Associate Director, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

The University of Texas System; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas System invites applications for a leadership role in Enterprise Risk Management, reporting to the Office of Risk Management. You will develop and direct an innovative ERM program across UT System, System Administration, and affiliated institutions.

Responsibilities include facilitating stakeholder discussions, building dashboards, communicating policies, and identifying emerging risks to support strategic decisions. Exempt, 40 hours/week, immediate start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discussions with stakeholders on program structure, scope, priorities, and governance.
• Develop program reporting structure, content, and dashboard.
• Develop, communicate, and implement risk management policies and strategies.
• Identify, monitor, assess and communicate emerging risks.
• Provide consultative services to UT institutions related to Enterprise Risk Management.
• Support integration of risk considerations into business decisions and major initiatives.

Skills

Risk management

Governance & compliance

COSO ERM

ISO 31000

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management

Job description

Required Application Materials

A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third‑party vendor.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience

Hours per Week

40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hiring Department

Office of Risk Management

Purpose of Position

In consultation with UT System and institutional leadership, responsible for the development, implementation, and direction of an innovative and sustainable Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program for the UT System, System Administration, and to provide expertise and consultative services for UT institution ERM programs and facilitating a broader systemwide ERM strategy.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate discussions with stakeholders on program structure, scope, priorities, and governance.
• Facilitate internal ERM workshops.
• Develop program reporting structure, content, and dashboard.
• Develop, communicate, and implement risk management policies and strategies.
• Periodically present to stakeholders including executive leadership and the Board of Regents.
• Provide consultative services to UT institutions related to Enterprise Risk Management.
• Identify, monitor, assess and communicate emerging risks.
• Develop and conduct applicable training.
• Conduct or assist with risk assessments.
• Provide strategic insights into risk mitigation strategies.
• Support integration of risk considerations into business decisions and major initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of key governance, risk, and compliance concepts relating to enterprise risk and related guidance.
• Familiarity with enterprise risk frameworks such as COSO ERM or ISO 31000.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and maintain focus on multiple tasks while working in a team environment with a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Aptitude for identifying and interpreting enterprise risks and mitigating controls including emerging risks, key risks, performance indicators, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the UT System and institutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher Education or Health Care experience.
• Associate in Risk Management – ERM or similar certification.

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Uses standard office equipment.
• Requires occasional evening or weekend hours.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to a minimum of 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Participation in TRS is mandatory.

A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third‑party vendors. Upon request from the third‑party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information to complete the background checks.

EO/AA Statement

The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.

For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at [e-mail].