Assistant Director-Benefits

The University of Maryland seeks a dynamic and transformational leader to join the University's Human Resources department. The Assistant Director of Benefits will oversee the planning and implementation of benefits programs and services for faculty, staff, and retirees.

Although the State of Maryland selects and administers health and other insurance benefits, we seek an innovative leader who will creatively communicate existing benefits and educate over 14,000 benefit-eligible faculty and staff on benefit options. In addition, the Assistant Director will lead the transformation of internal processes to ensure compassion and quality service to our employees. The Assistant Director leads and/or establishes campus-specific benefits programs, workshops, trainings, and initiatives.

The Assistant Director will provide hands-on leadership to a professional team of Benefits Service Counselors who provide one-on-one counseling to employees during their employment life cycle up to retirement. In this role, the Assistant Director interprets, monitors, and communicates federal and state guidelines and USM policies and procedures to ensure Benefits compliance. This position serves as a member of the University System of Maryland Benefits Committee and meets with other USM schools to discuss policy, program administration, and system-wide initiatives.

This role serves as the Campus leader for Retirement plans, Health Benefits, Tuition Remission, Family Care, and other health and wellness programs. The incumbent will develop relationships with key State of Maryland and USM leaders as well as departmental HR leaders.