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Fairfax County Public Schools · 3 months ago

Deputy Executive Director, ERFC Operations

Fairview Park

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$131,815/mo - $200,525/mo

6+ years exp

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking a Deputy Executive Director for ERFC Operations. This role assists the executive director with member services and communications, oversees strategic initiatives, and serves as a liaison to various stakeholders, ensuring effective management of retirement system operations.

EducationHigher EducationKnowledge Management

Responsibilities

Plays a key role in achieving the objectives and goals under ERFC's long-term strategic plan and implements action plans for the accomplishment of these goals

Directs, projects, and ensures the development of appropriate reports that are mandated by law or required by senior management and/or the ERFC Board of Trustees for consideration and action

Presents information and recommendations to senior management team, FCPS School Board, or ERFC Board of Directors

Provides succession planning analysis and hiring plans to ensure the long-term stability and growth of ERFC

Directs market branding and communication development in support of strategic initiatives

Exercises leadership in project management that includes the development, planning, initiation, and oversight of key performance metrics, legislative administration, workflow process, and professional development initiatives and deadlines

Identifies areas of improvement and continually develops cost effective administrative policies and procedures that improve staff efficiency, business productivity, and customer service

Oversees strategic audit activities, including high-level reporting, related to operations and communications

Manages risk and matters of compliance related to local, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and mandates

Ensures implementation and compliance with newly enacted legislation and retirement plan changes

Evaluates and coordinates competitive requests for proposals (RFPs) and invitations for bids (IFBs) and makes recommendations for the selection and use of professional service providers

Researches new technology and provides recommendations that focus on continual improvement and future growth

Projects need for, manages, and is accountable for human, physical, and financial resources with the goal of maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the office

Reviews and approves staff professional training programs for team development and upskilling

Defines staff key performance indicators, completes performance evaluations, and implements professional development programs for direct reports

Collaborates with legal counsel, actuaries, and financial and/or investment advisors

Ensures proper auditing of ERFC benefit estimates and claims

Performs related duties as required or assigned

Qualification

Employee benefits operationsBusiness administrationCustomer service programmingMarket brandingInvestment communicationsPension fund administrationData analysisProject Management Professional (PMP)Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)Public speakingPensionGold softwareLawson softwareInterpersonal skillsNegotiating skills

Required

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, marketing, communications, or related field

Six (6) years of experience in employee benefits operations, business administration, customer service programming, market branding, and/or investment communications, some of which shall have been in a supervisory or leadership role

Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience

Knowledge of management principles and techniques of pension fund administration, employee benefits, or business administration

Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting

Ability to coordinate and communicate a variety of policy and pension plan matters between political leaders, boards, and trustees

Ability to manage a variety of administrative, operational, and fiscal issues by analyzing information, evaluating results, and choosing the best approach to short- and long-term problems

Ability to act as a skilled change agent and utilize negotiating skills to manage confidential information and navigate sensitive organizational situations

Ability to budget, plan, organize, direct, and supervise work of personnel

Ability to design and implement continuous process improvement projects to ensure the highest quality service is provided to members and other stakeholders

Ability to communicate effectively through public speaking and presentations, business and technical writing, and strong interpersonal skills