Hybrid MANAGER RISK MANAGEMENT at Atlanta Public Schools

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager of Risk Management assists in the oversight, administration, and continuous improvement of Atlanta Public Schools’ property and casualty risk management programs. This role supports the Director in safeguarding district assets, reducing financial exposure, and promoting a proactive safety culture. Key responsibilities include managing insurance programs, supporting claims resolution, leading risk mitigation initiatives, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The manager also serves as a collaborative partner to schools, departments, and external vendors to ensure effective, consistent, and cost-conscious risk management practices across the district.
 

• EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s degree in risk management, business administration, public administration, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
  • Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• CERTIFICATION:
  • Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or similar designation preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for site visits and meetings required.
• WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in risk management, insurance administration, or claims handling.
  • Experience in a K–12, public sector, or large-scale organizational environment preferred.

• Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance principles, risk management practices, and claims resolution processes.
• Ability to interpret insurance contracts, analyze coverage needs, and recommend appropriate risk transfer solutions.
• Proficiency in data analysis and the use of metrics to identify trends and develop preventive strategies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare formal reports and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop and implement cost-effective, practical solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to influence positive safety and risk outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound ethical judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and other business productivity and reporting tools.

• Assists in the administration of the district’s property and casualty insurance programs, including policy renewals, coverage reviews, cost analysis, and coordination with brokers, carriers, and other vendors.

• Supports cost control efforts and assists in managing claims from initial report through resolution.
• Participates in settlement negotiations and collaborates with legal counsel as directed.

• Coordinates and monitors investigations of bus and non-bus vehicle accidents, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to insurance carriers.

• Develops, coordinates, and delivers monthly and quarterly pre-loss, safety, and risk mitigation training for employees, supervisors, and school leaders to reduce workplace incidents and claims.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of safety and training programs; recommends improvements to enhance safety culture and reduce exposure.

• Conducts facility safety and hazard inspections across the district; recommends and coordinates corrective actions to address risks.

• Analyzes loss and claims data to identify emerging risk trends, inform decision-making, and support operational improvements.

• Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of risk management policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

• Provides guidance and technical expertise to school leaders and staff on risk mitigation best practices, claims processes, and incident response.

• Prepares reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership detailing risk exposure, claims trends, and mitigation efforts.

• Works cross-functionally with district departments and external partners to strengthen the district’s risk management programs.

• Completes additional tasks and projects as directed by the Director.

• Required to have prompt, regular, in-person attendance during normal business hours and as needed.

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities:  Will require travel to multiple sites.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. 

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position.  It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. 

COMPENSATION:
Salary Grade: I33
Salary Range: APS Compensation Scale
Work Year: ANNUAL (252 days)