RISK MANAGER – Midlands State University (MSU) 117 views

Vacancy

RISK AND LOSS CONTROL DEPARTMENT

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management and Insurance.
Master’s degree in Risk Management and Insurance.
At least three years’ experience in a risk management environment.

COMPETENCIES:

Computer proficiency.
Honest, reliable and good communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director of Risk and Loss Control, the incumbent will be responsible for:

Developing a Risk Management Framework for the University and directing its implementation and periodic review,
Compiling and managing an appropriate University Risk Register; together with regular risk reports to Risk Management, Audit and Council Committees,
Building a risk-aware culture within the University including appropriate education and training,
Conducting risk assessments, collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics and reports,
Working with the Risk Management Committee to ensure the identification, prioritization and management of risks,
Formulating and monitoring the implementation of risk management strategies and action plans, as well as supervising the University’s risk mitigation and identification procedures,
Assist in monitoring the University’s insurance portfolio and ensuring adequate insurance coverage for all the university assets and at right values,
Attending to timeous renewal of insurance policies for the University and staff members,
Providing claims statistics for all policies showing loss ratios and claim experience,
Assisting in Pre-loss and post-loss risk management surveys and recommending appropriate corrective action,
Mentoring and training on an ongoing basis and ensuring that a constant state of readiness to respond to all emergencies, is maintained,
Champions process improvements based on findings of risk assessments.
Directly supervises multiple risk management specialists assigned to the work unit.
Reviews and revises policies periodically to bring them up to date and clarify any ambiguous provisions and align them with the University’s mission.