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ADMINISTRATIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS SPECIALIST, M4
- NYC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYS
Posted on
07/06/2026
- Full-time
Location
BROOKLYN
- Exam may be required
Department
Executive Management
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall strategy, direction, and continuous improvement of CAST.
- Provide oversight of retirement seminars, workshops, webinars, and on-demand educational programming.
- Oversee one-on-one retirement counseling services and ensure high-quality advisory support.
- Direct two Unit Managers responsible for Education Services and Retirement Counseling.
- Develop annual operational plans, KPIs, service standards, and performance metrics.
- Serve as NYCERS' primary relationship manager for participating employers, labor unions, HR leaders, payroll offices, and benefits administrators.
- Coordinate strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Social Security Administration and the NYC Office of Labor Relations.
- Coach managers, develop staff, oversee workforce planning, and succession planning for teams.
ADMINISTRATIVE RETIREMENT BENE - 82986
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 12 credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting, and/or actuarial science and four years of satisfactory full-time experience implementing the provisions of a retirement plan involving the use of mathematical, statistical, actuarial or accounting computations, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professionals implementing the provisions of a retirement plan involving the use of mathematical, statistical, actuarial or accounting computations; or
2. An associate degree or 60 credits from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 12 credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting and/or actuarial science and six years of satisfactory full-time experience as indicated in “1”; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have 60 credits from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 12 credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting and/or actuarial science and the 18 months of experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive capacity as described in “1” above.
Preferred Skills
- Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, or related field. - Knowledge of public pension administration and retirement planning. - Experience working with labor organizations and public sector employers. - Experience developing adult education programs and using CRM or learning management systems.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
784797
Posted until
07/21/2026
Title code
82986
Civil service title
ADMINISTRATIVE RETIREMENT BENE
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
ADMINISTRATIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS SPECIALIST, M4
- Experience level: Manager
Job level
M4
Number of positions
1
Work location
335 Adams Street, Brooklyn Ny
- Category: Administration & Human Resources
ADMINISTRATIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS SPECIALIST, M4
Salary : $94,050 - $135,000