Risk Management Coordinator, Administrative Services [R0152990]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking a Risk Management Coordinator for Administrative Services. This role, supervised by the Risk Manager and trained by the Risk Management and Insurance Administrator, is responsible for safeguarding university operations and assets. The coordinator will administer risk programs, facilitate claims, support legal investigations, and advance safety strategies. Key responsibilities include managing claims (property, auto, liability, workers' compensation), serving as a liaison for claims guidance, pursuing subrogation recovery, gathering documentation for tort investigations, collaborating with campus partners and legal offices, managing the UNLV fleet insurance and movable equipment schedule, logging campus events for risk review, generating loss runs, conducting risk analysis, managing credentialing verifications for the Kerkorian School of Medicine, ensuring operational continuity, pursuing professional development in risk management, and executing special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in General business and/or insurance and risk management, or paralegal studies, from an accredited college or university.
0 to 2 years of experience.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a higher education or public-sector environment with exposure to regulatory and institutional risk protocols.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, Fire Life Safety, Workers Comp. and public entity terminology and concepts.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and various risk assessment and claim management tools.
Strong emotional intelligence.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to balance independent work with team collaboration.
Capacity to interpret insurance policies.
Ability to deliver presentations comfortably.
Ability to actively contribute to risk awareness across the institution.
AINS (Associate In Insurance) certificate or the ability to get certified after hire within one year.

Responsibilities

Administer routine property, auto, liability, and workers' compensation claims across their full life cycle from initiation to resolution.
Serve as the primary point of contact for claims guidance and actively pursue subrogation recovery.
Gather critical documentation to support tort investigations, collaborating closely with campus partners, UNLV General Counsel, and the Attorney General’s Office and the University Police Department.
Manage the UNLV fleet insurance and movable equipment schedule to ensure appropriate coverage, maintain accuracy, and prevent excess premium charges.
Log major campus events for risk review, generate loss runs, and collaborate on risk analysis to identify mitigation strategies, key safety improvements, and training opportunities.
Manage credentialing verifications for the Kerkorian School of Medicine.
Ensure operational continuity by providing coverage during team absences.
Pursue ongoing professional development in risk management.
Execute special projects or overflow tasks as assigned.