SENIOR DIRECTOR, ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT

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Department
Campus Auxiliaries and Airlie
Time Type
Full time
Job Type
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Work Modality
Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days / Week)
Union
: Summary
The Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Management develops the University's Enterprise Risk Management strategy, governance and management tools necessary to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor operational and strategic risks. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Business Services, the Senior Director works with University leaders to establish and manage the Enterprise Risk Management architecture for the University. The Senior Director monitors all operational risk management activities, risks within the University's business units and reports on these risks to the Assistant Vice President of Business Services. The Senior Director is responsible for managing the University's insurance, risk management, safety, compliance and emergency planning functions. The Senior Director serves on the University's Threat Assessment, and Enterprise Risk Management teams and provides advice to all University stakeholders on mitigating risk.
Essential Functions
Develop and execute a comprehensive Enterprise risk management strategy aligned with the University's objectives, including management of the annual enterprise risk assessment.
Manage and develop policies, frameworks, and processes for identifying, assessing, managing, and mitigating Enterprise risks across all business units, including the establishment and maintenance of enterprise risk tolerance.
Regularly update Enterprise risk assessments and profiles, presenting findings to the University leadership.
Oversee the management of ongoing issues by working with internal audit, legal, information technology and business unit teams to address any organizational, regulatory or enterprise risks.
Manages the risk management function of the University.
Insurance Strategy and Administration
Responsible for developing insurance strategy by aligning insurance plan with enterprise risk strategy, and based on input from university leadership.
Plans for and manages the University's coverage elections, student health insurance, and other insurance programs.
Develops annual renewal strategy and proactively identifies risk mitigation tactics and techniques to secure favorable rates and renewals for the University.
Provides advice and guidance to Risk Management department on administration of risk program, insurance matters, exceptions management, policy and compliance matters.
Emergency Preparedness Planning
Co-leads the development and implementation of campus wide emergency preparedness plans with the Assistant Vice President of Business Services and Assistant Vice President of University Safety and University Police.
Supervision and Management
Manages the Enterprise Risk Management team, including supervision for three direct reports.
Supervisory Responsibility
Associate Director of Risk Management & Global Safety.
Director of Global Safety & Compliance.
Assistant Director, Environmental Health and Safety.
Developing Plans.
Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
Thinking Broadly.
Managing Talent.
Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
35 hours per week.
Salary Range
170,000 - $185,000 annually.
Required Education And Experience
8-10 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Education And Experience
Masters degree or equivalent.
Travel Required
Occasional travel may be required.
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. to learn about American Universitys unique benefit options.
Other Details
Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Contact Us
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