Executive Director of Risk Advisory & Insurance Services

Executive Director of Risk Advisory & Insurance Services

Finance, Risk Advisory & Insurance Services (RAIS)

Full Time

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Associate Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer, the Executive Director of Risk Advisory & Insurance Services (RAIS) oversees the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) activities for the University of California, San Francisco. The Executive Director serves as principal advisor to UCSF's executive and senior leadership on loss prevention strategies and, through its direct reports, provides risk advisory and insurance services, serving stakeholders throughout UCSF Campus and Health system. The position functions with maximum independence in designing, implementing, and monitoring loss control programs. The Executive Director of Risk Advisory & Insurance Services (RAIS) is the senior-most risk leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive, enterprise-wide risk management and insurance strategy across the consolidated UCSF enterprise. Excluding Professional Medical and Hospital Liability and Workers' Compensation, this position commands oversight of UCSF risk programs across diverse environments, including primary and satellite campuses and medical facilities located in San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital - Oakland, UCSF Fresno, other regional sites and international operations. This is a highly visible, mission-critical leadership role that requires deep experience in strategic risk management, exceptional executive advising skills, and the ability to influence culture and policy across complex organizations. The Executive Director will serve as a trusted thought partner to UCSF's most senior leaders, contributing to the institution's resilience and long-term success. The Executive Director serves as UCSF's chief risk strategist and a key advisor to the Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor, Deans, Chairs, UCSF Health leadership, and UC Office of the President. In this capacity, the Executive Director :

• Shapes institutional risk tolerance and advises on critical matters with significant operational, reputational, and financial impact.
• Builds consensus among diverse senior stakeholders and influences institutional direction on high-stakes risk decisions.
• Provides expert guidance on emerging risks including those related to international operations, large-scale construction projects, and clinical research.
• Acts as a trusted voice and strategic partner in times of crisis, sensitive investigations, or potential liability exposure.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $118,300 - $268,900 (Annual Rate).

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Department Description

The Risk Advisory & Insurance Services (RAIS) department is responsible for strategies, systems, programs, and policies to identify and mitigate risk in order to protect UCSF's human, financial and physical assets. The department educates and advises UCSF decision-makers on potential risks and mitigation strategies relating to general liability, employment practices liability, construction, property non-construction, auto liability, cyber and privacy, travel, foreign liability, clinical trials, clinical research subject injury liability. The department also procures construction and clinical trials insurance services for UCSF Campus and UCSF Health to protect organizational assets. RAIS is part of the UCSF Finance organization.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

License / Certification

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000328 ENTERPRISE RISK MGR 2

Job Category

Financial, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Center Building (SF)

Work Style

Flexible

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, Onsite 3 days / week

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