Workers Compensation Manager

Workers' Compensation Program ManagerUnder 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 QualificationsEducation: 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 DetailsRequired Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of ReferencesBest Consideration Date: November 25th, 2025Posting Close Date: NAOpen Until Filled: YesFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.VPA-Environmental Safety, Sustainability & RiskWorker Sub-Type: Staff RegularSalary Range: $73,040 to $91,300For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.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.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.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 NoticeSearch Firm Managed RecruitmentThere are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm.Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities: