DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR

Job Summary

The Deputy Administrator will oversee the operations of internal business units, supervise subordinate personnel, and assist in Board of Trustee reporting functions. They will represent PSPRS in meetings with external parties, draft legislative proposals, and communicate administrative policies and procedures.

Job Duties

• Manage and oversee operations of internal business units as assigned, including supervision of subordinate personnel.
• Aid in Board of Trustee reporting functions and participate in meetings.
• Coordinate and implement policy matters and system initiatives.
• Represent PSPRS in meetings with external parties, including executive and legislative branches of state government and local government officials.
• Aid the Administrator and Legal Counsel with legislative matters, including drafting legislative proposals.
• Communicate administrative policies and procedures and provide recommendations and analysis with respect to plan benefit questions requiring legal interpretations of statutes.
• Coordinate the review, updating, and implementation of all statutes, forms, benefit summaries, and documents impacting the System’s daily operations.
• Assist with internal control procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and discharge other personnel-related duties.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing through the organization’s operational business processes and systems.
• Create appropriate performance metrics, reporting, and improvement targets for the strategic plan.
• Review, monitor, and make recommendations for new or changes to existing policy, process, or procedure.
• Serve as a primary or secondary contact and liaison with various groups.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned, including special projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with and the confidence of internal and external contacts.
• Work independently with little or no supervision under high pressure and sensitive conditions.
• Show great drive and commitment to the organization’s purpose and principles while inspiring others to do the same.
• Provide member and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating member satisfaction.
• Utilize active listening skills, explaining complex concepts, generating enthusiasm, consensus, and collaboration, and writing effectively.
• Show firm convictions, genuine kindness, integrity, and ethics, treating all individuals professionally and respectfully.
• Organize and think methodically about difficult and complex ideas and issues, exercising decisive judgment, and translating conclusions into timely decisions and actions.
• Pay meticulous attention to detail and exercise prudent and precise wisdom to ensure appropriate, accurate, and timely communication of information and reports.
• Promote continuous learning and development through academic and professional opportunities.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Pass a background investigation to include credit and criminal history.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).