Director of Risk Management

Oberlin College

Oberlin (OH)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Oberlin College is seeking a Director of Risk Management to lead the college’s risk program and privacy/compliance efforts. The role partners with senior leadership to develop policies, frameworks, and reporting that identify, analyze, and mitigate risk across the institution.

Responsibilities include leading risk management activities, advising the Board and senior executives, coordinating internal investigations, and aligning risk management with strategic priorities while ensuring regulatory

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.
Experience with internal investigations, including workplace and ethics complaints.
Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead risk management committee meetings and develop risk treatments.
Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures to mitigate risk.
Support the Board of Trustees and Risk Management & Audit Committee with reporting and materials.
Advise the Office of the VP, General Counsel & Secretary on compliance and risk issues.
Assist with Title IX, Title VI, and civil rights investigations and support ongoing compliance initiatives.

Skills

Risk management

Internal investigations

Public speaking

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy development

Relationship management

Google/Microsoft Office

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Director of Risk Management

Job Summary

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.

Risk Management

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

The successful candidate will have: 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 Enterprise Risk Management experience. 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.

Compensation

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

Completed application will consist of a cover letter, resume, and list of references.

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