SPECIALIST RISK MANAGEMENT at Atlanta Public Schools

POSITION SUMMARY

The Risk Management Specialist provides analytical and administrative support for the District’s risk management programs. This position collects, analyzes, and reports on risk-related data to inform decision-making and support mitigation strategies under the direction of the Director and Manager of Risk Management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, or a related field preferred
  • Additional years of equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement
  CERTIFICATION:
  • None Required
  WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • Three (3) years of experience in risk management, insurance, or data analytics preferred
  • Experience in K–12 education or public sector preferred

• Knowledge of risk management principles, insurance programs, and claims processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis or visualization tools.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to interpret trends, identify process improvements, and support risk reduction strategies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

• Collects, compiles, and analyzes risk-related data, including incident reports, claims, and loss trends.
• Prepares recurring and ad hoc reports to support insurance renewals, budgeting, and risk assessments.
• Assists with vehicle accident investigations, including documentation, evidence collection, and coordination with insurance carriers.
• Supports safety and hazard inspections of district sites, documenting findings and coordinating corrective action follow-ups.
• Assists with scheduling, preparing, and delivering monthly and quarterly pre-loss training sessions; compiles materials, tracks attendance, and analyzes outcomes.
• Research best practices in risk management and recommend process improvements.
• Monitors and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) related to claims frequency, severity, and costs.
• Provides administrative support for risk management programs, including maintaining records, updating databases, and assisting with documentation and training.
• Assists in the development and communication of risk management policies, procedures, and educational materials.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in person and be available to work on-site during regular business hours and as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or their representative

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: 126
Salary Range: APS Compensation Scale
Work Year: ANNUAL (252 days)