Risk Management & Insurance Program Manager

Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

About Rice:
Boasting a 300-acre, tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.

Position Summary:
The Risk Management & Insurance Program Manager contributes to the overall leadership of the Office of Risk Management (ORM) at Rice University. Reporting to the Director, Risk Management, this position will assist and serve as the lead professional for the coordination of property and casualty insurance programs, contract reviews, the direct resolution of property and casualty claims, and support for the Director in the development, implementation, and management of all operational risk management and risk financing program initiatives and solutions. This position will collaborate with insurance brokers/consultants, insurers, and campus stakeholders across Rice in the development of comprehensive risk management and insurance programs, empowering campus departments to identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the University.

Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is a strategic professional with expertise in insurance procurement and risk management administration. They possess strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication abilities. The candidate is proactive, service-oriented, and able to manage programs autonomously, exercising discretion and judgment on behalf of the ORM.

Workplace Requirements:
This position is offered as a hybrid or partial remote role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. The in-office schedule can be adjusted based on the needs of the candidate and in coordination with the supervisor, with the exact schedule to be determined between the employee and supervisor. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change. Occasional after-hours and weekend work may be needed to respond to campus emergencies.

Hiring Range: This full-time, benefits-eligible position offers a salary range of $64,000 to $78,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 2+ years of professional work experience in property and casualty insurance, risk management, underwriting, paralegal and/or client service insurance brokerage 

  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.

  • Experience gained while obtaining a bachelor’s degree, such as student employment, internships, relevant coursework, and activities, may be included.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, insurance cove