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Position Title: Administrative Assistant I
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Regular or Contingent II: Regular (PIN)
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FLSA: Exempt
Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000
Open Date: 03/29/2024
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Open Until Filled: Yes
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director of Risk Management (RM), through the adaptation of an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) culture, will support the University’s mission and vision through partnering with Human Resources, University Counsel, Facilities Management, Wellness Center, Information Technology, Research, Controller and Public Safety to limit our risks; provide support, education and training to faculty, students and staff to build risk awareness within the University.
The Director of Risk Management will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, and management for the University’s Enterprise Risk Management. Additionally, Director of Risk Management will be responsible for developing and institutionalizing a formal risk management program while incorporating the functions and administrative activities of Crisis Management/Emergency Management working in tandem with the Chief of Public Safety with respect to structure, staffing, and programing in relation to BSU’s Emergency Management Program.
The Risk Management Department will support the University by creating innovative risk management solutions, delivering quality service and recommendations to address established and emerging risks, assisting in loss prevention and mitigation via administration of the University’s insurance portfolio while also enhancing organizational resilience and continuity capabilities, and providing proactive management.
• Risk Management: Develops and implements an annual Risk Management plan with a systematic and disciplined approach. Track RM progress through setting goals aligned to the University’s strategic plan, defining and monitoring metrics, and reporting to leadership. Works with University leaders to identify, measure, treat and monitor levels of risks. Ensures success of University compliance programs by holding stakeholders accountable for their compliance responsibilities.
• Advocate and Advisor: Promotes RM and Compliance standards and best practices across all levels of the university. Advocates for risk identification and advises on risk treatment strategies. Provides advisory services to identify and address operational, compliance and strategic risks. Develops and provides education and training for culture of risk awareness. Provide recommendations on strategic decisions.
• Collaboration: Promotes cross-divisional communication and teamwork to address institutional level risks. Works with risk owners to identify emerging and untreated risks. Develops and advances process to hold risk owners accountable for risk treatment and compliance.
• Institutional and Industry Knowledge: Develop and maintain familiarity with the university’s activities to identify and evaluate all types of enterprise and compliance risks. Actively observes industry trends and best practices and communicate observations to University leaders. Aware of emerging strategic, compliance, operational, financial, and legal risks to the higher education business model. Identifies and builds on and off campus networks of risk and compliance subject matter experts for sharing knowledge and peer comparison and evaluation.
Education: • Bachelor’s degree, or higher (Bachelor’s degree in risk management, business, or public administration preferred).
Experience: • 5 – 8 years of risk management experience (Additional year of relevant risk management experience preferred).
• Proven project management experience.
• (CEM) – Certified Emergency Manager or (AEM) Associate Emergency Manager Designation preferred.
• Additional professional certifications/designations are welcome and will be considered with a combination of education and experience.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: • Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• The ideal candidate will have strong customer services skills, be an adept multi-tasker, and the ability to apply critical thinking and strong decision making.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk management theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations. Ability to problem solve and communicate effectively.
Conditions of Employment: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of due diligence background check and verification of credentials. Proof of US citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).
Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for all eligible students, faculty and staff returning to USM institutions. This protocol is subject to change.
Bowie State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Special Instructions to Applicant: Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/postings/3692
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Applicant Documents: Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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