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First Student is looking for a detail-oriented Claims Administrative Assistant to support their Transportation Claim Adjusters by handling claims processing, maintaining records, and facilitating communication.

Responsibilities: Support Claims Adjusters with claims intake and processing, manage relevant documentation, respond to inquiries from various stakeholders, maintain electronic claim files, and provide general administrative support.

Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication skills, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications: High school diploma required, 3+ years of administrative experience preferred, familiarity with legal terminology is a plus, and an Associate degree is preferred.

Location: Cincinnati, OH - Headquarters; position is hybrid after training period.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $35,000 - $50,000.

First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Claims Administrative Assistant to support our team of Transportation Claim Adjusters. This role plays a key part in ensuring the efficiency of claims processing by handling administrative tasks, maintaining accurate records, and facilitating communication between claimants, adjusters, and other departments. This is a hybrid position, allowing for 1–2 remote workdays per week after the training period. Please note that the position will be 100% on-site during training. Key Responsibilities: Support Claims Adjusters in the intake, documentation, and processing of transportation-related incidents (e.g., bus accidents, student injuries, property damage). Collect, organize, and manage relevant documentation, including driver and police reports, student rosters, medical records, driver logs, and photographs. Receive and route calls, emails, and correspondence; professionally respond to internal and external inquiries (e.g., law firms, insurance companies, parents, medical offices). Track and document compliance with transportation safety and reporting regulations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic claim files in the claims management system. Prepare and send claim-related communications such as letters, reports, and summaries. Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Provide general administrative support and assist with special projects as assigned. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree or higher preferred). 3+ years of administrative experience, preferably in insurance, logistics, or claims support. Familiarity with legal and transportation terminology/documents is a plus. Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Experience with claims management software (a plus, but not required). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf. MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence