Carleton College · 1 day ago
Risk and Insurance Manager
Northfield, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $89K/yr
3+ years expCarleton College is a private liberal arts college located in Northfield, Minnesota, and they are seeking a Risk and Insurance Manager. This role is responsible for coordinating and leading the insurance and risk management functions, ensuring comprehensive coverage and compliance while advising college leadership on risk assessment and policy practices.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Routinely survey the risk environment of the College to ensure appropriate insurance coverage is maintained to mitigate identified risks
Manage all aspects of the College’s insurance programs, including property, liability, auto, cyber security, global travel, student health and other necessary coverages
Act as the primary liaison with third-party service providers, including insurance brokers, underwriters, and the insurance consortium
Represent the College in the annual and ongoing negotiation of all insurance contracts and renewals
Bind insurance coverage for the College annually
Coordinate requests for Certificates of Insurance with the Business Office
Oversee the administration, record-keeping, and compliance of insurance policies
Manage and process insurance claims through to resolution, working with campus leadership, relevant departments and external providers
Coordinate the annual evaluation and renewal of student health insurance in consultation with the Student Health and Counseling Center and the Human Resources Office
Maintain insurance, premium, legal, loss, claims, and related risk management records
Lead, facilitate, and advise departments in designing and implementing risk management programs and controls
Provide risk management assessment of new programs and activities and recommend effective risk controls or mitigation measures
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to risk and insurance
Work with operational departments to administer campus-wide safety and risk programs and provide appropriate follow-up to address issues contributing to unsafe practices or environments
Co-Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of the College’s ERM framework with the Associate Vice President for Campus Services
Identify, assess, and analyze potential risks across all areas of the institution, including business, academic, research, and operational activities
Facilitate risk assessment workshops and collaborate with departments to identify and evaluate key risks
Develop and maintain a college-wide risk register, documenting risks, potential impacts, and mitigation strategies
Monitor and track the implementation of risk mitigation plans and their effectiveness
Provide advisory services to identify and address operational, compliance, and strategic risks
Develop and deliver education and training programs to cultivate a culture of risk awareness and promote appropriate risk mitigation activities across the College
Prepare and present regular reports on the status of ERM initiatives and key risks to college leadership, Board of Trustees and other relevant committees
Continuously monitor emerging risks and trends in higher education and recommend adjustments to the ERM program
Work with operational and academic departments to contribute to the development and coordination of a college-wide business continuity plan to maintain functional operations during and/or following disruptive events
Participate on college crisis management team and critical incident response working group as needed
Participate in the Campus Safety Committee
Contract review, collaborate with the Business office to identify potential contracting risks and determine appropriate insurance requirements
Serve as document manager for all insurance and risk management functions, ensuring adherence to document retention guidelines
Participate as a member of the University risk management and insurance association (URMIA). Attend regional and national conference as needed for ongoing professional development
Support Carleton’s Emergency Operations Plan, including department Continuity of Operations plans
Responsible for the appropriate use of high-risk data and close collaboration with the cyber security team
May be required to serve as an authorized college driver
Undertake special projects and assignments as directed by the Associate Vice President for Campus Services
Qualification
Required
Candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, risk management, insurance, or a related field and 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, insurance, audit, compliance or related experience in these fields, or 9+ of progressively responsible experience in risk management, insurance, audit, compliance or related experience in will be considered for Grade 12
Candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, risk management, insurance, or a related field and 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, insurance, audit, compliance or related experience in these fields, or 12+ of progressively responsible experience in risk management, insurance, audit, compliance or related experience in will be considered for Grade 13
Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and managing an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework
Experience managing a comprehensive range of insurance programs, including property, liability, and workers' compensation
Experience in managing relationships with insurance brokers, underwriters, and other third-party service providers
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for diverse audiences
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with risk management information systems
Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
Professional certification in risk management (e.g., CRM, ARM, ERM)
Experience working in higher education or a similar complex organization
Benefits
A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution.
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
Paid time-off, including 20 vacation days, 8 paid holidays, 3, floating holidays, 2 weather days, and extra days at the end of the calendar year to make a continuous week off before New Year’s.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees.
A dependent tuition program after six years of service.
Company
Carleton College
Carleton College is a school in Northfield.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
2019-02-26Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Dan Stephans
Director of Systems and Infrastructure
Kelsey Deshler
Chief Investment Officer
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