Disability Payment Coordinator

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Disability Payment Coordinator at University of Southern California assists in administering disability benefit payments by coordinating with internal and external partners to ensure accurate calculations and timely issuance of STD, LTD, PFL, and FPPL. This temporary role supports policy implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement across the program.

Works with USC Payroll Services, Benefits Office, EDD, HR Service Center, and third-party administrator to manage on-cycle and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of working experience.
• Directly related disability claims experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret regulations and policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; background in disability management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of disability payments and coordinate with payroll and benefits.
• Coordinate on-cycle and off-cycle disability payments for monthly and biweekly employees.
• Collaborate with campus partners to facilitate USC’s Paid Parental Leave program.
• Audit disability payments and process adjustments in Workday or with third-party administrator.
• Provide training on auditing and processing disability benefits.
• Advise employees and HR on policies and plan interpretations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Disability management

Payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Disability Payment Coordinator assists in the administration of disability benefit payments by coordinating with internal and external partners to ensure the accurate calculation and timely issuance of benefits, including Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Paid Family Leave (PFL), and USC’s Paid Parental Leave (FPPL). The Coordinator also supports the implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of policies and procedures to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and effective program administration.

Please note that this is currently a temporary opportunity with the potential to become a full-time role.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in the administration of disability payments. Coordinates with internal and external organizations for the calculation and issuance of disability benefit payments for short term disability, long term disability, paid family leave and faculty paid parental leave.
• Liaises with University Payroll Services, Benefits Office, Employment Development Department (EDD), Human Resources Service Center and the third-party administrator for employees going on disability or returning to work from disability to ensure payments and benefits are up-to-date. Coordinates on-cycle and off-cycle disability payments for monthly and biweekly employees.
• Collaborates with campus partners to facilitate USC’s Paid Parental Leave Program for faculty and staff. Communicates eligibility requirements to verify accuracy and completion of forms, and coordinates benefit payments.
• Facilitates the auditing of disability payments. Makes any necessary corrections via Workday or third-party administrator to maintain accuracy by processing adjustments such as overpayments and late payments.
• Provides training to co-workers regarding auditing, calculating and processing disability benefits in Workday. Partners with the third-party administrator to ensure the University complies with state-mandated rules and regulations. Updates and implements processes that ensure continued efficiencies and added services to the university.
• Investigates and resolves disability matters through considerable research, collection of data and review of options. Establishes and verifies history of payments, eligibility of benefits and course of action to resolve disability issues/matters.
• Review and provides input on relevant policies and procedures.
• Advises and provides consultative services to employees and Human Resources Partners on policies and procedures, including appropriate plan interpretation and administration of disability benefits.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of working experience.
• Demonstrated experience in disability and payroll.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of working experience.
• Directly related disability claims experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret regulations and policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Background in disability management.

The hourly rate range for this position is $30.50 - $33.48. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Additional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 2 years Addtional Experience Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience Minimum Skills: Directly related disability experience. Knowledge of and ability to interpret regulations and policies and procedures. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Background in disability management. Preferred Experience: 3 years Preferred Skills: Demonstrated experience in disability and payroll.

Job ID REQ20178385 Posted Date 07/30/2026