Job Description Summary

Under the general direction and supervision of the Assistant
Director, Risk Management, this position serves as the primary
UMD professional responsible for the management and
implementation of the UMD Workers’ Compensation program in
accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as
State and Federal regulations. Ensures timely reporting of
workers’ compensation claims; evaluates accident reports to
determine accuracy and completeness to ensure adequate
investigation; Provides training and guidance to department
designees responsible for claims input. This position serves as
the University’s primary contact with the Injured Workers'
Insurance Fund (IWIF) for workers' compensation claims
management in addition to offering guidance and information to
injured workers.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Three (3) years of worker’s compensation claim processing, investigations, or management experience. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of State of Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission law and regulations. Knowledge of the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reporting requirements. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

Department

VPA-Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$73,040 to $91,300

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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