Claims Coordinator

Montana State University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Claims Coordinator/Insurance Specialist to join our team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for managing MSU's workers' compensation, Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work (SAW/RTW) programs, and ensuring accurate and timely submission of the Property Loss Management Insurance Premium Discount Program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage workers' compensation claims, including processing, reporting, and participating in claims meetings and associated claims resolution strategies.
• Coordinate job analysis, liaise with the claims administrator, and participate in the MUS workers' compensation program retreats and meetings.
• Establish, retain, and create necessary information to generate the PLMP document and submit it in a timely manner.
• Ensure accurate and compliant workers' compensation and risk management reporting, including workers compensation, property, liability, cyber/information security, vehicles, and annual RMTDD risk exposure and OSHA reporting.
• 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, and other related areas.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, risk management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Montana workers' compensation laws and processes, SAW/RTW programs, and multi-line insurance programs.
• Ability to plan, implement, and monitor risk management programs, including identifying, analyzing, controlling, and financing risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as a Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR), Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), or Certified Risk Manager (CRM).
• Familiarity with relational database systems, such as Banner, and technical training in insurance policy language.

Working at Montana State University:

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer and 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.