Lead Risk Manager for Higher Education Insurance

Society for College and University Planning; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Society for College and University Planning seeks a senior risk manager to lead CSULB’s risk programs, oversee tort liability and insurance initiatives, and coordinate with university leaders, legal counsel, and stakeholders. The role focuses on identifying risks, shaping mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with university policies.

The position requires at least five years of risk management experience, strong communication skills, and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least five years of progressively responsible risk management experience, including claims management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain detailed information to diverse audiences.
• Working knowledge of computer software used in a university or professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for campus-related risk management matters and provide guidance to university stakeholders and the public.
• Assess activities, identify potential liability, and recommend strategies to reduce institutional risk.
• Interpret laws, CSU requirements, and university policies to develop risk management programs.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus stakeholders on risk requirements for student events, activities, and travel.
• Partner with Procurement to review insurance provisions in contracts and determine CSU-compliant insurance requirements.

Skills

Risk management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Society for College and University Planning seeks a senior risk manager to lead CSULB’s risk programs, oversee tort liability and insurance initiatives, and coordinate with university leaders, legal counsel, and stakeholders. The role focuses on identifying risks, shaping mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with university policies.

The position requires at least five years of risk management experience, strong communication skills, and a bachelor’s degree.