Peralta Community College District
Benefits Specialist - District (Confidential)
Peralta Community College District, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Benefits Specialist - District (Confidential)
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District Office The Peralta Community College District is a two-year college system, dedicated to providing comprehensive educational and community services to the communities it serves, including the cities of Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and Piedmont California. The District enrolls over 25,000 students in a broad range of transfer and occupational curricula. The colleges in the District include College of Alameda, Laney College, Merritt College and Berkeley City College, which operate under the governance of a seven-member Board of Trustees and are administered by a Chancellor/Superintendent.
Position Information Job Title
Benefits Specialist - District (Confidential)
Time Base
40 hrs/week 12 months/year
Compensation
Salary Range: $7,028.28 - $8,946.25/Month, Hiring Range: $7,028.28 - $7,738.82/Month
Position Type
Classified
Department
Employee Relations (133)
City
Oakland
State
CA
Job Description Summary This is a confidential position. Confidential employees are not represented by Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Duties & Responsibilities Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
Responsible for administrative support services for the Benefits Office.
Assist in and administers the District’s employee benefits plans; provides new employees with information; processes new employee enrollments and enrollment changes and enters enrollment data.
Initiate, review and process requisitions for invoices, supplies, and equipment for the Office of Human Resources.
Analyze and audit monthly insurance claims; prepares invoices for claims payments and submits to accounts payable; mails checks to carriers.
Reconcile vendor to HRIS Insurance file on a monthly basis.
Support the administration of the District’s tax-sheltered annuity program; answers questions and resolves problems as needed.
Administer retiree enrollments in District health plans; notifies participants of Medicare eligibility; advises carriers of participant changes.
Assist in monitoring the department’s budgets.
Coordinate and support the department’s activity and appointment calendar.
Monitor the department’s budget.
Process all bills for the department and ensure accuracy of calculations, including all weekly selffunded claims, insurance premiums, and employee reimbursements.
Monthly payroll deductions – maintain and process all employee benefits deductions, enter manual adjustments/corrections.
New hire orientation – e.g. provide information to all eligible employees, review information entered in to the enrollment software by employees and, subsequently, enter information into PeopleSoft.
Oversee and coordinate open enrollment processes, which includes five major events – full-time employees, regular temporary employees, one each in spring and fall for part-time faculty who are required to re-enroll based on their FTE status, flex-spending, and Medicare. Each event requires communication to employees, coordination of open enrollment fairs with vendors and the various work-sites, updating of various forms, verification of enrollment or re-enrollment, and manual entry of data into the system.
Respond to questions from employees; provide assistance in resolving claims issues when an employee is unable to get resolution from provider.
Monitor and provide assistance and information regarding retiree medical.
Review various reports to ensure accuracy of information, e.g. employee enrollment data, employee and employer contribution data and retirement data.
Prepare a variety of reports as requested by management.
Serve as resource to managers, faculty and classified staff, unions and the general public by relaying messages, answering questions, clarifying information, responding to requests, resolving problems, explaining District policies and procedures or referring callers to the appropriate person.
Screen incoming calls, providing information as appropriate, or taking accurate and complete messages.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications 1. Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources/benefits; or an equivalent combination of training, education and qualifying experience, which demonstrates the skills and ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
2. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.
Desirable Qualifications Occasional work performed alone. Constant work around and with people.
Other Requirements Physical Requirements
Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs.
Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
Occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs.
Occasional twisting of body.
Occasional use of manual dexterity.
Occasional use of tactile acuity.
Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color.
Frequent work at a rapid pace.
Frequent reaching, high, low, and level.
Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech.
Frequent visual acuity for reading.
Constant sitting.
Constant use of clear oral communication.
Tools & Equipment Used Standard Office Equipment
Application Deadline Date February 8, 2026
Open Date 01/08/2026
First Review Date 02/09/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.
Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.
Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.
Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.
Conditions of Employment Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items.
Required for All Employees Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.
All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.
EEO Statement The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Reasonable Accommodations In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.
Benefits Information Benefits Information
Fringe Benefits The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution toward your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:
Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage*
Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.
Long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 26.81% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act) went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/p…(truncated for brevity).
Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)
Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)
Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans
Credit union membership
Prepaid legal plan participation
Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children
* Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change.
Mission Statement The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.
Required Documents
List of References
Resume
Transcripts
Optional Documents
Other Document
Cover Letter
Training/Certification Document
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you find out about the position?
Asian Week
California Community College Chancellor's Office website
Career Builder
Chronicle of Higher Education website
Chronicle of Higher Education newspaper
Community College Jobs Website
Community College Times
Craigslist
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
El Mundo
Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
Indeed.com
Job Fair, Conference or Workshop
Local Newspaper (Oakland Tribune, SF Chronicle, ect)
Oakland Post
Peralta Jobs Website
Walk-In (PCCD Office of Human Resources)
Women in Higher Education
Word of Mouth
24-Hour Job Line
Other
If you chose "Other" as your answer for the above question, please provide details (Open Ended Question)
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Apply for this Job
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District Office The Peralta Community College District is a two-year college system, dedicated to providing comprehensive educational and community services to the communities it serves, including the cities of Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and Piedmont California. The District enrolls over 25,000 students in a broad range of transfer and occupational curricula. The colleges in the District include College of Alameda, Laney College, Merritt College and Berkeley City College, which operate under the governance of a seven-member Board of Trustees and are administered by a Chancellor/Superintendent.
