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Director of Risk Management

Title:
1155-NN - Director

Business Title:
Director of Risk Management

Additional Titles:

Location:
WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

Job Family:
Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.3, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.
Summary of Duties:
The Director of Risk Management will be responsible for directing and controlling program operations and is accountable for the allocation of resources and program results. This position will regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion in work directly related to management policies or department business operations and will have delegated authority to make commitments that affect department operations. Additionally, this position will lead, supervise and mentor Risk Management program staff.

General Risk Management

• Lead and assist the system and units in the development of a risk framework.
  
• Provide education across the system on risk awareness, risk appetite as it relates to unit, campus and system goals, and risk mitigation
  
• Lead and/or support, and serve on applicable program Presidential Committees, departmental and stakeholder committees and task force groups, including the Risk Management Advisory Group
  
• Together with Emergency Management, coordinate plans and efforts to prevent, respond to, and recover from, program related emergencies
  
• Continuity of Operations Planning - coordinate and work with the WSU emergency management department to assist departments develop and implement continuity of operations plans.
  
• Lead incident investigations assigned to risk management
  
• Manage WSU's lines of insurance coverage; educate units about insurance options, follow market trends, analyze, and recommend coverage options for units and the system.
  
• Serve as a resource expert to the University community and stay abreast of current events, applicable laws, regulations, and trends so that the University responds in a timely fashion to changes in the higher education risk landscape
  
• Manage the risk management unit and budget
  

Claims/Litigation Management

• Together with the CCRO, manage all claims and litigation involving the University.
  
• Track and analyze litigation and claims history, insure follow up on specific claims, work with units to identify and implement corrective actions.
  
• Coordinate with Department of Enterprise Services, the Attorney General's Office, and/or outside counsel.
  
• Assist counsel with claims and litigation support, including review of pre-trial motions, trial preparation, tracking litigation holds, and coordinating between counsel and WSU units.
  

international Risk Management

• Work with administrative units and colleges active in the international arena to elevate consideration of and planning for risks in international activities.
  
• Work collaboratively with International Programs to identify, assess, and manage risks unique to its programs.
  
• Support the International Risk Committee
  
• Build out resources to address risk in international travel
  
• Build out resources to assist with international risk management.
  

Enterprise Risk Management

• Supervise the Enterprise Risk Management Program.
  
• Work with the Risk Manager to design, implement and operationalize an ERM program across the system and campuses of WSU.
  
• Work with the CCRO and Risk Management Executive Committee to identify, analyze, control, finance, and administer WSU's enterprise risks.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least one (1) year of managerial experience. An advanced degree in a related field may count towards years of experience.
  
• Experience working with, interpreting and applying federal and state laws and institutional policies.
  
• Demonstrated experience actively listening, problem sensing and solving problems in a customer oriented environment.
  
• Experience maintaining strict standards of confidentiality.
  
• Demonstrated analytical, deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and active learning skills.
  
• Demonstrated experience independently, thoroughly and accurately, completing assignments and prioritizing work in a high workload environment.
  
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft 365, including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and other systems for managing files and records.
  
• Demonstrated experience independently moving initiatives forward through completion across a diverse organization.
  
• Experience working collaboratively as a member of a team.
  
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
  
• Experience creating training materials.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited institution.
  
• Experience working in higher education.
  
• Experience developing and administering Enterprise Risk Management Programs.
  
• Experience working with and administering insurance policies for large institutions.
  
• Experience managing litigation.
  
• Experience with international risk management.
  
• Previous work experience at an institution of higher education.
  
• Familiarity with Washington State University academic rules and regulations.
  

Additional Information:

Area/College: Finance and Administration

Department Name: Compliance and Risk Management
City, State, Zip: Pullman, Washington 99163

Department Link: crmo.wsu.edu

Monthly Salary: $9,338- $10,416 | Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.
Screening Begin Date: Screening for this position has been extended to Monday, August 8, 2022 and will remain ongoing until the vacancy has been filled.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume 2) a cover letter and 3) contact information for professional references. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

Resume

Cover Letter

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/RemoteHybrid-Work-Options-Available/Director-of-Risk-Management_R-6425

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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