Otterbein University seeks a Director of Risk Management who will report to the Vice President for Business Affairs. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Administers the Risk Management program on a day-to-day basis in collaboration with other University divisions to: manage and analyze loss data, develop and provide training and education programs on general University risk management; comply with outside regulatory agencies; coordinate the management of claims for professional and general liability risks; develop policies and procedures; interface with legal counsel as appropriate.

Supervises the Environmental Health and Safety Officer; coordinates and directs (as appropriate) remedial action when a hazardous condition develops; promotes preventive measures to ensure safety of all University personnel, students, and visitors. Assists with the implementation of the University Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) initiative and serve on various campus committees and workgroups (as appropriate).

Provides timely responses to University personnel on various insurance matters concerning on- and off-campus activities, group events and travel, professional liability and specialized programs such as Equine and Nursing. Acts as liaison between the University and its insurance company for non-routine insurance matters.

Coordinates preparation of annual insurance questionnaires for underwriting and renewals.

Analyzes and recommends appropriate insurance coverage to mitigate risk and manage costs.

Provides timely responses to University personnel regarding contracts to be issued between the University and third parties. Works with individuals on campus to review all contracts (including vendors, trade contractors, grants, personnel agreements, third-party service providers, etc.) to insure appropriate risk management provisions exist to protect the University’s interests. Prepares final contracts to be signed by the President or Vice President for Business Affairs of the University using designated contract software, Axxerion.

Reviews contracts as necessary or as required by the Vice President for Business Affairs for conformance to University needs and objectives. Maintains records of University contracts for terms and conditions, expiration or renewal dates, and reports such information to University management. Serves as administrator for contract management technology, Axxerion.

Assists the Vice President for Business Affairs with the development of standard business tools, policies, procedures and practices to support the administrative efforts of various University divisions.

Recommends and implements business process improvement strategies through the engagement of various University divisions and representatives.

Develops and implements standard purchasing procedures; and determines purchasing processes in line with University’s written policy/procedures and implements necessary systems to be used in carrying out those activities.

Assists divisions as necessary with securing and analyzing quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness. Assists with development of requests for proposals.

Bachelor’s degree required with major coursework in business administration or comparable area of study,

Master’s degree

Experience with business process reengineering and project management highly preferred.

Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of risk management, ability to deal with many variables and determine specific action, compliance, public relations, effective communication, compliance, supervision/management, strategic planning, consensus building, finance and business, leadership, negotiation, operations management, policy development, project management and safety.

UNIVERSITY SUMMARY: Historically progressive and building. That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio’s largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity. As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County.

Otterbein has been selected as one of 23 universities across the US and the first in Ohio to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promote racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity.