Assistant Vice President Risk Management

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

9h • $129,000 - $185,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) will report directly to the CFO & Treasurer. As a member of the management team, the AVP of Risk Management will oversee, manage, and provide strategic direction to Temple’s Office of Risk Management. The AVP of Risk Management, partnering with several key internal departments and optimizing external relationships, will evaluate and manage Temple’s risk exposure while balancing the needs of departments, units, colleges, and schools.
Temple’s Risk Management Department is responsible for the management of all insurance programs (except Workers’ Compensation) and the associated activities related to the insurance programs. The AVP, Risk Management, will be an active participant in university risk retention and insurance decisions. This position oversees the management of Temple’s global health, safety, and security program, including domestic and international travel for faculty, students, and staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review.
Cover letter and current resume required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management or related field
• At least seven (7) years of progressive Risk Management experience. Previous Risk Management experience for an entity with multiple locations.
• Knowledge of insurance markets and experience navigating challenging markets.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Management within an insurance program for an entity with at least $500MM operating budget.
• Ability to assess risk based on data provided from internal and external sources and provide a comprehensive risk strategy.
• Proven track record of fostering relationships across all levels and operating through influence, with the confidence to formulate, advocate, and drive ideas forward.
• Executive-level decision-making and implementation ability.
• Demonstrated continuous education in the Risk Management field.
• Develop and document new processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with handling time-sensitive responsibilities.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with a high-level of integrity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Risk Management or related field.
• Associate in Risk Management certification.
• Risk Management experience in a higher education industry.
• International risk management/global healthy, safety, and security experience

Responsibilities

• Actively manages and directs involvement in all activities associated with the annual renewal of the Temple’s insurance programs.
• Leads an OCIP program for capital projects. Coordinate all insurance carrier inspections, site safety visits, and construction project plan reviews, collaborating with Facilities, Project Delivery Group, and University Counsel.
• Reviews all carrier loss runs at least quarterly for accuracy and performs loss trend analyses. Act upon any discrepancies and trends identified.
• Reviews and amends various types of contracts, provides insurance requirements, and identifies any risks and risk mitigation strategies needed to ensure compliance with Temple’s policies
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures as applicable for all areas of direct responsibility and assists in the development of other Office of Risk Management policies as applicable.
• Global Health, Safety, and Security (“GHSS”)Oversees collaboration between Risk Management, GHSS, Education Abroad, Temple Japan, Temple Rome, other applicable departments/units/schools/colleges, and Temple's emergency services provider and international health insurance.
• In coordination with the Director and Assistant Director, manages Temple’s emergency services provider and traveler medical insurance plan.
• Collaborates with the Director and Assistant Director to manage medical cases, including evacuation and repatriation of remains.
• Oversees and reviews global health, safety, and security training programs developed by GHSS staff for international travelers.
• Contact the Temple's emergency services provider and traveler medical insurance provider to ensure 24/7 coverage.
• Youth Programming
• Provides guidance with internal policies and statutory requirements for third-party youth events.
• Participates in Temple’s advisory council for youth programming events.
• Risk Management Team
• Manages a team of four (4) full-time direct reports: Director of Global Health, Safety, and Security, Assistant Director of Global Health, Safety, and Security, Coordinator of Global Health, Safety, and Security, and Manager, Risk Management Also oversees one (1) part-time Claims Manager.
• Mentors and provides opportunities for Risk Management team members to increase knowledge and accelerate career growth.

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees