Risk Management Analyst

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information work experience and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed the software is intelligent but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the My Experience section you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV as well as all other supporting documentation in the My Experience section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Risk Management the Risk Management Analyst is an experienced professional in insurance and risk management. This role manages and improves operations for the universitys broad insurance and liability portfolio (property auto athletics crime cyber fine arts professional and other lines as applicable.) and serves as a liaison with the NJ State Colleges and Universities insurance consortium. The Risk Manager also supports enterprise risk management initiatives by supporting the development of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework contributing to risk assessments and advising campus stakeholders on risk and insurance related matters.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Insurance

• Assist in managing the insurance and liability portfolio across property auto athletics crime cyber fine arts professional and other lines as applicable.

• Support the insurance policy renewal process by engaging with various departments to collect required information and submit accurate and timely applications.

• Manage and resolve insurance claims working with insurers legal counsel and campus stakeholders.

• Act as liaison and maintain relationships with the consortium risk manager and third-party service providers (brokers insurers state insurance administrators etc.).

• Review contracts policies and university activities to ensure appropriate coverage and compliance.

• Provide risk advisory services to departments and senior leadership.

• Assist in insurance and liability portfolio budget planning and financial analysis.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and recommend process improvements in risk management and insurance operations ensuring efficiency accuracy and compliance.

• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to evaluate current procedures and introduce standardized practices for risk and insurance related processes.

• Monitor industry best practices and emerging technologies to recommend enhancements to university risk management operations.

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

• Support the Director of Risk Management in developing and implementing the universitys ERM framework.

• Contribute to risk assessments reporting and communication of risk priorities.

• Assist in training and support risk awareness initiatives across the university.

Other

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Bachelors degree in business risk management insurance or a related field from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in risk management insurance or claims administration.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex insurance programs and claims independently.

• Experience managing a comprehensive range of insurance programs including property and liability.

• Experience improving risk management processes and systems.

• Exposure to enterprise risk management concepts.

• Experience with Risk Management Information Systems.

• Detail oriented with strong analytical organizational problem-solving and project management skills.

• Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work well with all levels of management and able to handle diverse customer interactions with professionalism and respect.

PREFERRED

• Professional license certification or designation related to or demonstrating competency in risk management (RIMS-CRMP ARM CPCU AINS CRM CSRM).

• Knowledge of risk frameworks (e.g. COSO ISO NIST).

• Experience in higher education or public sector organizations.

• Familiarity with NJ Tort Claims Act and New Jersey insurance regulations.

• Knowledge of and/or professional license certification or designation related to or demonstrating competency in project management or process improvement (e.g. PMP Six Sigma).

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and/or Google Workspace (Forms Drive).

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits including health insurance retirement plans and tuition assistance. For further details please visit:

Montclair State University considers factors such as but not limited to scope and responsibilities of the position candidates relevant work experience education skills and internal equity when extending an offer.

Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is withina CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.

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Contact Information:

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Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged committed to democracy and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

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