Montclair State University · 9 hours ago
Risk Management Analyst
Montclair, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expMontclair State University is seeking a Risk Management Analyst to manage and improve operations for the university’s insurance and liability portfolio. The role involves supporting enterprise risk management initiatives and advising campus stakeholders on risk and insurance matters.
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Responsibilities
Assist in managing the insurance and liability portfolio across property, auto, athletics, crime, cyber, fine arts, professional, and other lines as applicable
Support the insurance policy renewal process by engaging with various departments to collect required information and submit accurate and timely applications
Manage and resolve insurance claims, working with insurers, legal counsel, and campus stakeholders
Act as liaison and maintain relationships with the consortium risk manager and third-party service providers (brokers, insurers, state insurance administrators, etc.)
Review contracts, policies, and university activities to ensure appropriate coverage and compliance
Provide risk advisory services to departments and senior leadership
Assist in insurance and liability portfolio budget planning and financial analysis
Identify and recommend process improvements in risk management and insurance operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to evaluate current procedures and introduce standardized practices for risk and insurance related processes
Monitor industry best practices and emerging technologies to recommend enhancements to university risk management operations
Support the Director of Risk Management in developing and implementing the university’s ERM framework
Contribute to risk assessments, reporting, and communication of risk priorities
Assist in training and support risk awareness initiatives across the university
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, risk management, insurance, or a related field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in risk management, insurance, or claims administration
Demonstrated expertise in managing complex insurance programs and claims independently
Experience managing a comprehensive range of insurance programs including property and liability
Experience improving risk management processes and systems
Exposure to enterprise risk management concepts
Experience with Risk Management Information Systems
Detail oriented with strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills
Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work well with all levels of management and able to handle diverse customer interactions with professionalism and respect
Preferred
Professional license, certification, or designation related to or demonstrating competency in risk management (RIMS-CRMP, ARM, CPCU, AINS, CRM, CSRM)
Knowledge of risk frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO, NIST)
Experience in higher education or public sector organizations
Familiarity with NJ Tort Claims Act and New Jersey insurance regulations
Knowledge of and/or professional license, certification, or designation related to or demonstrating competency in project management or process improvement (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google Workspace (Forms, Drive)
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Company
Montclair State University
Montclair State University is a school in Montclair.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.41MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024-07-09Grant· $0.73M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Benjamin Durant
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations
Jerry DeSanto, Ed.D.
Interim CIO/VP Information Technology
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