Risk Management Coordinator, Administrative Services [R0152990]

Nevada System of Higher Education; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Spouse/Dependent tuition discounts

Wellness program

Athletics ticket discounts

RebelCard discounts

Statewide employee purchase program

Job summary

UNLV is seeking a Risk Management Coordinator in Administrative Services to safeguard university operations and assets by administering risk programs, facilitating claims, and supporting investigations.

The role reports to the Risk Manager and requires a Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years of experience, plus credentials or equivalent experience as recognized by accreditation bodies. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a pathway to professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in General business and/or insurance and risk management, or paralegal studies, from an accredited college or university.
• Credentials can be substituted by four additional years of relevant experience or an associate’s degree plus two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard university operations and assets by administering risk programs and facilitating claims.
• Support legal investigations and advance safety strategies across campus.
• Coordinate claims lifecycle and serve as primary contact for guidance and subrogation efforts.
• Oversee fleet insurance, equipment schedules, and risk mitigation activities.
• Log events for risk review, generate loss runs, and identify safety improvements and training opportunities.
• Provide coverage during team absences and manage credentialing verifications for the medical school.

Education

Bachelor's degree in General business and/or insurance and risk management, or paralegal studies

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Risk assessment tools

Claims management tools

Job description

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Risk Management Coordinator, Administrative Services [R0152990]

ROLE of the POSITION

Supervised by the Risk Manager and trained by the Risk Management and Insurance Administrator, the Risk Management Coordinator safeguards university operations and assets by administering risk programs, facilitating claims, supporting legal investigations, and advancing safety strategies.

• Claims Management & Subrogation: Administer routine property, auto, liability, and workers’ compensation claims across their full life cycle from initiation to resolution. Serve as the primary point of contact for claims guidance and actively pursue subrogation recovery.

• Investigations & Stakeholder Liaison: Gather critical documentation to support tort investigations, collaborating closely with campus partners, UNLV General Counsel, and the Attorney General’s Office and the University Police Department.

• Fleet & Equipment Oversight: Manage the UNLV fleet insurance and movable equipment schedule to ensure appropriate coverage, maintain accuracy, and prevent excess premium charges.

• Risk Review & Safety Analysis: Log major campus events for risk review, generate loss runs, and collaborate on risk analysis to identify mitigation strategies, key safety improvements, and training opportunities.

• Specialized Operations & Unit Support: Manage credentialing verifications for the Kerkorian School of Medicine, ensure operational continuity by providing coverage during team absences, pursue ongoing professional development in risk management, and execute special projects or overflow tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in General business and/or insurance and risk management, or paralegal studies, from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 0 to 2 years of experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

ACCEPTED EQUIVALENCIES FOR DEGREE REQUIREMENT

UNLV may consider additional relevant experience in place of formal education requirements:

• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, applicants may qualify with four additional years of relevant experience, or with an associate’s degree plus two additional years of relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in a higher education or public-sector environment with exposure to regulatory and institutional risk protocols is highly desired. Candidates should ideally possess a working knowledge of OSHA regulations, Fire Life Safety, Workers Comp. and public entity terminology and concepts.

Technical preferences include proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and various risk assessment and claim management tools. Additionally, preferred candidates will demonstrate strong emotional intelligence, excellent time management, and the ability to balance independent work with team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have the capacity to interpret insurance policies, deliver presentations comfortably, and actively contribute to risk awareness across the institution.

Preferred AINS (Associate In Insurance) certificate or the ability to get certified after hire within one year.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary range is $$60,350- $66,912, or commensurate with the labor market.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:

• No state income tax

• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• UNLV athletics ticket discounts

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts

• RebelCard discounts on and off campus

• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

• Connect with colleagues with shared interests

• Personal and professional development opportunities

• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard

• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact [e-mail] or visit our Veterans Webpage.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement.The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region’s diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: [phone]; Email: [e-mail], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Resume, cover letter, and three professional references

Posting Close Date

01/31/2027

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified,HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.