Job Description
Are you looking for a meaningful career in government finance? The Detroit City Pension Board is currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Part-Time Pension Plan Administrator to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the financial security and retirement benefits of our valued city employees. We offer a flexible work environment and the opportunity to work within a prestigious public institution.
About the Role
As a Part-Time Pension Administrator, you will support the daily operations of our pension management system. You will assist in processing retirement applications, maintaining accurate member records, and providing exceptional service to current and retired employees. This position is ideal for a finance professional seeking a part-time schedule with significant impact.
Why Apply?
- Flexible part-time schedule to work around your lifestyle.
- Competitive hourly wage within the government sector.
- Opportunity to work with a stable and reputable government agency.
- Professional development in public sector benefits administration.
Responsibilities
- Review and process pension benefit applications and retirement requests with high accuracy.
- Calculate and verify pension payments, interest credits, and survivor benefits.
- Respond to member inquiries via phone and email regarding eligibility and plan details.
- Maintain and update confidential employee pension records in the internal database.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting for the Board of Trustees.
- Collaborate with the actuarial team to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Perform data entry and audit tasks to ensure data integrity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in pension administration, human resources, or public sector finance.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables and formulas).
- Familiarity with government retirement systems (e.g., CALSTRS, FRS) is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly.
- High level of attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience. The Detroit City Pension Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
- Review and process pension benefit applications and retirement requests with high accuracy.
- Calculate and verify pension payments, interest credits, and survivor benefits.
- Respond to member inquiries via phone and email regarding eligibility and plan details.
- Maintain and update confidential employee pension records in the internal database.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting for the Board of Trustees.
- Collaborate with the actuarial team to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Perform data entry and audit tasks to ensure data integrity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in pension administration, human resources, or public sector finance.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables and formulas).
- Familiarity with government retirement systems (e.g., CALSTRS, FRS) is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly.
- High level of attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.