Senior Director, Risk Management

Broward College

Central Campus, FL

ID: 7228795 (Ref.No. REQ-000042071)
Posted: March 15, 2024

Job Description

Job Profile Summary

The Senior Director, Risk Management is responsible for innovation necessary to investigate and identify existing and emerging enterprise risks, evaluate the strategies to mitigate those risks, and develop operational risk management procedures. This position will lead the college in documenting enterprise risks, documenting risk mitigation efforts at the College, provide routine updates on existing and emerging enterprise risks, and make recommendations to mitigate the College's operational and strategic risk at the enterprise level. This must engage and develop effective working relationships in all departments of the College to support cooperative responses to risk management matters and issues. This position shall provide advice on, or provide, appropriate training to promote risk control awareness, ownership and accountability.

  

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance of Management or related field required. A.R.M. (Associate in Risk Management) or C.P.C.U. (Certified Property and Casualty Underwriter) or Certified Insurance Consultant or Certified Risk Manager and/or Certified Safety Professional designation preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Minimum Experience/Training:

  • Ten or more years of practical work experience in risk management or insurance industry.
  •  Experience managing all aspects of a risk management program, including the College’s Enterprise Risk Management program.

Essential Functions:

  • Weekly -10%: In concert with the General Counsel, provides leadership and direction in the planning, development, and administration of committees, programs, systems, and work processes, which are necessary to perform or support activities required for risk management programs. Assists with creation and updating of College policies & procedures.
  • Weekly -10%: In concert with the General Counsel, identifies and manage risks to the college, its employees, stakeholders, assets and operations and develop college-wide risk management strategies, objectives and policies that will establish the framework, tools and procedures to achieve successful risk identification and management within acceptable standards.
  • Weekly -10%: Documents and maintains insurance policy files, legal files and claim files. Directs others to, or directly, evaluates and discovers any unique or sensitive issues surrounding insurance claims or incidents.
  • Weekly (5%): Provides regular updates to the General Counsel regarding the emerging risks, the status of risk investigations and reviews, the status of claims and the potential exposure of liability, casualty, and property claims.
  • Weekly -10%: In concert with the General Counsel, advises college-wide faculty and staff on matters that relate directly or indirectly to exposure of the individual or the institution to liability.
  • Annually -10%: Manages and completes various insurance applications, maintains and monitors College Insurance premiums.
  • Weekly -10%: In concert with the General Counsel, engages and develops effective working relationships to support Risk Management responses. Provides guidance on management of risks in contracts, agreements, leases, and other legal documents; works collaboratively with all areas of the College.
  • Weekly -5%: Creates and maintains a reporting system, as necessary, and gather statistics and other relevant information from incident reports in order to provide trend and pattern information defining problem areas. Recommends courses of action designed to maintain, protect and restore College assets.
  • Monthly -5%: In concert with the General Counsel, recommends and develops strategies for the handling and direction of current cases.
  • Monthly - 10%: Keeps abreast of latest developments and trends in the areas of risk management and prevention, and insurance areas. Performs enterprise-wide risk analysis and identification and formulates recommendations for action & mitigation of risk.
  • Other, As Needed - 2%: Works with the Safety & Emergency Management area to file claims with federal or state agencies, such as FEMA, for disaster recovery.
  • Other, As Needed -3%: Develops and manages the budget for risk management operational needs, as well as college-wide insurance renewals.
  • Monthly -5%: Directs others to, or directly, assess and determine the types and limits of insurance required for key service contracts for the College. Directs others to, or directly, assists procurement department to identify insurance needs for solicitations.
  • Monthly -2%: Acts as the primary contact with College

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of insurance coverage in the areas of property and liability, as well as understanding loss control theory and practice.
  • Knowledge of the advanced risk management techniques and strategies, including risk prevention, risk reduction, risk retention (self-insurance), and risk transfer (insurance policies, indemnity agreements).
  • Knowledge of actuarial concepts and cost allocation methodologies.
  • Knowledge of cost analysis techniques.
  • Ability to manage and execute multiple complex projects within required timeframes and expectations.
  • Ability to evaluate strategic and operational risks.
  • Ability to develop and implement, safety programs and protocols, in collaboration with the Safety & Emergency Management area.
  • Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.
  • Work closely with public safety to investigate incidents to determine risk level and the correct avenue for reporting; Demonstrated excellence in communication and presentation skills and persuade both orally and in writing; Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • General understanding of the external environment and how it affects academia in general and the College in particular, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial and social influences.
  • Strong knowledge of College-wide structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area.
  • Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.
  • Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment.

    Competencies:

    Leadership & Results Orientation
    Inspires and generates enthusiasm and commitment for the vision, mission and core values of the College. Promotes employee growth and development through professional, technical, and academic programs and services.

    Makes effective decisions and produces results through strategic planning and development, implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.

    Sets goals and priorities that maximize the use of resources available to consistently deliver results; compares work performance and outcomes against standards to achieve quality results; holds self and others accountable for achieving results and achieving a standard of excellence

    Teamwork & Collaboration

    Promotes quality teams through the effective use of the organization's performance management system (e.g. establishes performance standards, appraises staff accomplishments using developed standards, and takes action to reward and counsel as appropriate).
    Models excellence through actions that support the College's mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff

    Continuous Improvement & Quality Service Orientation

    Anticipates, identifies, diagnoses and consults on potential or actual problem areas relating to program implementation and divisional goal achievement.

    Fosters and environment of respect, dignity, and compassion that affirms and empowers all of its members (students, faculty, staff, outside organizations, others you provide service to) while striving for the highest ethical standards and social responsibility

    Innovation and Creativity

    Successfully implements creative ideas to move the organization, processes, and systems forward. Introduces new concepts, models, practices and services that serve to improve the Colleges value in the community

    Resource Management & Technology

    Develops and implements the most emergent technologies for the unit utilizing methods and strategies that create environments that are flexible and responsive to the needs of local and national trends and the College's mission. Plans, organizes and manages resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.

    Ensures the effective use of college resources, implements fiscally sound practices and environmentally sustainable initiatives  

    Job Title

    Senior Director, Risk Management

      

    Position Number

    P0005515

        

    Job Status

    Full time Regular

        

    Department

    Governmental and Public Affairs

      

    Location

    Central Campus

        

    Pay Grade

    212

        

    Salary

    $77,838 - $89,513 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

      

    Work Shift

    Varies

       

    Work Schedule

    Monday-Friday/weekend/varies

       

    Hours Per Week

    37.5

       

    Posting End Date

    Open Until Filled

       

    Comments

    To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript are required.

       

    Designated Essential Personnel

    Yes

       

    FLSA Status

    Exempt

       

    Position Classification

    Administrators

       

    Special Instructions to Applicant:

    For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

    Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

    **Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**

    Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf. 

    Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

    Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States.  You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

      

    Diversity and Inclusion are a priority at Broward College
    Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

    For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

    Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu.

    Disclaimer

    The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.