Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Benefits Assistant/Consultant
Classification Title Personnel Assistant
Department Human Resources
Posting Number P240213
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/50850
Employer State
Position Type
Professional Appointment Term Administrative
Salary Grade MP6

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
As a part of our team, you will develop a strong understanding of employee benefits and be responsible for facilitating employee orientations and meetings as required.

In this highly visible service centered role, you will:

• Provide guidance and expertise in benefit enrollment rules and regulations, worker's compensation, and FMLA benefits
• Respond to employee time and attendance needs
• Facilitate benefits orientations both in a group setting and one on one
• Serve as a liaison for supplemental retirement programs

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
You must meet one of the following:

• A Bachelor's degree obtained by the time of employment is required.
• A combination of education, experience or relevant military training may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Type Full-Time
Campus South Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name Amy Myszka
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Director of Benefits and Work Life • Human Resources
Contact's Email amyszka@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-5357

Posting Dates

Posted 06/18/2024
Deadline for Internal Applicants 07/17/2024
Deadline for External Applicants 07/17/2024
Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
   • AcademicKeys.com
   • CareerExposure.com
   • CareerWomen.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversitySearch.com
   • GoogleJobs.com
   • HERCjobs.org
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • IMDiversity.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • MBACareers.com
   • Conference
   • Personal Referral
   • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
   • Other
2. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
   • Faculty
   • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
   • Research Foundation Employee
   • State Classified
   • State Professional
   • UB Foundation
   • TA/GA
   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation
3. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * What will be the highest level of education attained by the time of employment?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PhD/Doctoral Degree
   • MD
   • JD

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents