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State of Minnesota State Prog Admin Manager Sr - System Manager for Retirement Plans in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: System Manager for Retirement Plans
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior
Agency: Minnesota State
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/16/2024
Closing Date : 05/07/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / MNSCU Central Office-MGR
Division/Unit : MnSCU System Office / MNSCU OOC Classified A - E
Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time
Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $41.51 - $59.72 / hourly; $86,672 - $124,695 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
Location : St. Paul, MN
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Telework Eligible : Yes, available and negotiated at the time of hire.
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
This position serves as the systemwide manager of retirement plan management and administration for Minnesota State. Serves as a primary fiduciary for Minnesota State’s retirement plans: (1) a 401(a) defined contribution plan known as the Individual Retirement Account Plan (IRAP), a supplemental 401(a) DC plan known as the Supplemental Retirement Plan (SRP), and a 403(b)tax sheltered annuity plan (TSA). The three plans have combined total assets under management totaling more than $3.5 billion and over 21,000 participants. This position will ensure Minnesota State is compliant with all federal and state laws affecting the system’s plans, which includes serving as the system’s representative at the Minnesota Legislative Pension Commission to ensure the system’s interests and/or obligations are triumphantly achieved.
This position is a member of the HR leadership team and partners with the HR Division to execute HR strategy, policy, and procedures. This position is the human resources expert and exists to provide managerial level leadership and direction, consulting, advising, project management and the design and development of training services to system office and campus administrators, managers and supervisors, employee groups in a wide range of retirement plan administrative matters. This position will lead or serve on a myriad of HR management projects, committees and initiatives which may impact all Minnesota State institutions and/or other State agencies or lend expertise to a single institution or State agency on various HR/retirement issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible experience related to the position with at least two (2) years of management level experience.
Successful supervision and leadership experience.
Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures, including IRS regulations for 401(a) defined contribution plans known as the Individual Retirement Account Plan (IRAP), a supplemental 401(a) DC plan known as the Supplemental Retirement Plan (SRP), and a 403(b)tax sheltered annuity plan (TSA), or equivalent retirement plans.
Experience interpreting and applying human resource-retirement related statutes, rules, regulations, administrative procedures and labor agreements to provide effective consultation to supervisors, managers and executive-level leaders.
Effectively communicate orally in individual and group settings to explain, clarify, present, and negotiate human resource-retirement subject matter or proposals.
Ability to manage large, systemwide projects from inception through execution and evaluation, determining project scope and deliverables, creating clear action steps, building project requirements and budgets, managing project constraints, costs and deadlines, and communicating progress and end results.
Experience designing, developing, and delivering training that engages learners and achieves learning objectives.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or graduate level degree in a related field to this position.
Professional level work experience in or supporting a higher education environment.
Certified Retirement Plan Professional (CRPP) certification and/or a certification offered by American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA).
Experience working with executive level management on a routine basis.
Experience working with local and/or state level legislative bodies.
Experience directing or implementing change initiatives or efforts for continuous improvement.
Ability to organize ideas; conceptualize problems; collect, analyze, categorize, and interpret relevant and irrelevant data using a variety of techniques and methodologies for resolving complex human resource issues and providing written documentation using all aspects of the Microsoft Suite.
Additional Requirements
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.