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Director of Enterprise Risk Management & Insurance
Job Description:
Reporting to the Executive Vice President/CFO and the Vice President/GC, this position is responsible for managing the University's enterprise risk management efforts and advising campus constituents on risk-management issues, overseeing the University's insurance program, implementing and overseeing safety programs and policies, assisting with the development and maintenance of emergency plans, and investigating and facilitating the timely resolution to compliance and risk-related incidents and accidents on campus.
Safety/Risk
Manages the University's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process and, as required, engages with the Audit and Strategic Risk Committee of the Board of Trustees on risk assessment protocols.
Serves as resource for campus constituents seeking counsel on risk-related matters.
Chairs risk-related committees including the University's Risk Council, Campus Safety Committee, Travel Abroad Crisis Management Team and Student Health Insurance Committee.
Report/investigate all University safety-related incidents. Assist Human Resources with employee worker compensation-related claims.
Serve as University's representative on the Independent Schools Compensation Corporation workers-compensation program.
In conjunction with University Police and Residential Life & Housing, coordinates/implements building fire drill and building evacuation plans.
Works with key campus partners in developing and coordinating initiatives in areas of safety and emergency planning.
Manages driver certification for all employee and student drivers on campus.
Develops, maintains, and oversees the implementation of safety-related policies and procedures. Ensures safety and emergency information on the University's website is kept current.
Assists with safety components of major events on campus such as commencement, open-houses, spree day, move-in days, etc.
Coordinates with relevant departments to develop, implement, and update loss control and safety awareness programs that pertain to occupational and general campus safety. Conducts training as necessary.
Manages the travel registry (Terra Dotta).
Assists librarian with the safekeeping of the Fine Arts Collection.
Insurance
With the assistance of outside consultants, manages and evaluates the University's insurance portfolio (excluding employee health insurance and unemployment insurance). Identifies and analyzes risk exposures to procure appropriate and cost-effective insurance to protect the assets of the University.
Submits and manages insurance claims and expedites the process with the appropriate insurance carrier.
Emergency Response/Planning
Partners with the Chief of Police to develop and maintain the University's emergency plans and procedures. Conducts periodic table-top exercises to ensure the plan's effectiveness. Serves as a key member of the Emergency Response Core Assessment Team and the Emergency Notification Team.
Manages the University's emergency notification system and related safety app (Rave Guardian). Trains staff who are responsible for sending out emergency alerts; tests system on a regular basis; develops message templates; develops strategies for increasing student/staff participation in the program.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises the EHS Officer/ Lab Manager
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required. Advanced degree preferred.
3-5 years of professional experience in a risk management, safety and/or insurance related position
Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including standing, walking, lifting items up to 50 lbs.
Knowledge and experience with pertinent Federal, State, and Local Regulations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and responsibly.
Excellent organizational, project management and problem-solving skills.
Sensitivity to the need of each individual to be treated with dignity and respect as it relates to diversity in general and the Mission of the University specifically.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community
Category: Staff and Administrators
Department: FIN-Planning and Finance 5320
Locations: Worcester, MA
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full-time - Exempt
Position ID: 172860
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(281) 265-2473
