Directs the University's insurance programs in order to maximize protection of assets at the most economical rate and minimize effects of fortuitous loss.
Manages employees through subordinates, usually senior managers. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates.
Reports annually to the University Board of Trustees regarding University insurance programs.
Manages the claims associated with Workers Compensation, in coordination with the Associate Vice President of Human Resources for the University.
Works closely with the Executive Director of Compliance and Internal Audit on establishing a framework for University Enterprise Risk Management.
Works directly with the University of Chicago Medical Center to support their risk management needs.
Maintains sufficient reserves to pay known and incurred claims.
Coordinates safety and loss prevention services, especially those provided by insurance companies, with those provided by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety and other units.Â
Directs the claims management process of workersâ™ compensation and ensures compliance with federal and state requirements.
Participates on University committees as assigned.
Develops and directs risk management strategies and policies which identify, assess and mitigate the impact of risks originating from or impacting the University's portfolio of activities/interests. Manages the analysis and reporting of risk management strategies to ensure compliance with University objectives.
Oversees the negotiation of contract insurance requirements as necessary.
Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree in risk management, economics, finance or related field.
MBA or other advanced degree.
Experience:
Background in the higher education industry highly preferred.
Experience with healthcare specific insurance highly preferred.
Certifications:
ARM, CRM, CPCU or other professional designations.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Personal computer skills with knowledge or Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Understanding of insurance markets and knowledge of property and casualty insurance products, insurance program design and alternative risk transfer techniques.
Understand and interpret contracts and insurance policies.
Knowledge of statistical and capital budgeting techniques and general accounting principles.
Basic working knowledge of property and liability loss prevention.
General understanding of safety practices.
Project management skills.
Mathematical and analytical ability.
General understanding of higher education and healthcare compliance and regulatory environment.
Preferred Competencies
Work successfully with the University community of faculty, students and staff and with external organizations such as the University's insurance brokers, outside legal counsel, claims administrators and actuaries.
Recognize risk issues in complex, ambiguous activities and relationships.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Organizational and interpersonal skills supported by a strong attention to detail.
Strong negotiating skills.
Demonstrated enthusiasm and motivation, with the capacity to learn to build on skills.
Working Conditions
Travel across campus multiple times.
Traverse through buildings damaged by fire, windstorm, etc. and access non-public building spaces including attics, basements, mechanical rooms, steam tunnels.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
References Contact Information (3)(required)
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