Enterprise Risk & Insurance Programs Lead

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 86,870 - 112,932; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking an Associate Director for Enterprise Risk and Insurance Programs to lead the university's risk financing, claims administration, and ERM efforts. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, you will oversee insurance programs, analyze risk data, develop dashboards, advise campus partners, and foster a culture of risk awareness across the university.

This full-time role comes with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to shape risk strategy across a major research

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, including 2 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience supporting risk management programs, safety initiatives, or compliance-related functions in a higher education or similar environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to leverage data analytics, dashboards, and software platforms such as Origami Risk to support risk assessment, claims management, and reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Directs the administration of the University's insurance programs, including property, liability, worker's compensation, and other risk financing mechanisms, ensuring appropriate coverage and alignment with institutional risk management objectives.
• Oversees the management of insurance claims from initial reporting through resolution, including investigation, documentation, claim analysis, coordination with insurers, brokers, third-party administrators, legal counsel, and state claims representatives, as applicable.
• Provides guidance and consultation to university departments on insurance coverage, claims procedures, loss reporting, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitors claims trends and loss data to identify emerging risks, evaluate loss exposures, and recommend risk mitigation and loss prevention strategies that strengthen the University's insurance and risk management programs.
• Provides strategic coordination and oversight of the University's enterprise risk management (ERM) program by partnering with stakeholders to identify, assess, monitor, and communicate enterprise risks that may impact institutional objectives.
• Manages the institutional risk register and collaborates with university leaders and departments to evaluate strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and reputational risks, while developing and monitoring appropriate mitigation strategies and controls.
• Develops ERM reports, dashboards, and risk analytics to inform leadership decision-making, identify emerging risk trends, and support risk governance and oversight activities.
• Provides consultation, training, and risk management guidance to university stakeholders while continuously enhancing ERM frameworks, processes, tools, and reporting capabilities to strengthen organizational resilience and support institutional objectives.
• Provides guidance and technical expertise to university units, administrators, and employees on insurance requirements, contractual risk transfer provisions, and risk financing strategies, including indemnification and hold harmless clauses, waivers of subrogation, limitation of liability provisions, and other risk allocation mechanisms.
• Evaluates and advises on the scope, applicability, and adequacy of University and State of Arizona insurance programs, including property, general liability, professional liability, workers' compensation, and international travel coverage.
• Reviews complex agreements, affiliations, leases, research-related contracts, and special event activities to evaluate risk allocation and insurance implications.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify and mitigate contractual and operational risks while ensuring alignment with university policies, regulatory requirements, State of Arizona requirements, and risk management best practices.
• Leads risk analytics, exposure reporting, and program performance measurement to support insurance renewals, claims management, enterprise risk reporting, and strategic risk financing decisions.
• Develops dashboards, key risk indicators, and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement in risk management and loss prevention programs.
• Provides leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for assigned staff.
• Establishes priorities, supports professional development, and fosters a collaborative, customer-focused environment that advances departmental and institutional goals.

Skills

ERM knowledge

Claims administration

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Communication skills

COIs review

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Origami Risk

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Arizona is seeking an Associate Director for Enterprise Risk and Insurance Programs to lead the university's risk financing, claims administration, and ERM efforts. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, you will oversee insurance programs, analyze risk data, develop dashboards, advise campus partners, and foster a culture of risk awareness across the university.

This full-time role comes with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to shape risk strategy across a major research