Field Performance Specialist (Midwest Region of the U.S.)

Field Performance Specialist (Midwest Region of the U.S.)

Location: US Category: Operations Support Feel Good About Doing Good The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years. While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church's teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and pregnancy resource centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East. We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world. Share Your Talent. Live Your Purpose. We are a growing and purpose-driven community of professionals. Join us to discover how you can meet your goals and ours!

Overview Assists and supports Field Management in the administration and operations of the Field Force in the region. Oversees, directs, leads, and motivates the General Agents and their staff of Assistant General Agents, Field Agents, and clerical assistants in achieving their goals and meeting key performance indicators for their agencies.

Core Responsibilities Manages the activities of the assigned agencies in person, on a regular basis, to ensure achievement of the Four established Pillars by offering consistent counsel and motivation focused on growth of the Four Pillars: Production-Manpower-Applications- IAR's. Activities include (but not limited to) directing, supporting, motivating, and managing General Agents, AGAs, FAs and administrative assistant support staff in conjunction with the RVP for assigned region

Skills Qualifications Understanding of insurance operations, policies, and processes. Must be customer service oriented with strong oral and written communication skills. Significant Management ability. Time management and prioritization of work; attention to detail. Experience in complaint resolution. Strong organizational and coordination skills to support multi- tasking.

Compensation The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location. At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $85,400 - $140,900.

Education BS or BA degree in a related field. 8 years related work experience in life insurance administration. Insurance professional education (e.g., FIC, FLMI and CLU) desirable. Authorization to work in the United States is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands KofC Cares Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life. Employee benefits include: Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules. Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement. Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company. Health and Wellness: Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company; Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy. One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents. A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage. Long-term disability insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; Health club membership reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program