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Director, Benefits & Risk Management at Antelope Valley College Share on X Print Application Deadline 7/22/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 7/10/2026 Contact Human Resources Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate $9,627.30 Monthly Add'l Salary Info Salary: $9,627.30 Monthly Length of Work Year see in job descripton Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Antelope Valley College Director, Benefits & Risk Management Salary: $9,627.30 Monthly Deadline: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/avc/jobs/5398537-0/director-benefits-risk-management Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of People, Culture, and Talent, plan, organize, implement and administer the activities and operations of the District's benefits, leaves, & risk management programs including liability and property insurance programs, safety and loss control programs, and worker's compensation program. Other duties include coordination and communication with the District's benefit program provider, brokers, third-party administrators; monitoring, evaluation, and improving benefit and deferred income programs; coordinating open enrollment periods and benefit changes. The Director also coordinates committees and training related to district safety issues; direct regulatory compliance programs; train, assign and evaluate the work of assigned personnel; performs other related duties as may be assigned

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES (E) = denotes essential duties of the position Plan, organize, implement, and administer a comprehensive risk management program for the district including, District Safety, Risk Management, and Return-to-Work programs. Conduct research in the areas of risk management to determine means to contain the incidence and cost of losses, insurance, and other expenditures. (E) Administer the property and liability insurance programs; determine insured and self-insured coverages, place insurance and select third-party administrators; review and investigate accidents and claims; participate in litigation procedures and negotiate district settlements.

(E) Administer district programs for safety, loss control, and insurance for workers' compensation, property liability, and student accident insurance. (E) Serve as a liaison between insurance carriers, claims, and other administrators, and appropriate District staff related to claims and safety hazards. (E) Review requests for employee reasonable accommodations, engage in the interactive process, and make recommendations.

(E) Assure proper documentation and record-keeping of regulated programs and materials, injuries and illnesses; coordinate training of employees in the proper use, control, disposal and documentation of hazardous materials. (E) Develop safety programs to comply with federal, state and local safety laws and regulations; analyze current safety programs and revise to improve effectiveness and to comply with changes in applicable laws, regulations and policies. (E) Establish procedures for ensuring the timely correction and control of hazards through engineering techniques where feasible, through personal protective equipment and through the safe work procedures that are understood by all district employees.

(E) Train supervisors regarding their responsibility for occupational and environmental health, including: a) analysis of the work under their supervision to identify unrecognized potential hazards, b) maintenance of physical protection in their work areas, and c) reinforcement of employee training on the nature of potential hazards in their work area and on needed protective measures, through continued performance feedback and through enforcement of safe work practices when necessary. (E) Design and coordinate the safety training of all district employees in both general (e.g., workers' right-to-know,) and specific (e.g., pesticide safety, back injury prevention) areas. (E) Inspect district facilities and property for safety issues and to assure compliance with safety laws and regulations; maintain required illness, accident and safety records; assist building and safety inspectors

(E) Coordinate and conduct regular safety drills (e.g., fire, lockdown, evacuation); organize and oversee the District's Emergency Operations Plan. (E) Arrange for restitution when District equipment and property is damaged or stolen. Administer employee and retiree eligibility provisions for District group insurance plans; oversees the annual open enrollment process for all District employees and eligible retirees

Directs work of the People, Culture, and Talent Technician regarding the employee benefit programs (e.g., group medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurance programs, and other programs as assigned) for active and retired employees and eligible dependents. Directs work of the People, Culture, and Talent Technician regarding employee leaves and accruals. Train, supervise and direct the performance of assigned personnel; evaluate the performance of staff and direct needed training

Attend workshops, seminars and conferences; maintain current knowledge of codes, laws, and legislation concerning risk management and safety. Performs other related responsibilities as may be assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in insurance, business administration, safety, public administration, human resources or related field AND three (3) years of experience in human resources one (1) year of which is in risk management and/or benefits programs.

Commitment to equity-based leadership and programming that grows access and support to address disproportionate impact gaps. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, differing abilities, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, passion for the pursuit of DEIA principles and how that positively impacts the organization, and how positive leadership successfully promotes the achievement of all students' educational goals. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid driver's license.

OTHER INFORMATION KNOWLEDGE OF: Laws, codes, rules and regulations governing the administration of risk management programs including worker's compensation, school district liability, property, safety, and others. Analysis of claims data and cost projections. Principles and practices of insurance and self-insurance including claims adjustment and settlement techniques.

Appropriate rules relating to industrial accidents, injury leaves of absence, safety and employee health standards. Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Methods, practices, terminology and procedures used in risk management.

Oral and written communication skills. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Applicable sections of state Education Code and other applicable laws. District organization, operations, policies, and objectives. Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.

Technical aspects of field of specialty. Research methods and report writing techniques. Claims negotiation and settlement.

Health and safety regulations. ABILITY TO: Coordinate the district's risk management programs including worker's compensation, liability, safety, and loss prevention. Analyze district insurance and safety needs.

Read, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to risk management. Learn district organization, operations, policies, and objectives. Learn and apply applicable sections of state Education Code and other applicable laws.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Develop plans and programs to reduce claims and cost losses to the District. Negotiate and deal effectively with lawyers, insurance representatives, medical personnel, claims agents, and others.

Organize and direct group trainings and workshops. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Plan and organize work.

Meet schedules and timelines. Work independently with little direction. Train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.

Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Equitably develop, plan, organize, and modify programs, policies, and procedures to meet student, staff, and community needs. Communicate effectively in all modalities and to a variety of audiences.

Select, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel. Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions. Approach challenges as opportunities and utilize data to inform equitable solutions that meet multiple ends.

Plan, organize work, and meet schedules and deadlines. Work cooperatively with and coordinate projects with other administrators and staff. Evaluate and support faculty and staff recommendations for program improvements and new programs.

Identify resources and develop grant or special project applications. Work evenings and weekends as required WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision received from the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, People, Culture, and Talent; supervision provided to the staff of the area. For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/avc or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice/Relay, (661) 722-6300 x

6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536. Requirements / Qualifications For more information on Requirements/Qualifications, please contact the employer. Comments and Other Information For more information on Comments and Other Information, please contact the employer.

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