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DePaul University

Job Identification: 527
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Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: General Administration

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

The Highlights
The Risk Management Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of internal operations and day-to-day administrative support for the Risk Management departments and activities. Reporting to the AVP, Risk Management, this position works collaboratively with ERM, Compliance, Internal Audit and other university partners on risk management processes and procedures, centralized risk data management, special projects and reporting to help the university achieve its goals.

Is This You?

• Provide coordination, analytics and reporting to support the Risk Management functions' governance and oversight, and presentation to senior management and Board of Trustees' committees.


• Includes development, enhancement, and maintenance of operating process(es) documentation (e.g., templates, etc.).


• Recommend process improvements to support accurate, relevant, and timely management reporting.


• Assist with processing financial and other department-related transactions in accordance with university policies and procedures; monitoring of expenditures and financial budgets for the Risk Management functions.


• Coordinate and assist with risk assessment processes and projects, as necessary.


• Support the AVP, Risk Management as the Audit Committee liaison.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Your Education

• Bachelor's degree.


• Prior experience with data analysis tools.


• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.


• Strong project management skills.


• Experience in developing and delivering presentations.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related discipline.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in risk management, compliance and/or internal audit.


• Higher education experience.

Financial Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring and reconciliation of departmental budgets.

Other Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines, work independently, and work in a fluctuating environment.


• Experience utilizing GRC tools preferred.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with many individuals at all levels throughout the University in a professional and courteous manner.


• Mathematical aptitude and the ability to manage and interpret data accurately.


• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion.

Additional Information
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

• This position may require working overtime, including weekends or evenings periodically to meet deadlines.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.


• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.


• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!


• Matching retirement plan up to 10%.


• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents!


• Full-Time Benefits


• Part-Time Benefits

Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Required COVID-19 Vaccination:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster, or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. To request a religious or medical exemption, please email [email protected]

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

Title IX Contact Information
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities. The Title IX Office is on the Lincoln Park campus on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue. The Title IX Office can be reached at 312-362-8970 or [email protected]

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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