Risk Management Specialist - Environmental Health & Safety

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University seeks a Risk Management Specialist in Environmental Health & Safety, located in Tallahassee, FL. The role focuses on coordinating university insurance programs, claims activities, and risk mitigation strategies.

You will review policies, advise on coverage, maintain insured-item databases, and support contract risk language to protect university interests. Responsibilities include providing training across the university community, guiding loss prevention efforts, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalently six years of relevant experience.
• Experience coordinating automobile and general liability claims preferred.
• Ability to interpret insurance policies and contract language.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Department of Financial Services self-insurance programs (auto & general liability).
• Coordinate brokered commercial insurance products (excluding equipment breakdown) including coverage, claims, reporting, and billing.
• Provide guidance and training to university departments and claimants on insurance policies and claim filing.

Skills

Insurance coordination

Claims coordination

Risk assessment

Policy review

Training & guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Job description

Job Title: Risk Management Specialist - Environmental Health & Safety

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 59569

Department

Environmental Health & Safety

Manage and coordinate Department of Financial Services Self Insurance Trust Fund insurance programs (automobile and general liability) to include claims coordination, reporting, billing, and litigation support. Manage and coordinate Department of Management Services brokered commercial insurance products (excluding equipment breakdown) to include securing coverage, claims coordination, reporting, and billing. Provide guidance and training to the university community and claimants concerning insurance policies and claim filing procedures.

Review insurance policies to determine coverage and applicability. Provide customer service and technical guidance to University departments concerning the purchase of insurance. Maintain database of insured items for billing requirements. Process, prepare, and submit business or government forms, such as submitting applications for coverage to insurance carriers. Review insurance language in contracts to ensure the University's interests are adequately covered.

Provide the university community guidance for identification of exposures and potential risks through analysis of claims and other indicators, and assist in the development and implementation of programs to mitigate those areas, to include policy and procedure development, and training. Provide risk avoidance, control, transfer, and retention guidance to the university community.

Cross-train on duties of the University Risk Manager. Maintain knowledge of current and evolving risk management, risk avoidance, control, transfer, and retention strategies through ongoing professional development.

Provide subrogation coordination and support to the University and the affected department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing and coordinating automobile and general liability claims at the commercial level

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news! Learn more about our university and campuses.

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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position is being readvertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.