Claims Assistant
Environmental Health and Safety
Summary of Job Details
Serves as the Claims Assistant for Risk Management and Workers' Compensation Programs. Receives, collects and enters claim information into relevant databases and prepares reports. Serves as employee liaison to the University's self-insurance programs and provides administrative assistance. Supports various components of the programs including general and auto liability, auto physical damage, property, employment liability, business travel and workers' compensation. In a highly confidential environment, works with a diverse clientele, including faculty, staff, students, Third Party Administrators, Office of the President, attorneys and external agencies. Provides administrative support to the department as directed
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent experience
Ability to work independently as well as with others.
Organized and detail-oriented with ability to handle frequent interruptions.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to accuracy and detail.
Ability to establish and maintain job priorities when there are changes in the workload and competing deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service when interacting with administrators, faculty, staff, students and visitors.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Requires good verbal and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, multi-task and time management skills.
Requires interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel.
Special Conditions of Employment
Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a satisfactory DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Application review begins 1/31/2025
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #75615
