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Benefits Specialist Dartmouth College remote work United States, Hampshire, Hanover 7 Lebanon Street (Show on map) Sep 15, 2026 Position Information Posting date 09/15/2026

Closing date Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1126934

Position Title Benefits Specialist

Hiring Range Minimum $59,300

Hiring Range Maximum $74,200

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule Hybrid schedule with the opportunity to be remote for the right candidate Location of Position Hanover, NH 03755

7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months. Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose Dartmouth's Total Rewards team is hiring a Benefits Specialist to work across our Health & Welfare programs. The role owns leave-of-absence administration, shares responsibility for Open Enrollment execution, and advises employees and managers on medical, dental, vision, and retiree benefits. It suits someone who wants real depth in more than one area of benefits administration and is comfortable being a resource that employees and colleagues rely on. We're a small team, and cross-coverage is part of how we work. You'll interpret plan documents, policies, and federal and state regulations to make eligibility and coverage determinations, resolve non-routine cases, and become someone employees can count on for a clear, accurate answer. Description Required Qualifications

•Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

•Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 2-4 years of benefits or HR service-delivery experience; experience spanning more than one program area (leave administration, health & welfare, retiree benefits, or wellness) is a strong plus

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong customer-service instincts as a front line point of contact

Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and related leave regulations

Demonstrated ability to interpret plan documents and regulations and make eligibility determinations independently

Working knowledge of self-insured and fully insured benefit plan operations

Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail

Proficiency with

HRIS/HRMS

systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access); ability to learn new systems quickly

Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities across more than one program area Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with leave-of-absence case administration

Experience supporting open enrollment logistics or benefits communications

Working knowledge of retiree health benefits, Medicare, and coordination of benefits

Prior experience with bswift or a comparable benefits administration platform

Experience in higher education or another complex, multi-constituency benefits environment Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Kelli Ritter

Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-3773

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Kelli Ritter, Sr Dir Comp, Int Exec Dir Total Rewards

Department Contact's Phone Number 603-646-3773

Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

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//policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy Additional Instructions Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87213

Key Accountabilities Description Leave Administration

Manage leave-of-absence cases: determine eligibility under FMLA, state leave law, and

STD/ LTD

plan terms; designate and track leave; coordinate the ADA interactive process with HR Business Partners; advise managers on their obligations; and resolve non

•standard cases. Percentage Of Time 25 Description Open Enrollment Execution

Plan and manage Open Enrollment execution with the Health & Welfare lead: develop the testing approach, resolve enrollment exceptions, decide what escalates, and recommend changes to materials and communications based on employee questions and errors. Percentage Of Time 25 Description Benefits Advising & Issue Resolution

Interpret plan provisions and Dartmouth policy to resolve complex and escalated medical, dental, vision, and retiree benefit questions. Determine handling of exceptions and appeals. Serve as a point of contact with carriers and administrators to resolve claims and eligibility issues on employees' behalf. Identify recurring issues and recommend process, system, or communication changes. Percentage Of Time 30 Description Compliance & Process Ownership

Maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulations and Dartmouth policy affecting benefits administration, and recommend policy and procedure updates as regulations change. Represent Total Rewards on cross-functional projects. Partner with Benefits colleagues, HR, vendors, and campus departments to keep processes consistent and well-documented. Percentage Of Time 20

•Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

•Performs other duties as assigned.