The Benefits Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the University Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit Plans. Benefit programs are offered to active faculty and staff, union employees, retirees, and students. The Analyst is responsible for the ongoing relationships with vendors such as TIAA and Buck Consultants. The Analyst is responsible for ensuring the stated benefits within the plan are fulfilled, maintaining and reconciling eligibility and enrollment, monthly premiums/administrative fees, deposits, and any refunds.

The Benefits Analyst acts as the subject matter expert for the benefits for which they are responsible.  The Benefits Analyst must be familiar and maintain compliance with current IRS regulations and retirement laws as they apply to the University’s plans. Questions or issues that cannot be answered by a Benefits Representative would be referred to the Benefits Analyst for review and resolution.