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Occupational Health & Safety Officer
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Occupational Health & Safety Officer
Georgia State University – Insurance & Risk Management Department
GSU’s Insurance & Risk Management Department creates and administers mitigation policies and programs to address risk exposures to the university and its affiliated organizations through hazard identification, risk assessment and procurement of proper insurance coverages. This position will support the Department of Safety & Risk Management and work with the Director to reduce property and liability exposures throughout GSU.
What Makes GSU a Great Place?
Flexible work environment
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
What Will You Do The Occupational Health & Safety Officer will assist in the development and implementation of loss control strategies to effectively reduce losses to GSU and meet all regulatory requirements of the Broker of Record (BOR). The role includes developing preventative methods to reduce health and safety exposure risks and coordinating training and compliance activities that meet the needs and regulatory control requirements (including 8/6 HR. DDC and PTV) of the University.
Duties and Responsibilities
Co‑administer the GSU Worker's Comp program with the Director, including all incident and accident investigations.
Assist with research safety lab incidents; injury and illness monitoring.
Train departments in Worker’s Compensation claim reporting and all policies and procedures.
Work with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on workers' compensation claims for ADA decision on Return to Work.
Maintain all WC files, update diary and report claims.
Collaborate with safety and medical providers, claim adjusters, case managers and coordinate all claims activities with the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS).
Qualifications Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 10/16/25
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GSU’s Insurance & Risk Management Department creates and administers mitigation policies and programs to address risk exposures to the university and its affiliated organizations through hazard identification, risk assessment and procurement of proper insurance coverages. This position will support the Department of Safety & Risk Management and work with the Director to reduce property and liability exposures throughout GSU.
What Makes GSU a Great Place?
Flexible work environment
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
What Will You Do The Occupational Health & Safety Officer will assist in the development and implementation of loss control strategies to effectively reduce losses to GSU and meet all regulatory requirements of the Broker of Record (BOR). The role includes developing preventative methods to reduce health and safety exposure risks and coordinating training and compliance activities that meet the needs and regulatory control requirements (including 8/6 HR. DDC and PTV) of the University.
Duties and Responsibilities
Co‑administer the GSU Worker's Comp program with the Director, including all incident and accident investigations.
Assist with research safety lab incidents; injury and illness monitoring.
Train departments in Worker’s Compensation claim reporting and all policies and procedures.
Work with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on workers' compensation claims for ADA decision on Return to Work.
Maintain all WC files, update diary and report claims.
Collaborate with safety and medical providers, claim adjusters, case managers and coordinate all claims activities with the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS).
Qualifications Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 10/16/25
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