Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Susan Bain, susan.bain@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$50,000 - $62,500

Salary

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, a cover letter (optional), and contact information for three professional references who can speak to your work experience, skills, and professional conduct.

About this Position

The Education and Outreach Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the strategic coordination of benefits communication, wellness initiatives, benefits fairs, education sessions, and outreach across the OSU/A&M System, including OSU Main campus, branch campuses, and A&M campuses. This role connects benefit plan design, employee education, and the employee experience by translating complex plan provisions into clear, engaging, and action-oriented education.

The Coordinator uses utilization reports, employee inquiry trends, wellness participation data, and vendor information to identify education gaps, recommend communication strategies, and develop multi-channel campaigns that support appropriate plan participation and program engagement. This position requires working knowledge of employee benefits, strong presentation skills, and the ability to communicate benefit information in a way that helps a diverse workforce understand, use, and value available programs.

This position works closely with Benefits and HR team members, campus partners, wellness program partners, and benefit vendors to ensure communications are accurate, timely, accessible, and aligned with institutional standards. The role also supports student health plan communication and enrollment education in coordination with campus and vendor partners.

This position monitors outreach and event budgets within approved funding limits and supports the responsible use of wellness funds for programs and initiatives impacting employees, spouses, and dependents. Occasional overnight travel may be required for A&M campus outreach activities. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in human resources, business administration, or closely related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• At least two years of experience in benefits administration, human resources, or similar role.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex benefit plan information into clear, engaging, employee-friendly content that drives understanding and action across multiple formats and diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, standard office equipment, and digital tools such as email platforms, website content management systems, and benefits administration portals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of OSU/A&M benefit and retirement systems or similar large-scale public institution benefit programs.
• Hands-on experience with benefits administration platforms or HRIS systems; Banner experience a plus.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards for employee-facing communications, digital content, presentations, and events.