Job Location : New York,NY, USA
The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member's ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC's motto speaks to this common sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.
The Borough of Manhattan Community College seeks an HR Benefits Coordinator to assist with the employee benefit administration. The HR Benefits Coordinator conducts thorough research and analysis on processing activities for both full-time and part-time staff. This includes areas such as health and welfare fund benefits, retirement system plans, wellness programs, workers' compensation claims, COBRA notifications, and leave administration. As part of the team, they will analyze eligibility for various provisions based upon title series, written policies, existing collective bargaining agreements, and established procedures and/or precedents. The ideal candidate will be a capable HR representative for employees, colleagues, and internal and external stakeholders to triage actions successfully from beginning to end, ensuring accurate and timely coordination, follow-up and completion. The position reports to the HR Benefits Manager, or their designee.
In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, other key responsibilities include, but will not be limited to the following:
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree required.
Preferred:
Administers employee benefits programs for faculty and staff, assists in overall benefit administration, and provides employees with information regarding benefits. - Counsels and assists staff on employee benefits matters - Conducts workshops as part of new employee orientation on benefits matters - Administers selected benefits, such as COBRA coverage - Serves as a liaison to insurance carriers, retirement systems, welfare funds, and University Benefits office - Coordinates benefits processing in Payroll systems and other University systems - Prepares reports for College administration - Assists in updating materials and web pages for employee use - Maintains accurate, confidential employee records - Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: HR Benefits Coordinator
CUNY Title: Assistant to HEO
FLSA: Non-exempt
Compensation and Benefits: Salary range is $50,776 - $54,934, commensurate with qualifications, education and experience. CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
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Closing Date: September 2, 2025
Job Search Category: CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
Equal Employment Opportunity: CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 30663 Location Borough of Manhattan CC