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Benefits Specialist
Virginia’s Community CollegesUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jul 2026
💰 $70,000/yr($60,000/yr – $70,000/yr)
About the role
Posting Summary
Working Title
Benefits Specialist
Role Title
Human Resource Analyst I
Role Code
19091-FP
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
04
Position Number
28000791
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Division
NV280-VP Administration
Work Location
Fairfax (City) - 600
Hiring Range
$60,000 - $70,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
5-Paraprofessionals
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
General Description:
The Benefits and ADA Support Specialist provides high-quality customer service and professional support to employees, applicants, retirees, and other stakeholders regarding employee benefits and disability accommodations. The incumbent assists in the administration of the College’s benefits programs by responding to inquiries, processing benefit transactions, maintaining records, and helping resolve benefits-related issues.
In collaboration with the ADA Coordinator, this position serves as an initial point of contact for employees seeking workplace accommodations, assists with the coordination and tracking of accommodation requests, maintains confidential records, and supports the implementation, communication, and monitoring of the College’s disability accommodation processes and training initiatives.
Duties and Tasks:
The Benefits and ADA Support Specialist provides high-quality customer service and professional support to employees, applicants, retirees, and other stakeholders regarding employee benefits and disability accommodations. The incumbent assists in the administration of the College’s benefits programs by responding to inquiries, processing benefit transactions, maintaining records, and helping resolve benefits-related issues.
In collaboration with the ADA Coordinator, this position serves as an initial point of contact for employees seeking workplace accommodations, assists with the coordination and tracking of accommodation requests, maintains confidential records, and supports the implementation, communication, and monitoring of the College’s disability accommodation processes and training initiatives.
Duties and Tasks:
- Support the Human Resources Benefits Unit in administering employee benefit programs for faculty and staff.
- Process benefit enrollment and election forms, including health, life, disability, flexible spending, and voluntary retirement plans (403(b) and 457).
- Respond to employee, retiree, vendor, and third-party inquiries regarding benefits.
- Maintain accurate benefits records and documentation.
- Assist in resolving benefits-related issues and provide guidance on available benefit programs.
- Serve as the initial point of contact for employee accommodation inquiries.
- Assist the ADA Coordinator with the intake, tracking, documentation, and processing of accommodation requests.
- Maintain confidential ADA records and case files.
- Support the coordination of communications, documentation, and follow-up related to the interactive process.
- Assist with the development and delivery of ADA resources and training materials.
Essential Functions:
- Answer questions from vendors, employees and staff providing information on all benefits offered by the college by phone, e-mail, and in person.
- Monitor SmarterTrack inquiries, responding to general inquiries and distributing more complex inquiries to appropriate senior benefits staff.
- Serve as primary contact for Optional Life administration and processes all related forms.
- Serve as primary contact for Legal Resources and processes all related forms.
- Perform Optional Life and FBMC billing reconciliations.
- Prepare HIPAA notices for new hires.
- Process 403b Salary Reduction Agreement Forms.
- Audit benefit processes for accuracy.
- Serve as the initial point of contact for ADA inquiries.
- Work in conjunction with the ADA Coordinator on processing ADA requests.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required QualificationsKSAs:
- Knowledge and ability to navigate the internet and use standard office computer systems
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to accurately interpret state policy
- Ability to build collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationships with people of varying backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize daily activities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in written and oral formats
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively with co-workers, colleagues across the College and general public
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft.
- Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations
- Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnant Workers Fairness A
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