Assistant Director, Risk Management

Assistant Director, Risk Management

Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Generous
benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement
match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.  Details at
Location: Risk Management, Legal Affairs
Position Status: Full-time (35 hours per
week

Hours: Usually Monday through
Friday 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Position Number: /

FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:
The
Assistant Director of Risk Management is responsible for oversight and
management of various University compliance programs, day-to-day management of
the University's insurance portfolio, and assisting with annual insurance
portfolio renewal.

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

DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with
University insurance brokers and carriers.  In consultation with other
administrators, reassess relationships on a periodic basis and assist with
required RFP process as appropriate.  Facilitate annual renewal effort reports, including preparation and
submission 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 facilitate
collaboration with relevant university departments.

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

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

Track insurance
exposures/claims for trends and make appropriate mitigation recommendations. Review
and evaluate Incident Reports and Public Safety reports to identify potential
claims and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

Manage
policy compliance for minors and volunteers on campus, employee and student use
of motor vehicles, and hotline reports. Review requests to bring animals onto
campus for special events, ensuring compliance with university policies and
safety guidelines.

Develop
and provide training and educational programming for all areas of
responsibility. Manage a comprehensive website covering all areas of
responsibility.

Completes other
duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises the work of others, including
planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality
standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. May offer
recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but does not have
responsibility for making these decisions.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Risk
Management, Business, Finance, Insurance, Accounting, Legal Studies or related
areas from
an accredited institution and 5-8 years of work- related experience.
Work
experience in risk management, compliance, or legal affairs, preferably in a
higher education setting. 

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree in Risk
Management, Business, Finance, Insurance, Accounting, Legal Studies or related
areas from
an 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 of
experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities
required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not
limited to, the following:

Ability to work independently with
limited oversight to prioritize and handle simultaneous tasks while meeting
deadlines.

Excellent
communication, customer service, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work
effectively with faculty, administrators, staff, and students.

Professional
judgment, decision making, and discretion.

Strong
analytical, detail, and organizational skills.

Ability to
present effectively to large and small groups.

Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University
Community.

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

APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:

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

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