Assistant Director, Risk Management Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Risk Management has primary management and oversight of the District’s risk management and safety activities, including oversight of the daily administration of the District’s comprehensive risk management program , which includes Workers’ Compensation, General and Professional Liability, and Property and Vehicle insurance. This role supervises claims management processes, makes insurance placements and renewals, assists in identifying, developing and mitigating risks to District assets, operations, and personnel. The Assistant Director helps manage the Risk Management budget, prepares financial and operational reports for leadership and the Board, and ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual insurance requirements. The position collaborates with internal departments, legal counsel, insurers, and insurance pools to oversee claims investigations, litigation matters, and risk financing strategies. Additionally, the Assistant Director promotes a culture of safety and risk awareness through policy development, training, and communication; supports oversight of risk-related programs; and serves as a liaison to insurance partners and professional organizations to strengthen the District’s overall risk posture. Leaders at Colorado Springs School District 11 are collaborative, student-centered professionals who inspire excellence through vision, accountability, and care. They embody the District’s roadmap to success through creating environments that provide high-quality instruction, enhancing classroom focused resources, expanding our diverse school portfolio, providing excellence through experience and building connected communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in education, business, public administration or a related field
5-10+ years of risk, insurance or claims management experience
Knowledge of: Leadership, strategic planning, and organizational management principles.
District policies and relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
Budget development, financial management, and resource allocation.
Data analysis methods for evaluating program effectiveness.
Continuous improvement and change management practices.
Supervision, staff development, and performance evaluation.
Equitable workplace and people-centered organizational strategies.
Effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
Skills in: Designing, implementing, and assessing programs and initiatives.
Leading and developing staff to support a collaborative work culture.
Managing projects and resources to achieve organizational goals.
Using data and metrics to drive decisions and improvements.
Communicating clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Building strong relationships and fostering cross-departmental collaboration.
Prioritizing tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to: Exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions in complex situations.
Advance departmental and district strategic goals.
Apply strategies that enhance employee experience and organizational consistency
Identify and implement sustainable operational improvements.
Promote professionalism, accountability, and continuous learning.
Adapt to evolving priorities with flexibility and initiative.
Represent the district with integrity and alignment to its mission.

Nice To Haves

qualification in ARM, CRM, or similar risk management certification; may be required within a specified timeframe after hire
additional professional insurance designations and licences
experience in K–12 education or government operations
bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or other district-identified languages)