Posting Detail Information

Working TitleDirector of Risk Management & Insurance

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401550AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleSenior Management Level I

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$130,000-$140,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date11/04/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/15/2024

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The goals of the Office of Risk Management & Insurance are to develop and manage programs to monitor, reduce or lessen the impact of CSU losses, and to provide risk management support campus wide.

Position Summary

​​The goals of the Office of Risk Management & Insurance are to develop and manage programs to monitor, reduce or lessen the impact of CSU losses, to provide risk management support campus- wide and determine whether the university’s risk appetite and risk mitigation measures are in line with CSU’s strategic goals, mission and values. The Director/ Chief Risk Officer for the Office of Risk Management & Insurance is the primary individual responsible for the organization’s risk management policies, objectives and initiatives, and is the top risk expert at CSU . This position is also responsible for the goals of the department, performance of its vendors, and management of staff. Position is responsible for managing CSU’s property and casualty self-insurance program. The department comprises of experts in the field of insurance, ergonomics, liability, workers compensation, risk management, business continuity planning and temporary modified duty. Position seeks ways to optimize risk decision making using a multiple techniques and solutions, including collaboration and relationship building. ​

Position reports to the AVP of Safety and Risk Services. Position is responsible for the overall operations for RMI . RMI is responsible for workers compensation, ergonomics, CPR / AEDs, temporary modified duty, business continuity planning, institutional risk management, risk management, insurance, certificates of insurance, claims management, international travel, emergency response for international incidents (employees), drones, auto insurance, and alcohol at special events.

Given nature of position, position is expected to have a wide latitude of managerial authority and decision making responsibilities.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field (i.e. Law, Insurance) and 5 years of experience in Risk Management and Insurance.

• ​Minimum of 3 years’ progressive supervisory and management experience

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field (i.e. Law, Insurance)

• Demonstrated experience in managing self-insurance programs and commercial insurance portfolios.

• Experience in contract review and indemnification processes.

• Experience in workers’ compensation program oversight.

• Skills in financial modeling, reserve development, and forecasting.

• Proven ability to lead and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry trends and best practices.

• Advanced skills in financial modeling, reserve development, and forecasting.

Diversity Statement

Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryInsurance Program Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Manage CSU’s Property & Casualty self-insurance program.

• Develop, implement, monitor, and administer self-insurance program. Determine appropriateness of expense, set 5-year projections, model and predict reserve development, and set metrics to measure the effectiveness of reserves.

• Periodically review and determine whether self-insurance or commercial insurance coverage is the best mechanism for financing risk. Review appropriateness of retentions and deductibles.

• Project manage the University’s annual insurance renewals, review coverage forms, premiums, and provide instructions to bind coverage. Ensure no lapse or unforeseen gaps in coverage.

• Insurance (as a general duty encompassing the above points).

Percentage Of Time25

Job Duty CategoryContract and Indemnification Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Review of insurance provisions in CSU sponsored program, vendor, partner, and facilities contracts. Provide training and support for FTE support.

• All contracts that require CSU indemnification obligations have to be assessed, reviewed, and approved by RMI .

• Requests for CSU certificates of insurance require review and approval. Position has trained FTE to complete this function. Provide support, training, and back up for FTE .

• Contract review (as a general duty encompassing the above points).

Percentage Of Time25

Job Duty CategoryRisk Management and Business Continuity

Duty/Responsibility

• Advice to departments, programs, on drafting risk management plans, providing advice on identification of risk, and implementation of risk treatment plans.

• Approves drone requests by third parties. Collects information on all CSU -owned drones to ensure adequate drone liability coverage.

• Provides risk management best practices recommendations to departments or programs that involve minors.

• Assists in the identification of risk, and risk treatment plans to minimize risk of harm to individuals. Collaborates with other campus professionals ( EHS , CSUPD , Facilities).

• Alcohol beverage event support.

• Reasonable Suspicion of Impairment testing program.

• Committee support.

• Vendor management – Broker, Third Party Administrator, RMIS . Responsible for selection and appointment of vendors, ensuring contractual performance obligations.

• Workers Compensation – Oversight of program. Quarterly claim reviews, KPI metrics, and ergonomics program oversight. CSU is self-insured in Colorado but purchases insurance for out-of-state operations and DBA exposures.

• International Risk Management, including chairing ITOC , supervision of International Risk Manager, emergency response coordination for international emergencies, and institutional risk management framework implementation.

• Institutional Risk Management framework implementation, leading Taskforce, or a committee, reporting and recommendations to leadership, maintaining CSU’s Institutional Risk Register, and providing reports on institutional risks.

Percentage Of Time25

Job Duty CategoryRegulatory Compliance and Reporting

Duty/Responsibility

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Colorado WC Self-Insurance Permit, US DOL DBA Permission to Self-Insure).

• Prepare and present risk management presentations and training on various topics (e.g., Insurance 101, business continuity, authorized field trip risk management plans).

• Budget oversight, including RMI operations budget, insurance mandatory costs, charges to Non RI departments, oversight of a $6M self-insurance reserve program, and preparation of 5-year projections and forecasts.

• Supervision of staff, training of staff, professional development of staff. Ensure staff are meeting performance and deliverables, have necessary training, and support their professional development objectives.

Percentage Of Time25

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactTommy Crews: tcrews@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

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Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents