Workers Compensation Manager

Workers' Compensation Manager
(Administrator I)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $76,500 - $86,066 per year

Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt, CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 14 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, the Workers’ Compensation (WC) Manager is responsible for overseeing the University's Workers’ Compensation and Ergonomics programs. The fundamental goals of the position are to protect the interests of the workers who are injured or become ill on the job, while also protecting the assets of the University and reduce its exposure to risk. The WC Manager shall provide timely and caring service to assist injured workers, comply with state mandated regulations, oversee the claims process, and provide ergonomic services to employees. The WC Manager will also manage workers’ compensation cases for CSU Bakersfield and attend hearings and depositions in Bakersfield. Some overnight travel may be required.

Key Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation law
• Familiar with Cal-OSHA reporting requirements
• Familiar with California Labor Code
• WCP (Workers’ Compensation Professional) certification, WCCA (Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration), or WCCP (Workers’ Compensation Claims Professional) certification strongly preferred
• Knowledge of ADA (Americans with Disabilities) accommodation regulations preferred
• Knowledge of office ergonomics assessments and coordination preferred
• Experience working as or with a workers’ compensation claims adjuster preferred

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field
• Five years of progressive experience managing workers’ compensation claims

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by August 30, 2021 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.



Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.



Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Advertised: 30 Jul 2021 Pacific Daylight Time
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