Position Type:
Administration/Benefits Specialist
Date Posted:
2/23/2024
Location:
Administration Center
Closing Date:
until filled
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We are currently accepting applications for a Benefits Specialist in the district. If interested, please complete and submit an application.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum qualifications: two years of benefit experience, including enrollment and managing accounts (computer automated)
• Ability to comprehend and interpret Missouri Statutes, State Board Regulations, School Board Policies, State Retirement rules, and COBRA Compliance Regulations.
• High competency level with hands-on experience utilizing automated insurance programs.
• Proficient grammar, spelling, reconciliation, analytical and telephone skills. Strong accounting skills and proven experience relating to the ability to maintain accurate records, files and reports.
• Knowledge of the practice and types of benefits packages.
• Knowledge of the legal requirements concerning insurance coverage.
• Ability to fully utilize various benefits software.
• Ability to work well with learning community, parents, teachers, students, administrators and staff with courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism while dealing with difficult and emotional people.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity handling information and documents.
• Be of good character, neat in personal appearance, dependable, reliable, prompt, and flexible and have pleasing manners and personality.
• High level of proficiency utilizing computer software with an emphasis on word processing, data base, and spreadsheets.
• Requires more complex spreadsheet preparation and understanding and comprehension in the reconciliation process.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly, work independently, performing individual projects and routine matters with minimal direction or supervision.
• Must have the ability to think clearly in stressful situations, work well under pressure.

$51,435 - $86,328 annual salary
(dependent upon experience and qualifications)
If any questions please contact Karina at (816) 316- 7217

All persons recommended for employment must pass an extensive background check through the Division of Family Services, the Missouri Highway Patrol, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The Hickman Mills C-1 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, 5401 E 103rd St, Kansas City, MO 64137 816-316-7000. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.