DISTRICT ANALYST_RISK BENEFITS MANAGE(1911200)
MIAMI, FL, US, 52008437
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.
Job Posting Details
The application deadline is Friday, March 21, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. (EST). This is an MEP pay grade 17 position. Candidates need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation. All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.
Required Documents:
- Current Resume
- Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application. References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.
Administrative Questionnaire: Candidates must complete the Administrative Questionnaire in order to be considered for an interview. The Administrative Questionnaire is embedded in SuccessFactors and the three questions are as follows:
- Why are you applying for this position at this specific time?
- What specific skills, knowledge, and experiences do you have that will meet the needs of this particular position and worksite?
- If you are hired for this position, what will you do in the first 90 days that will have an impact on the department or school site and why?
Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.
Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position. You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile.
Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.
Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position. Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.
Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.
Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:
- Experience
- Job Knowledge
- Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
- Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
- Ability to Communicate in Written Form
Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview. Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.
Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):
Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.
https://www.hrdadeschools.net/personnelservices/
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net.
Salary Min: $59,076.00
Salary Max: $96,765.00
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
Provide support to Benefits Director, administrators, employees and labor union representatives with all the operation of employees’ benefits programs, including the development of benefits education programs and wellness literacy.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
1. Updates and maintains Benefits web site and procedures manual
2. Assists with the coordination of open enrollment, events and meetings for employees, retirees and part time employees.
3. Maintains appropriate databases for retiree incentives, subpoenas, court orders and COBRA participants.
4. Assists in the interpretation of Benefit programs, policies and district goals, objectives and/or philosophy to staff and injured employees.
5. Provides information by answering questions and requests.
6. Provide written benefits confirmation to employees applying for Medicare/Medicaid.
7. Maintains the daily operation and progress of projects of the department.
8. Collaborates and works cooperatively with offices, departments, and staff to ensure adherence to the district's standards and best practices.
9. Screens and prepares correspondence and administrative support processes.
10. Communicate with all M-DCPS departments, employees, administrators, attorneys and or/adjusters who may have questions
11. Troubleshoots and reviews correspondence for employee benefits administrator.
12. Performs other duties related to Risk and Benefits Management as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
13. Assists with open enrollment activities: assembles and mails benefits packages to employees; responds to inquiries regarding insurance coverage, effective dates, and costs; and assists employees with completion of their enrollment.
14. Utilize both M-DCPS programs and third party administrator programs to research and respond to employee and carrier inquiries pertaining to employee status and/or eligibility for benefits.
15. Assist and perform benefit related presentations as requested by the immediate supervisor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This work requires the following physical activities: mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Bachelor’s degree in Education, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or five (5) years of experience in related field.
2. Knowledge of computer software and technology pertinent to area of specification.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!