SENIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BENEFITS PROGRAMS AND STRATEGY - UC SYSTEMWIDE HUMAN RESOURCES -HYBRID/REMOTE IN CALIFORNIA

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POSITION SUMMARY

The University of California (UC) is the world's leading public research university system.With ten campuses, six health systems (including five academic medical centers), three national labs, and a network of agricultural and natural research centers, the UC system includes 295,000 students and 227,000 faculty and staff, with two million alumni living all around the world. The only world-class public research university for, by, and of California, UC is committed to fostering innovation, championing sustainability, being a model for educational opportunity, and providing needed public services and spaces to California.

The Office of the President is the system-wide headquarters of the University, managing its fiscal and business operations, and furthering its public interest, academic, and research missions. It supports campuses and students through system-wide funding and programs; manages the University's multi-billion-dollar operations and investments; oversees medical centers and national labs; provides centralized labor relations and legal services; and promotes the well-being of its diverse and large workforce through benefits and retirement programs.

Systemwide Benefits Programs & Strategy manages and creates health benefits strategy and programs that have impact on the wellbeing of and productivity of some 275,000 people - UC's employees, retirees, and their families. With the opportunities inherent at UC in a post-pandemic world of shifting demographics, there has rarely been a more exciting time for benefits programs change, or an environment that is more ready for change.

The Senior Executive Director, Benefits Programs & Strategy (SED BPS) in conjunction with and reporting to the Associate Vice President of Total Rewards, will oversee Systemwide Benefits Programs & Strategy for all ten campuses, five medical centers, Office of the President, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, and other affiliates, and will be responsible for the success of a $2 billion portfolio from financial, member, and UC provider perspectives.Leading a team of managerial reports, the SED will direct health plan strategy and operations, establish strategic plans, ensure the achievement of short- and long-term objectives, set policy, make financial and operational decisions, and ensure overall plan viability and stability.

With a degree in Business Administration, Public Health Administration, Human Resources, Educational Administration, or an allied field, and ideally advanced education or certification in HR or a related discipline, the SED will have benefits administration management experience, including self-funded plan administration. Motivated to work in a complex higher education and academic medical center environment, the SED will have the ability to collaboratively lead and integrate a high-performing team, and will have highly sophisticated knowledge of benefits design and theory; of legal, insurance, employer/provider, and other health plan concepts; of employee group and self-insurance risk management; of vendor relations; and of financial analysis, underwriting/actuarial principles, benchmarking, and strategic and clinical aspects of program design. The SED will use exemplary relationship-building and communication skills to develop and provide direction and expertise to departments, projects, and work assignments. Creative and service-oriented, with a demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the SED will be comfortable with complexity, assiduous in assessment, and always alive to financial probity, risk, and the evolution of best practices. The opportunity is clear: to lead transformational change that will make an impact on hundreds of thousands of people.

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Review of candidate materials will begin immediately (in June 2023) and the ability to apply or nominate will continue until the position has been filled. The complete position profile and application information can be found at: The compensation range is $300K-$330K. The University of California has retained Caldwell Partners, a national executive search firm, to assist with this search. Please email confidential inquiries, nominations, or referrals to: .

This position can be hybrid or eligible for the remote work arrangement within the state of California. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.

The position requires annual filing of State of Economic Interests .

Successful completion of a background check () is required for this critical position.

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Job Title

Health Plan Administration Manager 4Job Code004835Salary GradeGrade 31Payscale:$300,000 - $330,000Full Salary Range:$202,200 - $420,000

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is(July 17, 2023).The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position.

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014.

August 2021 Update: The University of California has issued a policy requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 before physically accessing the University location or programs. Upon hire into a UCOP position, you will be provided detailed instructions on how to comply with this policy including access to the COVID vaccination at no cost. New hires to UCOP who work onsite or will come onsite for any activities at a UCOP or other UC location must comply with this policy within 8 weeks after their start date. The policy allows for employees to request approval for an exception or deferral.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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