Administrative Services Manager III

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Agency of Administration (AOA) is seeking an Administrative Services Manager III to provide oversight on workers’ compensation, liability and automobile claims, attend claim mediations, draft policies and procedures and review state legislation relating to risk management and workers’ compensation.

We’re seeking an experienced administrative professional. Risk management and workers’ compensation experience is preferred but not required.
The Administrative Services Manager will work closely with the Director of Risk Management. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Prepare for, attend and participate in the State's workers' compensation and general liability mediation sessions with the Director and Assistant Attorney General or outside counsel.
Work with the Director, Third Party Administrator, Human Resources and departmental management on workers’ compensation, liability and automobile claims tasks including claim reviews, communication on claim milestones and the modified duty return to work program.
Assist the Director with review of insurance policies and state contracts for compliance.
Assist the Director with RFP process for risk management contracts.
Draft risk management processes, policies and procedures.
Review state legislation relating to risk management and workers’ compensation. Work with Director on preparing responses to proposed or pending legislation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND three (3) years or more of experience providing professional administrative-level services to a business or organization which included an accounting or budgeting function and experience as a supervisor of clerical or administrative staff.
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND five (5) years or more of experience providing professional administrative-level services to a business or organization which included an accounting or budgeting function and experience as a supervisor of clerical or administrative staff.
• Associate's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND five (5) years or more of experience providing professional administrative-level services to a business or organization which included an accounting or budgeting function and experience as a supervisor of clerical or administrative staff.
• High School diploma AND seven (7) years or more of experience providing professional administrative-level services to a business or organization which included an accounting or budgeting function and experience as a supervisor of clerical or administrative staff.
• One (1) year or more of experience as an Administrative Services Manager II with the State of Vermont.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) or more years of risk management and workers’ compensation experience
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Master’s level law degree

Responsibilities

• Prepare for, attend and participate in the State's workers' compensation and general liability mediation sessions with the Director and Assistant Attorney General or outside counsel.
• Work with the Director, Third Party Administrator, Human Resources and departmental management on workers’ compensation, liability and automobile claims tasks including claim reviews, communication on claim milestones and the modified duty return to work program.
• Assist the Director with review of insurance policies and state contracts for compliance.
• Assist the Director with RFP process for risk management contracts.
• Draft risk management processes, policies and procedures.
• Review state legislation relating to risk management and workers’ compensation. Work with Director on preparing responses to proposed or pending legislation.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees