Job Information
Montana State University Claims Coordinator/Insurance Specialist in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25114
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Ryan Brickman
ryan.brickman@montana.edu
(406) 994-7760
Classification Title Occup Safety/Health Spec II
Working Title Claims Coordinator/Insurance Specialist
Brief Position Overview
The Occupational Safety/Health Specialist II is primarily responsible for managing MSU workers’ compensation, Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work ( SAW / RTW ) programs and policy, and ensuring accurate and timely submission of MSU’s Property Loss Management Insurance Premium Discount Program. This position also assists with multi-line insurance programs including Property/Casualty, commercial property, boiler & machinery, business interruption, crime, fine art, cyber/information security, tort liability, auto, and the associated risk exposure reporting. Duties include managing certificates of insurance, contract review, and OSHA injury reporting.
Position Number 4M1363
Department Safety & Risk Mgmt
Division University Services
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $67,500 minimum, commensurate with education and experience
Contract Type Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The position of Occupational Safety/Health Specialist II reports to the Director of Safety & Risk Management.
Safety & Risk Management ( SRM ) strives to protect the people, property and assets of the MSU Bozeman campus. It provides expertise and management in the following areas:
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• MSU workers’ compensation and Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work ( SAW / RTW ) programs and policy
• Property Loss Management Insurance Premium Discount Program
• Property/Casualty insurance programs and loss control
• Occupational Health & Safety programs
• Industrial Hygiene programs
• Chemical and hazardous waste programs
• Electronic Waste and Universal waste programs
• Biowaste program
• Fire & Life Safety
• EHS policy and training
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities • Manage the workers’ compensation and SAW / RTW programs including processing workers’ compensation claims; reporting; participating in claims meetings and associated claims resolution strategies; SAW / RTW opportunities, coordinating job analysis; liaising with the claim’s administrator, and participating in the MUS workers’ compensation program retreats and meetings.
Manage Montana State University’s Property Loss Management Insurance Premium Discount Program ( PLMP ). Establish, retain, and create the necessary information to generate the PLMP document prior to sending in a timely manner.
Ensure all workers’ compensation and risk management reporting is completed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner. Reporting includes workers compensation, property, liability, cyber/information security, vehicles, and annual RMTDD risk exposure and OSHA reporting, providing claim investigations, documentation and root cause analysis.
Assist in managing multi-line commercial and self-insurance programs in coordination with the State of Montana RMTD including property, general liability, cyber/information security, vehicles, international travel, fine art, etc.); ensure compliance with insurance, financial reporting and claims management rules and regulations; manage special event insurance programs and provide annual risk exposure reporting.
Assist with Certificates of Insurance and collect them from relevant parties.
Assist with contract review for risk management and insurance as well as optimal balance of risk retention and risk transfer.
Serve on University, campus and other committees/teams to provide risk management consultation and perspective and contribute to policy development.
Act as a role model for customer service and continuous quality improvement.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree in business, risk management or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of Montana workers’ compensation laws and processes, and SAW / RTW programs.
Demonstrated knowledge with a variety of lines of multi-line insurance programs, contract language and risk transfer.
General knowledge of job analysis procedures, medical terminology and the physical therapy/rehabilitation process.
Demonstrated knowledge of risk identification, analysis, control and financing methodologies.
Ability to plan, implement and monitor the risk management program.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Preferred Qualifications • Certification as Certified Insurance Service Representative ( CISR ), Certified School Risk Manager ( CSRM ), Certified Insurance Counselor ( CIC ), or Certified Risk Manager ( CRM ), or some combination thereof.
Knowledge of the State of Montana Workers Compensation laws, SAW / RTW regulations, Risk Management and Tort Defense lines of insurance coverage and MUS OCHE lines of coverage.
Familiarity and/or experience with a relational database system such as Banner.
Technical training in insurance policy language.
Familiarity with the University system and its stakeholders.
The Successful Candidate Will
Successful Candidate Abilities • Ability to work independently and make high-level decisions on behalf of the University to ensure insurance programs compliance and best practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students at all levels of the organization, as well as outside stakeholders such as the State Risk Management & Tort Defense staff, and insurance adjusters and risk management committee members.
Ability to manage time effectively, and to work with attention to detail.
Ability to work with confidential information.
Ability to use personal computers and software such as e-mail, web browsers, MS Office, and large databases such as the State PCIIS insurance reporting system, Origami, and Banner.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills and competence in communicating information, directions, and procedures to internal and external stakeholders.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
In accordance with MSU policy, hiring will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
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Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on October 10, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.