Head Of Risk Management Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

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Director of Risk Management and Compliance (“Position”), reporting directly to the Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary (“VPGC&S”), has responsibilities for the college’s risk management
program. The Position works closely with senior leadership to develop a sustainable framework, tools, practices, and policies to identify, analyze, manage, monitor, and report key risk management issues. The Position provides oversight for implementing cost-effective strategies to mitigate exposure and efficiently protect the college’s assets and integrity. This Position involves significant discretion and involvement with internal and external stakeholders to advance institutional practices, promote compliance, and support the College’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification and prioritization of pertinent risks affecting the college to determine the most effective methodology for insulating the college from risk of loss and enhancing the college’s ability to weigh and pursue opportunities.
• Recommend process improvements to support accurate, relevant, and timely risk management reporting.
• Collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team and institutional constituents at all levels to
  determine and maintain an appropriate tolerance for risk.
• Support the establishment and monitoring of risk identification, assessment, and reporting across the college to ensure full engagement of the college’s risk strategies, report key risks, and support the development of risk treatments in collaboration with risk owners and stakeholders. Understand the alignment between effective risk treatment and the successful execution of organizational priorities.
• Develop and implement college risk management policies and procedures designed to mitigate risk and support college strategies around claim management, loss prevention and control, risk transfer, and monitoring the effectiveness of safety and compliance programs.
• Lead risk management committee meetings, govern or serve on working groups for focused analysis and development of risk management/remediation plans.
• Facilitate the integration of risk management policy and strategy into all business activities across the college, including encouraging and elevating the consideration of risk management in key financial and operational decisions.
• As needed, provide internal investigation and fact-finding support for civil rights-related processes.

Insurance (in close collaboration with the Department of Finance & Administration)

• Support various Department of Finance & Administration activities related to the college’s property and casualty (P&C) and liability insurance programs.
• Review property and casualty liability risk exposures relative to existing insurance and coverages available. Recommends changes where appropriate.
• In close collaboration with the Department of Finance & Administration, develop guidelines that address minimum insurance requirements for vendor contracts; and establish contractual risk transfer guidelines. Support the review of major contracts for risk language and negotiate changes as needed.

Board of Trustees Support

• Provide support to the Board of Trustees, including the Risk Management & Audit Committee.
• Coordinate the periodic review of and recommend modifications to board-approved business and risk-related policies.
• Prepare and present materials to the Board of Trustees, and at the direction of the VPGC &S,
  effectively communicate and present critical risk management matters.

Office of the VP, General Counsel & Secretary Support

• Provide advice and strategic response to ongoing compliance and risk management issues.
• Assist with the management and completion of OGC and Board projects, as necessary.
• Assist with the development and preparation of information and materials for meetings and
  presentations.
• Provide support for Title IX, Title VI, and other civil rights investigations.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Essential Job Functions Marginal Job Functions Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in higher education or similarly complex organization.
• Working knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of risk management.
• Effective written and public speaking skills with the ability to regularly interact with diverse
  audiences at all levels of responsibility and authority.
• Previous success leading initiatives without direct supervisory authority and making decisions by fostering collaboration, gathering stakeholder input, and building consensus to include and persuade people who are not in a direct line of control.
• Experience with internal investigations, including workplace and ethics complaints.
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with key
  stakeholders, facilitate and coordinate partnerships among diverse groups.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office suite.

Desired Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience in higher education risk management, compliance, legal
  experience, or audit.
• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Recognized professional risk management certification (i.e., ARM , CRM ) or training appropriate
  for the portfolio of this position.
• Proven track record of driving change across organizational boundaries and influencing without direct authority.
• Organizational design and management consulting experience is a plus.

CORE COMPETENCIES :

• A record of integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness
• Skill in managing, monitoring, and measuring work performance and progress towards goals.
• Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with co-workers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Skill as a strong listener and ability to communicate effectively in a manner that helps drive consensus and enhance risk awareness.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) at all levels across an
  organization.
• Ability to think broadly and strategically.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in a variety of situations.
• Solution-oriented; able to exercise creativity within constraints in service of the best possible
  outcome for both customers and employees.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and customer-focused environment.
• A flexible and agile professional who exercises sound judgement.
• Proven business and planning acumen.
• Analytical with a results-orientation.
• A leadership style that demonstrates effective team building.
• A professional approach that reflects humility.
• Responsible and accountable professional with a high degree of skill in project management
  supported by attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex data for various audiences.
• Demonstrated collaborative approach to work with creative problem‑solving capabilities.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic,
  religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of institutional students,
  faculty, staff, alumni, and stakeholders.

Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

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