Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duquesne University,
Duquesne University,
Duquesne University,
Duquesne University,
Duquesne University,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duquesne University,
Duquesne University,
Posted: 31-May-23
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
Salary: $82,000
Categories:
Employment Type:
Organization Type:
Required Education:
Internal Number: 10812
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs and Director of Risk Management, the Assistant Director of Risk Management will be responsible for oversight and management of various University compliance programs, for day -to- day management of the University’s insurance portfolio, and for assisting with annual insurance portfolio renewal. Work is done with considerable independence within established policies and guidelines, and reviewed through meetings, reports, analysis, and observation of results.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list is neither absolute nor restrictive, but indicates approximate duties and responsibilities which may be redefined pursuant to operational needs.
Insurance
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with University insurance brokers and carriers. In consultation with Director of Risk Management and appropriate senior management, reassess relationships on a periodic basis and assist with required RFP process as appropriate.
Work with Director of Risk Management on annual renewal effort reports, including preparation of renewal application materials in a timely and accurate manner.
Provide day-to-day management of claims and loss control activities as appropriate and maintain clear, thorough, and accurate records. Manage any related internal insurance budget expenditures in an accurate and timely manner and process all insurance-related invoices.
Establish and/or maintain appropriate claims reporting policies and provide appropriate training.
Serve as an initial point of contact for insurance related inquiries.
Remain up-to-date on insurance trends as they may relate to institutions of higher education.
Track insurance exposures/claims for trends and make appropriate mitigation recommendations.
Policy Compliance
Minors and Volunteers on Campus
- Oversee University compliance with TAP 50: Protection of Minors and the University’s Volunteer Policy.
- Ensure complete and valid forms are submitted as required by the policies.
- Develop a program to manage all required background clearances.
- Develop forms, releases, checklists, etc. for camps involving minors and similar required documents for volunteers.
Vehicle Use
- Oversee University compliance with TAP 38: Employee and Student Use of University Motor Vehicles.
- Conduct motor vehicle checks.
- Ensure complete and valid forms are submitted as required.
EthicsPoint
- Oversee University’s process for responding to EthicsPoint (anonymous reporting hotline) reports.
- Ensure reports are shared with appropriate University administrators for investigation.
- Liaise with outside investigator, as appropriate.
Training
- Develop and provide training and educational programming for all areas of responsibility.
Miscellaneous
- Manage a comprehensive website covering all areas of responsibility.
- Provide administrative support in all areas of Risk Management.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum 5-7 years of experience.
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, staff, and students.
Excellent communication, customer service, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with limited oversight to prioritize and handle simultaneous tasks while meeting deadlines.
Professional judgment, decision making, and discretion.
Strong analytical, detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to present effectively to large and small groups.
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
Preferred qualifications:
Masters’ degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited institution preferred.
Experience working in higher education.
