Workers' Compensation Analyst

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The IRD for this job is:
09-24-2025

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Under the supervision of the Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disability Manager, the Workers' Compensation Analyst is a member of the UCSC Office of Risk Services. The Workers' Compensation Analyst is responsible for providing support in implementing preventative measures and injury prevention programs for the campus workers' compensation program. The Workers' Compensation Analyst coordinates assigned segments of the University's workers' compensation program and uses skills as an experienced professional with a full understanding of industry best practices in identifying methods and techniques for optimal risk mitigation solutions.

Budgeted Salary: $85,400/annually

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes:
  Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: ENTERPRISE RISK MGT ANL 3 (007204)

Travel: Never or Rarely

50% - Workers' Compensation Case Coordination

• Provides support with work status reports and transitional return to work program for assigned workers' compensation cases.
• Analyzes complex loss areas, and compiles initial workers' compensation claims data; identifies and collects missing information; inputs essential data within reporting deadlines; prepares and sends initial notification; and establishes and maintains confidential claim files.
• Assists with implementing risk control programs and strategies to prevent losses and reduce insurance premiums.
• Updates emergency medical providers with workers'…