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Serve as the primary point of contact for local management and employees regarding LOA case management, including but not limited to; staying abreast of all state and local regulations and proficient ...

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How much do loa case manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for loa case manager in the United States is $24.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a LOA Case Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a LOA (Leave of Absence) Case Manager, you typically need a background in human resources, case management, or benefits administration, often supported by relevant experience or certifications like FMLA/ADA compliance. Familiarity with HRIS systems, leave management software, and documentation tools is crucial for tracking cases and ensuring regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and empathy help you support employees and coordinate with various stakeholders effectively. These skills ensure accurate, timely leave processing and foster a positive employee experience while maintaining legal and organizational standards.

What is the difference between Loa Case Manager vs Medical Case Manager?

AspectLoa Case ManagerMedical Case Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a nursing, social work, or healthcare-related certificationRequires nursing, social work, or healthcare credentials
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, insurance companies, or community agenciesHospitals, insurance companies, or healthcare organizations
Employer & IndustryInsurance providers, healthcare agencies, government programsHospitals, insurance firms, healthcare organizations
Primary FocusManaging leave of absence (LOA) cases and related documentationCoordinating patient care and medical treatment plans

Loa Case Managers primarily focus on managing leave of absence cases, ensuring compliance and documentation, while Medical Case Managers coordinate patient care and treatment plans. Both roles require healthcare-related credentials and work in similar environments, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

How does a Loa Case Manager typically collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support clients?

As a Loa Case Manager, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including physicians, social workers, and mental health specialists—is a central aspect of the role. You will regularly participate in case conferences, coordinate care plans, and communicate with external agencies to ensure clients receive comprehensive support. This teamwork not only helps in addressing the complex needs of clients but also provides valuable opportunities to learn from other professionals and expand your own expertise.

What are LOA Case Managers?

LOA Case Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and managing employee leaves of absence (LOA) within an organization. They ensure that all leave requests comply with company policies and relevant laws, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). LOA Case Managers coordinate with employees, healthcare providers, and management to facilitate a smooth leave process, provide guidance on available leave options, and help employees return to work when appropriate. Their role is essential in maintaining compliance and supporting employee well-being during periods of leave.
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Infographic showing various Loa Case Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 82% In-person, 13% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,494 per year, or $24.8 per hour.
Assistant Dean of Case Management

Assistant Dean of Case Management

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT • On-site

$80K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


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Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number
STAFF - VA - 26402
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Matt Caires
Dean of Students
406-994-2826
mcaires@montana.edu
Classification Title
Assistant/Associate Dean
Working Title
Assistant Dean of Case Management
Brief Position Overview
The Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) and Montana State University is seeking a highly energetic and organized student affairs/mental health professional to serve as the Assistant Dean of Students. The DOS is one of the most vibrant and engaged offices on campus. We work with students, parents, faculty, staff and alumni on a myriad of student life issues. Our goal is to provide support for students as they develop the living and learning skills to succeed as students and emerging adults.
Position Number
4C5364
Department
Dean of Students
Division
Division of Student Success
Appointment Type
Professional
Contract Term
Fiscal Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA
Exempt
Union Affiliation
Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE
1.0
Benefits Eligible
Eligible
Salary
$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type
MUS
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type
Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Assistant Dean of Students serves as a staff member in the Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) and is the lead DOS staff member for responding to reports of concern from the campus community (including parents and family members) about the health/wellbeing of students. The Assistant Dean responds to reports and coordinates administrative support and case management efforts for students who may be at risk (such as threatening harm to themselves or others). With oversight from the Dean of Students, the Assistant Dean provides daily coordination of the Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation (CARE) Program, which includes the Behavioral Intervention Team and the CARE Team. This position also serves as the advisor to MSU's Interfraternity Council (IFC).
Duties and Responsibilities
Direct Student Support and Case Management (50%)
  • Responsible for overseeing 1400 cases of direct services to students, including providing supervision for the Non-Clinical Case Managers in the office.
  • Carry a case load of over 100 students (annually) who experience personal distress or hardship. Examples of possible student concerns include personal/social difficulties, physical/mental health-related concerns, financial hardship/distress, basic needs insecurities, and/or academic, behavioral, or other difficulties who would benefit from intervention and referrals to on and off-campus resources and to ensure they receive developmentally appropriate interventions and support.
  • Conduct initial and on-going meetings with students, family members, faculty, staff, and other constituents regarding a student of concern and after critical incidents to determine appropriate response, available support, and referral options
  • Coordinate appropriate, comprehensive, and effective intervention and communication between multiple university offices, academic units, health care providers, and community resources to meet student health, academic, financial, housing, social, and other needs.
  • Offer comprehensive and holistic support services for students who pursue a leave of absence (LOA).
  • Manage and support students' return to academic and campus residential environments following significant events and the re-entry phase for students who return from a leave of absence (LOA).
  • Guide and support students, family members, faculty, and staff as needed in navigating university policies, procedures, and resources
  • Oversee and manage the Student Emergency Fund (SEF), including leading efforts with MSUAF to raise private giving for this program; Assist students in locating and obtaining emergency funding
  • Conduct regular, timely, and appropriate case management with students regarding their critical incident and other needs (as necessary)
  • Facilitate communication to academic units of critical incidents on behalf of students
  • Maintain appropriate documentation for student support and critical incident response case files
  • Protect privacy of student educational records per FERPA and maintain compliance with reporting requirements under Title IX, the Clery Act, and other applicable regulations

