Benefits and Wellness Program Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Benefits & Wellness Coordinator Department Benefits -Group Pay Type Non Exempt Appointment Type (A) Continuing Full-Time Hours Per Week 37.5 Number of weeks 52 weeks per year other - # of weeks 52 Benefits Eligible Full Benefits Geographical Regional Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement No Work Schedule

Job Description

General Scope of Duties

Serve as the first point of contact and implement the College’s employee benefit programs, policies, and procedures, ensuring that eligible employees are informed about and able to take full advantage of the benefits available to them. Utilize the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to manage benefit-related data and associated payroll deductions. Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, coordinates the campus wellness program by promoting healthy living through the development and delivery of wellness-related training and events for faculty, staff, and their dependents. As an integral member of the HR team, support the day-to-day operations of the office and provide high-quality customer service to campus employees and visitors. Hiring for this role will begin in January 2026.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate benefit programs to prospective employees, current employees and retirees.
• Assist employees/retirees with benefits problems and questions, adjudicate any disputes between employees/retirees and providers.
• Interact with benefit providers to resolve service delivery problems and enhance service.
• Maintain and distribute employee benefit enrollment and plan information to employees using current technologies including, but not limited to the College’s website and intranet (CamelWeb.)
• Coordinate, schedule and conduct benefit orientation sessions for newly eligible employees.
• Assist newly eligible employees them with benefit enrollment, respond to questions and resolve any issues.
• Process all employee benefit enrollments, benefit terminations, and changes with benefit providers.
• Enter employee payroll deductions and maintain all benefit related information in the College’s HRIS and related filing systems.
• Distribute and process Family Medical Leave (FML) requests including, but not limited to obtaining all necessary documentation, communicating leave status to employees and their supervisors, recording leaves in College’s FML tracking system, maintaining files, and prepare reports as needed.
• Coordinate and conduct employee/retiree education programs such as benefits fair, pre-retirement workshop, and retirement planning workshops.
• Promote healthy habits and prevention of illness by implementing a comprehensive wellness program, under the direction of the Manger of Employee Benefits, for faculty, staff and their dependents that includes training and educational programs and activities.
• Work closely with the Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development to plan and coordinate the annual staff service recognition ceremony including identifying honorees, distributing invitations, reserving event space, engaging catering and planning the menu, obtaining and gift-wrapping awards, coordinating honoree photograph, and preparing the list of honorees.
• Create and maintain a comfortable, confidential counseling environment for employees.
• Stay informed of new trends, developments, laws, and regulations related to the administration of benefits.
• Prepare benefit reports and process invoices from benefit providers for payment.
• Co-Coordinate or Back up “all campus events” and communicate events to employees, including, but not limited to the Staff Picnic, Holiday Lunch, New Employee Breakfast and employee award receptions
• Support the HR department’s day to day operation including coverage for phones, mail processing, taking care of walk in visitors and supervising student workers as needed.
  
  

Education and Skills

• Associates Degree required with 1 – 2 years relevant experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with all levels of the College Community and benefits providers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
• High integrity needed to handle confidential information
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Well-organized, able to work under pressure, plan and accomplish goals, and meet deadlines
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws, especially ERISA, FLM, and ACA
• Knowledge of enterprise HRIS software – experience with elucian/Banner
  
  

Physical Demands

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Driving Required No Salary Range $22-$24 Note

Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience, education, and the institution’s pay structure to ensure internal equity.

Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 12/09/2025 Applications accepted through Open Until Filled Yes

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?
• Yes
• No
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa)?
• Yes
• No