Assistant Director, Risk Management na Duquesne University

Assistant Director, Risk Management

Salary:               Commensurate with experience
Benefits:             Generousbenefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirementmatch, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.  Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                   Risk Management, Legal Affairs
Position Status:         Full-time (35 hours perweek)                                          
Hours:                       Usually Monday throughFriday 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Position Number:      237704/10-1114             
FLSA Status:             Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:
TheAssistant Director of Risk Management is responsible for oversight andmanagement of various University compliance programs, day-to-day management ofthe University’s insurance portfolio, and assisting with annual insuranceportfolio renewal.

Office hours are usually Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30p.m., however, may vary or fluctuate during periods of increased operationalneed.

DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish and maintain positive working relationships withUniversity insurance brokers and carriers.  In consultation with otheradministrators, reassess relationships on a periodic basis and assist withrequired RFP process as appropriate.  Facilitate annual renewal effort reports, including preparation andsubmission of renewal application materials in a timely and accurate manner.Assist in providing coverage recommendations to senior leadership. Coordinate campus visits with insurance carriers and facilitatecollaboration with relevant university departments.

Serve as an initial point of contact for insurance relatedinquiries. Provide day-to-day management of claims and loss control activitiesas appropriate and maintain clear, thorough, and accurate records. Manage anyrelated internal insurance budget expenditures in an accurate and timely mannerand process all insurance-related invoices. Establish and/or maintainappropriate claims reporting policies and provide appropriate training.  Manage the issuance of certificates ofinsurance on behalf of the University and review incoming certificates fromexternal stakeholders to ensure compliance with institutional requirements.

Serve as a resource for all departments as it relates to riskmanagement and insurance matters. Remain up-to-date on insurance trends as theymay relate to institutions of higher education.

Track insuranceexposures/claims for trends and make appropriate mitigation recommendations. Reviewand evaluate Incident Reports and Public Safety reports to identify potentialclaims and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

Managepolicy compliance for minors and volunteers on campus, employee and student useof motor vehicles, and hotline reports. Review requests to bring animals ontocampus for special events, ensuring compliance with university policies andsafety guidelines.

Developand provide training and educational programming for all areas ofresponsibility. Manage a comprehensive website covering all areas ofresponsibility.

Completes otherduties as assigned.

SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises the work of others, includingplanning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring qualitystandards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. May offerrecommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but does not haveresponsibility for making these decisions.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in RiskManagement, Business, Finance, Insurance, Accounting, Legal Studies or relatedareas froman accredited institution and 5-8 years of work- related experience.
Workexperience in risk management, compliance, or legal affairs, preferably in ahigher education setting. 

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree in RiskManagement, Business, Finance, Insurance, Accounting, Legal Studies or relatedareas froman accredited institution.

Associate in Risk Management (ARM)within 1 year of hire preferred.

Certified Risk Management Professional(RIMS-CRMP) within 1 year of hire preferred.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination ofexperience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is notlimited to, the following:

Ability to work independently withlimited oversight to prioritize and handle simultaneous tasks while meetingdeadlines.

Excellentcommunication, customer service, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to workeffectively with faculty, administrators, staff, and students.

Professionaljudgment, decision making, and discretion.

Stronganalytical, detail, and organizational skills.

Ability topresent effectively to large and small groups.

Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.

APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.

DuquesneUniversity was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, theCongregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.