Outreach and Education (20%)
  • Collaborate with various University departments including but not limited to schools/colleges, Registrar's Office, Financial Aid, University Student Housing, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Services, Disability Services, and other campus units designed to support specific populations (e.g. first-gen students) to ensure awareness of student support and critical incident response and appropriate coordination between units in support of students
  • Participate in training sessions and presentations regarding student support and critical incident response for various audiences including faculty, staff, parents/families, and others
  • Develop and maintain relationships with community service providers including outpatient providers, and community agencies, as appropriate.
  • Improve and enhance campus wide awareness of the CARE program, including various academic departments and other key constituencies such faculty, staff, students, and parent/family members.

General Administrative Responsibilities (30%)
  • Serve as the Office of the Dean of Students On-Call representative one day a week.
  • Assist the Dean with various fundraising efforts with MSUAF, the Bobcat Family Fellows (BFF) and other related efforts.
  • Assist in development of comprehensive annual report for DOS on student support through CARE and Case Management. Develop and oversee the Case Management procedure manual.
  • Assist in maintenance of DOS student support and critical incident response protocols and procedures .
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Dean of Students Office.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  1. Master's degree in student affairs/higher education, psychology, social work, or counseling.
  2. Demonstrated understanding and experience with the mental health needs and concerns among a residential university student population.
  3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build teams from a wide and diverse number of campus support services.
  4. Demonstrated professional experience in higher education, preferably in college student services in areas such as advising, counseling, emergency response and student development.
  5. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the principles and practices of university administration, student development and student support services in a residential university setting.
  6. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with applicable federal and state laws, including the Clery Act, FERPA and Title IX.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  1. PhD or other terminal degree in the fields of psychology, social work, counseling or student affairs/higher education.
  2. Experience working with students from a wide range of backgrounds, including historically underserved student populations
  3. Experience with managing student disciplinary matters in a university setting.
  4. Experience using student conduct software.

The Successful Candidate Will
  • Effectively prioritize work responsibilities and follow-through on important details regarding case management.
  • Effectively delegate work responsibilities to other members of staff and various team members for follow-up.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with faculty, staff and student-employees, along with parents, family members and members of the public.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in written form; offers effective public presentations to both current students and prospective students and their parents/family members.
  • Possess high-level executive functioning ability to successfully complete multiple tasks with highly demanding deadlines.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
  • Respond to requests for services from faculty, staff, parents, students and other members of the campus community one day each week during business hours on behalf of the Dean of Students.
  • Performs other duties as assigned while fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community.
  • Work is typically performed in a normal office environment. There are, however, recurring and frequent early/late and weekend hours required.
  • Limited travel is required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on May 27st 2026 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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