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Executive Director (Chicago)

University of ChicagoChicago, IL, United States

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Job Summary

This position provides leadership and direction through senior managers to identify, evaluate and plan strategies for the University's insurance programs in order to maximize protection of assets at the most economical rates and minimize effects of fortuitous loss.

Responsibilities

Directs the University's insurance programs in order to maximize protection of assets at the most economical rate and minimize effects of fortuitous loss.

Manages employees through subordinates, usually senior managers. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates.

Reports annually to the University Board of Trustees regarding University insurance programs.

Manages the claims associated with Workers Compensation, in coordination with Human Resources.

Works closely with the Executive Director of Compliance and Internal Audit on establishing a framework for University Enterprise Risk Management.

Works directly with the University of Chicago Medical Center to support their risk management needs.

Maintains sufficient reserves to pay known and incurred claims.

Coordinates safety and loss prevention services, especially those provided by insurance companies, with those provided by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety and other units.

Directs the claims management process of workers' compensation and ensures compliance with federal and state requirements.

Manages claims reporting for the University and timing submission of claims reporting to the insurance carriers.

Conducts analyses on the risk program to create a financially efficient insurance program while maximizing risk coverage.

Participates on University committees as assigned.

Participates in the operational response to emergency or crisis situations, including travel, facilities, pandemic, weather and cyber, among others.

Develops and directs risk management strategies and policies which identify, assess and mitigate the impact of risks originating from or impacting the University's portfolio of activities / interests. Manages the analysis and reporting of risk management strategies to ensure compliance with University objectives.

Oversees the negotiation of contract insurance requirements as necessary.

Performs other related work as needed.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at : http : / / securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Education : A college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience : Knowledge and skills developed through 10+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Executive Director • Chicago, IL, United States