Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Risk Management is responsible for performing executive level supervision and oversight of a comprehensive risk and claims management program for the Board of Education through complex risk management strategies that will eliminate or mitigate risks of injury and property damage. Responsibilities also include providing routine liaison between the Chief Financial Officer and other school divisions, groups of departments, auditors and other state and county officials.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leads the development of the Board’s risk management strategy to eliminate or mitigate risk and financial exposure from auto liability, property and workers compensation claims;
- Develops an operational framework for the Office of Risk Management;
- Plans, designs and implements risk management processes, policies and procedures to effectively manage the claims and requests from all schools and offices;
- Establishes procedures for monitoring its operation and making changes when necessary, with a focus on continuous process improvement;
- Partners with General Counsel and other executive level staff within PGCPS and Prince George's County Government with the investigation, evaluation and resolution of claims and lawsuits, as well as assessing any potential impacts to the risk management fund;
- Serves as subject matter expert in all risk management related matters;
- Initiates and develops overall objectives for the unit, assessing needs, establishing priorities and developing specific objectives and strategies;
- Ensures organizational compliance with federal, state and county regulatory agencies and statutes;
- Maintains effective communication within the unit;
- Develops personnel for maximum effectiveness;
- Approves and monitors the expenditure of funds;
- Interprets Board policies and procedures to staff and recommends to the Chief Financial Officer policies and procedures pertinent to the operation of the unit within the division;
- Attends and/or conducts system-wide meetings at various levels; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of investigations, insurance, risks and hazards, and safety and prevention programs;
- Knowledge of the principles of property and casualty insurance, legal and liability concepts;
- Effective and diplomatic negotiating skills;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external officials, exercising tact, diplomacy and good judgment;
- Strong leadership skills and administrative competency; and
- Ability to communicate and present effectively both orally and in writing; effective human relations skills.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in risk management, industrial engineering, business administration or a closely related field required; Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, insurance brokerage, risk analysis, loss prevention and/or claims adjusting required. A minimum of three (3) years of litigation experience as well as previous experience in the education sector preferred.
Certification:
Accredited insurance certification such as state property & casualty license (P&C), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM) preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversees and provides guidance and direction to the unit staff.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information:
None.