Position Information Job Title
Benefits Specialist - District (Confidential)
Time Base
40 hrs/week 12 months/year
Compensation
Salary Range: $7,028.28 - $8,946.25/Month, Hiring Range: $7,028.28 - $7,738.82/Month
Position Type
Classified
Department
Employee Relations (133)
City
Oakland
State
CA
Job Description Summary This is a confidential position. Confidential employees are not represented by Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Duties & Responsibilities Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
Responsible for administrative support services for the Benefits Office.
Assist in and administers the District’s employee benefits plans; provides new employees with information; processes new employee enrollments and enrollment changes and enters enrollment data.
Initiate, review and process requisitions for invoices, supplies, and equipment for the Office of Human Resources.
Analyze and audit monthly insurance claims; prepares invoices for claims payments and submits to accounts payable; mails checks to carriers.
Reconcile vendor to HRIS Insurance file on a monthly basis.
Support the administration of the District’s tax-sheltered annuity program; answers questions and resolves problems as needed.
Administer retiree enrollments in District health plans; notifies participants of Medicare eligibility; advises carriers of participant changes.
Assist in monitoring the department’s budgets.
Coordinate and support the department’s activity and appointment calendar.
Monitor the department’s budget.
Process all bills for the department and ensure accuracy of calculations, including all weekly selffunded claims, insurance premiums, and employee reimbursements.
Monthly payroll deductions – maintain and process all employee benefits deductions, enter manual adjustments/corrections.
New hire orientation – e.g. provide information to all eligible employees, review information entered in to the enrollment software by employees and, subsequently, enter information into PeopleSoft.
Oversee and coordinate open enrollment processes, which includes five major events – full-time employees, regular temporary employees, one each in spring and fall for part-time faculty who are required to re-enroll based on their FTE status, flex-spending, and Medicare. Each event requires communication to employees, coordination of open enrollment fairs with vendors and the various work-sites, updating of various forms, verification of enrollment or re-enrollment, and manual entry of data into the system.
Respond to questions from employees; provide assistance in resolving claims issues when an employee is unable to get resolution from provider.
Monitor and provide assistance and information regarding retiree medical.
Review various reports to ensure accuracy of information, e.g. employee enrollment data, employee and employer contribution data and retirement data.
Prepare a variety of reports as requested by management.
Serve as resource to managers, faculty and classified staff, unions and the general public by relaying messages, answering questions, clarifying information, responding to requests, resolving problems, explaining District policies and procedures or referring callers to the appropriate person.
Screen incoming calls, providing information as appropriate, or taking accurate and complete messages.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications 1. Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources/benefits; or an equivalent combination of training, education and qualifying experience, which demonstrates the skills and ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
2. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.
Desirable Qualifications Occasional work performed alone. Constant work around and with people.
Other Requirements Physical Requirements
Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs.
Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
Occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs.
Occasional twisting of body.
Occasional use of manual dexterity.
Occasional use of tactile acuity.
Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color.
Frequent work at a rapid pace.
Frequent reaching, high, low, and level.
Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech.
Frequent visual acuity for reading.
Constant sitting.
Constant use of clear oral communication.
Tools & Equipment Used Standard Office Equipment
Application Deadline Date February 8, 2026
Open Date 01/08/2026
First Review Date 02/09/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.
Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.
Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.
Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.
Conditions of Employment Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items.
Required for All Employees Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.
All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.
EEO Statement The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Reasonable Accommodations In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.
Benefits Information Benefits Information
Fringe Benefits The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution toward your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:
Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage*
Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.
Long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 26.81% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act) went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/p…(truncated for brevity).
Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)
Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)
Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans
Credit union membership
Prepaid legal plan participation
Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children
* Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change.
Mission Statement The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.
Required Documents
List of References
Resume
Transcripts
Optional Documents
Other Document
Cover Letter
Training/Certification Document
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you find out about the position?
Asian Week
California Community College Chancellor's Office website
Career Builder
Chronicle of Higher Education website
Chronicle of Higher Education newspaper
Community College Jobs Website
Community College Times
Craigslist
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
El Mundo
Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
Indeed.com
Job Fair, Conference or Workshop
Local Newspaper (Oakland Tribune, SF Chronicle, ect)
Oakland Post
Peralta Jobs Website
Walk-In (PCCD Office of Human Resources)
Women in Higher Education
Word of Mouth
24-Hour Job Line
Other
If you chose "Other" as your answer for the above question, please provide details (Open Ended Question)
#J-18808-Ljbffr