Teachers' Retirement Board Administrator

Reporting to the Teachers Retirement Board (TRB), the TRB Administrator serves as the Chief Administrative Officer accountable for administering the  Teachers Retirement System which provides retirement, disability, survivorship and health insurance benefits for Connecticut public school teachers and their beneficiaries.  The  TRB provides almost $2 billion to nearly 100,000 members, annually.

The TRB Administrator directs the staff and overall operations of the agency; interprets and administers laws governing the Teachers Retirement System as well as drafts statutes and regulations. He/she also prepares the agency budget and serves as liaison for pension system stakeholders.  Located at 765 Asylum Avenue in Hartford, this is a Monday thru Friday, 40 hr/week position. 

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume with their submission.  (Note: In order to upload documents you must ensure that your internet browser's 'pop-up' blocker is off.  Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation and submit your application.)  Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  Irena Baj-Wright, Irena.Baj-Wright@ct.gov, (860) 713-5391.

In the Teachers Retirement Board, this class is the Chief Administrative Officer accountable for administering the public school Teachers Retirement System.

Administers the staff and operations of the Board; develops, implements, and evaluates policies, goals, and objectives; designs and develops programs and activities; implements new procedures and procedural revisions; determines appropriate staffing levels and directs the management and coordination of staff; designs and implements performance review standards for staff; maintains contacts with all individuals who might impact on policy or program activities; advises the Board of developing state and federal regulations of the retirement industry; prepares reports for the Board on technical subjects as background for policy actions; provides counsel to the Board during hearings of members' appeals and assists the Attorney General in litigation against the Board; supervises the maintenance of individual accounts for members of the system and the preparation of financial statements and statistical reports; negotiates and executes contracts with actuaries, medical doctors, and others who provide services to the system; drafts and interprets bylaws and regulations adopted by the Board; supervises the preparation of reports, publicity, news releases, newsletters to members, and bulletins; directs the examination and investigation of retirement applications and affidavits and approves payment of retirement allowances; plans and prepares the agenda for monthly and special Board meetings; directs the State-operated programs for teachers which provides for survivors' and dependents' payments; attends and testifies at legislative hearings pertaining to teachers' retirement; directs the maintenance of all accounts and records of the agency; certifies data to the State Department of Education for critical grant programs; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of retirement and pension fund administration, practices, and procedures; knowledge of budget preparation and control; knowledge of accounting principles and practices; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations.

Ten (10) years of experience in the administration of financial, pension, retirement, or insurance programs.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a managerial capacity.

Notes:
1. Managerial capacity is defined as formulating goals and objectives, developing and implementing program procedures, initiating program policies, and developing and maintaining the budget.
2. For State employees, this will be interpreted at or above the level of Teachers Retirement Board Assistant Administrator.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in a business or public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

The preferred candidate will have:

1.  Experience leading/managing the retirement and pension function, especially defined benefit plans.

2. Knowledge of  health benefit plan administration. 

3.  The ability to effectively translate complex ideas and financial information and tailor key messages to staff and stakeholders.

4. Experience developing and managing an agency/departmental budget and ensure efficient operation within established guidelines. 

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.