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The Universities of Wisconsin are a premier system of public higher education serving more than 164,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the universities are Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Through a constellation of 13 universities statewide, the Universities of Wisconsin are a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.
The mission of the Office of Risk Management is to provide a safe and healthful higher education environment for students, faculty, staff, and others utilizing UW System programs and facilities. The Office of Risk Management strives to meet this goal with:
- proactive loss prevention, health, safety, and environmental management
- quality property, liability, and worker’s compensation claims management
- protection of UW System assets
- risk assessments and mitigation planning
The Office of Risk Management efforts encompass developing and maintaining emergency management systems and responses, monitoring areas of high risk, providing guidance and expertise on workers compensation claims and workplace injuries, negotiating insurance policies on behalf of the UW System, and more.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Workers Compensation Manager, this position manages an assigned portion of university employee worker’s compensation claims.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include the following key activities:
- Receive and investigate claims to approve, suspend, or deny claims within the statutory guidelines laid out by Wisconsin Stats. Chapter 102.
- Following compensability determination, issues timely workers compensation benefits and maintains appropriate case reserves.
- Interprets and evaluates medical reports to determine benefits.
- Handle confidential information relating to employee data and medical records
- Recommends appropriate use of third-party services such as private investigations, independent medical examinations, and case management services.
- Evaluates the potential for third party lawsuits and notifies all parties of the state’s subrogation interests.
- Assist campuses in the development of early return to work programs, striving to restore the injured worker to a pre-injury health status and gainful employment.
- Pays medical bills when appropriate; also authorizes payment of bills to bill review.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
While experience in worker’s compensation is helpful, we will accept entry level applicants where “on the job” training will be provided. To be considered for this position, a candidate must have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Products
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to analyze difficult problems and make independent judgments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Well qualified applicants will also have a substantial amount of experience in a combination of the following:
- Experience with claims management
- Basic understanding of medical terminology
- Ability to understand and administer relevant worker’s compensation law and return to work programs.
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE
Inclusive Excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for Universities of Wisconsin. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, community service, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
Universities of Wisconsin fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Universities of Wisconsin is required to conduct a criminal background and sexual harassment check for the selected finalist prior to employment.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
WORK LOCATION
The office is located at 780 Regent Street, Suite 105, Madison, Wisconsin 53715. This position has an in-office requirement of three days per week. The remaining two days may be worked remote/off-site. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This is a full-time, salaried (exempt) limited appointment. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within the range of $50,000 – $62,500 annually commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees. Please see this link for total compensation information: UW System Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through Saturday, June 14, 2025. However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.
Visit UWSA Applicant Portal to submit your materials online and select the appropriate applicant portal, either External Applicants or Internal Applicants and click on the position title that you want to apply for.
To receive full consideration, interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
- Resume (PDF Format)
- Cover letter addressing your experience and education as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications (PDF Format)
Failing to submit the required application documents may disqualify your application.
Submit your application.
SPECIAL NOTES:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request or any questions by contacting Angie Koppen at angie.koppen@uwss.wisconsin.edu.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran, and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellent through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.