Assistant Vice President for Risk Management

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Vice President for Risk Management

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM FA - Office of Operations (Brandi Roberts (00004034))

   

Work Location:

0310 LSU Student Union

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

The Assistant Vice President for Risk Management is responsible for implementing and managing a comprehensive risk mitigation program. As part of an ongoing risk autonomy initiative, responsibilities also include developing and directing University insurance programs and leading a team of Risk Management Analysts.  

Job Responsibilities:

30%- Risk Mitigation:  Responsible for creation, implementation, and continuous monitoring of a risk management plan that will identify, assess, and prioritize University risks.  Also responsible for negotiating risk assumption, retention, transfer, and/or any other strategies on behalf of all campus departments, leadership, stakeholders, and insurance providers to appropriately manage and mitigate risk.

30%- Operations: Responsible for developing and directing University insurance programs including, but not limited to, Workers' Compensation, Property ($2 Billion TIV), Automobile, General Liability, and related insurance programs. Responsible for developing and maintaining all risk management/insurance related procedures, standards, and policies on a continuing basis.  Develops and implements annual proposals for the procurement and renewal of insurance coverage, broker, third party administrator, and other services necessary.

20%-Research: Responsible for the design and implementation of solutions, through collaborative relationships with University stakeholders, which address the unique risks posed by various University programs and activities. Reviews unit controlled projects and agreements for risk and insurance aspects of concern to the University.  Responsible for developing information about the incidence and cost of risk and insurance to the University for use by leadership in decision making.

20%- Leadership:  Responsible for the risk management and insurance services of the University to ensure alignment with the overall mission, strategic goals, and objectives. Supervises and directs staff within the area on prioritizing projects and other work to maintain an appropriate risk posture for the University. Completes other duties as assigned by Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff of Finance and Administration and University leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with ten years in Higher Education or Risk Management, insurance, or related environment. Demonstrated supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree with ten (10) years of experience managing captive insurance programs, development of university risk programs, negotiating insurance contractual arrangements and claims management experience.

Additional requirements: This position is emergency and operation essential.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please submit cover letter, resume, and 3 references. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary range, please contact Brandi Roberts at 225-578-5813 or brobert1@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

May 20, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

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