91¹ú²ú State University’s Benefits team schedules employee workshops throughout the year on various topics. For more information about upcoming workshops, select one of the links below.
The Retirement workshop is designed to provide an overview of your steps to Retirement. This workshop is designed for employees who are within their 1-year of retirement.
ABP Retirement Zoom Workshop Dates:
- May 16, 2024 from 11am – 12pm
- June 13, 2024 from 11am – 12pm
To register, please contact the benefits team at hr-benefits@montclair.edu to register.
The Retirement workshop is designed to provide an overview of your steps to Retirement. This workshop is designed for employees who are within their 1-year of retirement.
PERS Retirement Zoom Workshop Dates:
- May 16, 2024 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm
- June 13, 2024 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm
To register, please contact the benefits team at hr-benefits@montclair.edu to register.
In this workshop, employees who are preparing a family, considering adoption, or who are planning to become a parent are provided with essential leave-related information.
Parental Leave Zoom Workshop Dates:
- September 19, 2024 from 12:00pm – 1pm
- November 7, 2024 from 12:00pm – 1pm
To register, please contact the benefits team at hr-benefits@montclair.edu to register.
Financial Counselling Sessions
Financial and retirement counseling sessions will be offered by representatives from TIAA, VOYA, Empower, AXA, Metlife, and Valic on campus during 2023. These sessions will focus on your specific needs as you prepare for retirement. Registration is required.
TIAA – Nancy Vandergoot & Joe Del Grande
Time: 9:00 am- 4:30 pm
for your one-on-one session
Montclair Campus Dates:
- Tuesday, March 26, 2024
- Where: School of Business Classroom 114
- Tuesday, April 15, 2024
- Where: Susan A. Cole Hall 141 – Admissions Presentation Room
- Tuesday, June 4, 2024
- Where: School of Business 327 – Seminar Room
Bloomfield Campus Dates:
- Tuesday, March 19, 2024
- Where: 467 Franklin Street – Room 212 Knox Hall
- Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Where: Library 2023 – Second Floor
VOYA – Frank Booth
One-on-One Sessions:
for your one-on-one session
Bloomfield Campus Dates:
Where: 467 Franklin Street – Room 212 Knox Hall
- April 3rd from 10am-3pm
Paycheck and Retirement Workshops:
When: Every Tuesday 12pm – 1pm
to attend the workshop
Empower (formerly Prudential Retirement) – Jordan Swartz
Call/email to schedule an appointment:
732-236-6782
jordan.swartz@empower.com
for a virtual session with Jordan Swartz
AXA Equitable – David Lynch
Call/email to schedule an appointment:
732-585-2451
david.lynch@axa-advisors.com
Empower (formerly Mass Mutual) – Ira Goldberg
Call/email to schedule an appointment:
848-248-4353
igoldberg@gittermanwealth.com
MetLife – David Sharpe
Call/email to schedule an appointment:
973-575-3254
dsharpe@financialguide.com
VALIC – Nazma Begum
Call/email to schedule an appointment:
201-273-8017
nazma.begum@corebridgefinancial.com
for your one-on-one session
Your Retirement Plan at Work Workshops:
When: Every Friday 12pm – 1pm
to attend the workshop
Social Security Benefits workshops are designed to complement the Retirement Planning workshops offered by Human Resources. The Social Security 101 session will be presented by a Social Security Specialist from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
This workshop complements the New Employee Welcome by providing detailed benefits information tailored to your eligibility. New employees should plan to attend within the first week of hire to learn detailed information on their benefit options, medical, dental, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, pension and life insurance benefits and would like assistance before completing their online enrollment.
Let’s get you scheduled, please contact the benefits team at benefits@montclair.edu
Wellness Webinars
At the Heart of Health: Wednesday, February 14th 12pm – 1pm
Health Educator Rachel Lendner teaches the basics of heart disease to help reduce your risk of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). She’ll discuss how diet and exercise choices can make a difference.
Know What Your Numbers Mean: Monday, February 5th 12pm – 1pm
Health Educator Rachel Lendner will review what key readings mean and what you can do to improve them.
Heart Health: Thursday, February 23rd 12pm – 1pm
Join Registered Integrative Nutritionist Anamaria Pontes to discuss habits to keep your heart strong and healthy.
The Complete Guide to Weight Loss: Wednesday, February 28th 12pm – 1pm
Victoria Peck-Gray, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, will discuss why diets rarely work and what does.
To watch a recorded webinar, please visit .
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Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: HR Benefits Satellite Office – 18 Normal Ave
Please have your current policy declaration pages and driver’s license numbers for all the residents in your household. All employees are eligible to apply.