This position is being posted on behalf of the Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium (GMHEC). Middlebury College is not the hiring entity but works closely with the consortium and is only facilitating the sharing of this position. Candidates can apply through this website or directly at GMHEC. Any inquiries can be directed to Martha Fidalgo at [email protected]
The Benefits Specialist at GMHEC is responsible for the management and administration of twelve retirement plans for our member institutions. This includes compliance, plan documentation, vendor management, eligibility, employee education and customer service, business process development, and communication. As a part of the GMHEC Benefits Team this position is responsible for providing a high level of customer service to our member institutions.
This is a hybrid role with the ability to work from home and the office in Shelburne, VT.
The Benefits Specialist, Retirement Programs responsibilities include:
Plan Management & Administration
Compliance
Employee Support
Requirements
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Education and Experience:
The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.
The Consortium does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, veteran or military service status, HIV -positive status, qualified disability, or on the basis of any other status protected by law and does not discriminate in the administration of its employment practices or other Consortium-administered programs. The Consortium will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants for employment or employees. Please contact the Executive Director at 802.443.2304 if auxiliary aids or services are needed to apply for employment at the Consortium.
The Consortium is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. Recognizing that diversity is both a reflection of our world and a source of rich education, the Consortium strives to be diverse and inclusive in ways that reflect the world in which we live and work. All members of the Consortium community are valued as individuals.
The Consortium seeks candidates who, through their work and life experiences and service to the community can contribute to the diversity, inclusivity and customer service excellence of the Consortium. Please include information about how you would contribute to these efforts and help to further this goal in your cover letter.
Benefits
The Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium, located in northern Vermont, was founded by Champlain College, Middlebury College and Saint Michael's College in 2013. The Consortium aims to help its members to lower costs, increase the quality of services and add strategic value to our members.
The Consortium and its members strive to leverage shared technology, create the best processes and service our organizations. With the creation of a Shared Services organization, we are committed to building an infrastructure that supports each College's strategic plan and allows for the addition of new members.
We provide a meaningful benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement with a generous match, paid time off and a well-being program. This position provides a unique learning and career growth opportunity in an innovative environment.