https://careers.naela.org Latest NAELA CareerCenter Jobs Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:19:43 Z https://careers.naela.org/jobs/rss/22088119/post-gradute-law-clerk https://careers.naela.org/jobs/rss/22088119/post-gradute-law-clerk Houston, Texas, Department : General Counsel Salary : 65,300-74,300 Description : This position is a one-year appointment. Assists University lawyers and staff by conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and performing other legal tasks and assignments. May also meet with clients or assist lawyers in court and trial related research. 1. Performs complex legal research and analyzes legal questions. 2. Interprets and applies legal procedural and evidentiary rules. 3. Applies oral and written communication techniques. 4. Examines and analyzes existing evidence, facts or data against legal precedents. 5. Researches and analyzes law sources to prepare draft memoranda, briefs or arguments for review, approval and use by attorneys. 6. Plans, develops, and implements compliance policies and procedures for administering large or complex departments, programs, or processes. 7. Assists in formulating, evaluating, and implementing University policies to comply with applicable laws and regulations. 8. Reviews requests for public information received by UH System and its universities, assesses which items should be responded to and which are objectionable, and respond accordingly to the requestors. 9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. This position is one-year appointment.  MQ: Requires a three-year law degree from an accredited law school. Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Requires a three-year law degree from an accredited law school. Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience. Will accept education in lieu of experience. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:40:55 -0500 https://careers.naela.org/jobs/rss/22027947/director-benefits https://careers.naela.org/jobs/rss/22027947/director-benefits Cambridge, Massachusetts, DIRECTOR, BENEFITS , Human Resources , initiates and executes strategic benefits change initiatives that support the Institute's mission, and oversees the following MIT benefits programs: Health and welfare, retirement, work-life, and voluntary benefit programs; oversees communications, (e.g., messaging, print collateral, web information, targeted presentations); manages relationships with third-party vendors (e.g. plan record keepers, claims administrators, pharmacy collaborative, auditors, attorneys, actuaries, consultants) to ensure benefits are being administered efficiently, effectively and in compliance with all applicable regulations; manages vendor contracts, in partnership with VPF contracts and sourcing, to ensure adherence to service level agreements and, as applicable, conducts bidding or renegotiation processes; participates in discussions and negotiations with MIT's eight unions, as needed; collaborates to ensure MIT's benefits are administered effectively, continue to respond to the changing needs of the community and reflect up-to-date technology and emerging market trends and developments; and examines the competitive position of MIT's benefits relative to both peer universities and other industry employers. REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree; a minimum of fifteen years of experience in benefits planning and management or related field, preferably in higher education; experience identifying, designing, recommending, and implementing innovative business solutions to challenges and commitment to managing and developing teams of professionals; understanding of laws, regulations and governmental programs relating to benefits, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, Secure Act, state and federal regulations; knowledge of strategic planning, project and time management, resource and budget allocation; and excellent written and verbal communication skills. PREFERRED : Advanced degree and/or professional benefits certifications; and proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook; SAP and Oracle. All inquiries, nominations/referrals, and resumes with cover letters should be sent electronically and in confidence to Isaacson, Miller at: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/massachusetts-institute-technology/director-benefits 2/5/2026 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:29:44 -0500