The Administrator will oversee all operational functions – status and charging, collections, field audit, and accounts management, as well as individuals responsible for accounting and internal controls related to the State’s Unemployment Insurance trust fund. This team generates the Division’s annual financial reports which are incorporated into the State’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

1. Establishes objectives and priorities for unemployment insurance program in accordance with state and federal laws, operational needs and organizational goals and objectives; develop monitoring mechanisms.
2. Plans, directs, controls and evaluates the work of staff and provide administrative guidance.
3. Reviews existing and proposed division programs and participate in the revision of same to insure compliance with federal and/or state regulations.
4. Analyzes new or revised federal unemployment insurance laws to determine impact on existing state laws and current programs, procedures and policies; assists Division Director in drafting state legislative proposals and develops new or modify existing policies and procedures to implement changes resulting from legislative requirements.
5. Assists Division Director in planning, developing, coordinating and implementing division policies and procedures by providing input on the feasibility of implementation and impact on current program operations; recommends alternative methods or modifications to improve the efficiency of operations and effectiveness of programs.
6. Participates in the preparation of division's program and budget plan by reviewing and analyzing funding allocations for personnel, equipment and contractual services to insure compliance with federal guidelines and state regulations; monitors expenditures through review of internal reports to insure efficient and appropriate use of funds.
7. Interprets federal and state unemployment insurance laws for staff and other agency personnel.
8. Prepares statistical and narrative reports of section activities.
9. Makes presentations before employer groups, unions and state legislature regarding unemployment insurance programs.
10. May coordinate division's data processing activities with department's data processing unit: reviews and evaluates data processing requests received from various sections to determine feasibility of implementation based on federal and/or state requirements, cost effectiveness, and improvement to division's operations and delivery of services.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Unemployment Insurance Administrator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
2. Six months experience in developing policies and procedures.
3. Three years experience in interpreting unemployment insurance laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
4. Six months experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.
5. Knowledge of budget administration which includes managing, developing, analyzing and implementing budgets; developing strategic plans and establishing internal control.