Risk Manager

CSU Careers • Fullerton, CA

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About The Position

The Risk Management department within the Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence assesses and addresses risks to maximize opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to engage in activities that further the University's mission. Through collaborative efforts, we also promote compliance with various federal and state regulations and CSU policies. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Risk Manager (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. The Risk Manager is responsible for contributing to the development, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive risk management program that identifies opportunities and minimizes exposure to unwarranted operational, financial, legal, and reputational risks. This position serves as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director, Risk Management and Compliance, on institutional risk. This position also plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and CSU system policies related to risk and safety. The Risk Manager provides leadership in both the management of insurance programs offered through the California State University Risk Management Authority (CSURMA) and claims administration. This role partners with CSU systemwide risk management and CSURMA’s third-party administrators to determine appropriate insurance coverages, maintain effective claims resolution, and achieve cost containment. The Risk Manager analyzes claims trends, identifies areas of loss exposure, and implements strategies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for identified areas of responsibility. This position also monitors changes in laws and regulations and assesses institutional impact. Responsible for several reports, including the University’s annual risk report and contingent liabilities assessment. In addition, the position supports institutional compliance by ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and systemwide laws, regulations and policies related to risk and insurance. The Risk Manager collaborates closely with systemwide and campus partners—including CSU’s Office of General Counsel, Environmental Health and Safety, Contracts and Procurement, CSUF Police Department, Center for Internships and Community Engagement, and the Office of Events and Facilities Use—to address compliance obligations, support audits and investigations, and ensure appropriate risk acceptance or mitigation. The Risk Manager is responsible for designing and delivering training programs to promote risk awareness and compliance across campus. This position will also develop communication materials, guidelines, and tools to support risk management efforts. The Risk Manager serves as an advisor to campus leadership, providing guidance on risk acceptance and mitigation strategies, insurance requirements, and compliance considerations for university operations, programs, and events. This role promotes a culture of risk awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement across the institution. The Risk Manager will build strong outreach to and partnerships with academic, student affairs, and administrative units across the University, including leading or participating in cross-functional committees related to risk and compliance. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Risk Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, insurance, compliance, or related field.
• Experience developing or supporting enterprise risk management programs.
• Knowledge of insurance administration, claims management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and a professional certification (e.g., Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or equivalent) are preferred.
• Experience in the CSU system, higher education, or the public sector is highly desirable, along with familiarity with Cal/OSHA and other higher education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive risk management program
• Serving as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director, Risk Management and Compliance, on institutional risk
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and CSU system policies related to risk and safety
• Providing leadership in the management of insurance programs offered through the California State University Risk Management Authority (CSURMA) and claims administration
• Partnering with CSU systemwide risk management and CSURMA’s third-party administrators to determine appropriate insurance coverages, maintain effective claims resolution, and achieve cost containment
• Analyzing claims trends, identifying areas of loss exposure, and implementing strategies to reduce risk and improve outcomes
• Monitoring changes in laws and regulations and assessing institutional impact
• Preparing reports, including the University’s annual risk report and contingent liabilities assessment
• Supporting institutional compliance by ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and systemwide laws, regulations and policies related to risk and insurance
• Collaborating with systemwide and campus partners to address compliance obligations, support audits and investigations, and ensure appropriate risk acceptance or mitigation
• Designing and delivering training programs to promote risk awareness and compliance across campus
• Developing communication materials, guidelines, and tools to support risk management efforts
• Advising campus leadership on risk acceptance and mitigation strategies, insurance requirements, and compliance considerations
• Promoting a culture of risk awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Building strong outreach to and partnerships with academic, student affairs, and administrative units
• Leading or participating in cross-functional committees related to risk and compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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