Deputy Chief Risk Officer - California, United States - Los Angeles Unified School District

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Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

Deputy Chief Risk Officer

Max Salary $201,254 annually

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Join LAUSD as a Deputy Chief Risk Officer We're seeking a skilled professional to play a pivotal role in administering our comprehensive risk management program, ensuring the safety and security of our educational community. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the nation's second-largest school district.

LA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING A Deputy Chief Risk Officer

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is seeking a DEPUTY CHIEF RISK OFFICER to assist the Chief Risk Officer in the administration of one of the largest risk management programs in California, including the health and welfare benefits impacting employees, dependents, and retirees; including the Owner Controlled Insurance Program which covers majority of the District's construction projects and activities.

About the Division:

The Deputy Chief Risk Officer receives administrative direction from the Chief Risk Officer and exercises general direction over branch directors and lower-level management staff. This position works out of the central LAUSD offices at 333 South Beaudry Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017.

About the Job:

The Deputy Chief Risk Officer assists in the administration of the Risk Management Division, and participates in the planning and organizing of Division functions, and acts as the Chief Risk Officer as required to assist the Chief Risk Officer with typical Division duties such as:

Job Duties:

• Planning, developing, and overseeing the administration of the Division of Risk Management and Insurance Services through subordinate administrators, supervisors, and staff personnel engaged in the management of: *Risk Finance and Insurance (e.g., Liability Claims and Insurance, including the Owner-Controlled Insurance Program and Restitution)
• Employee and Retiree Group Health Benefits, Disability Retirement, and Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plans
• Integrated Disability Management (e.g. Workers' Compensation, Return-to-Work, FMLA and protected leaves and absences compliance, Employee Absence Management, Illness Leave Donations, Reasonable Accommodations, and Acts of Violence) And will assist the Controller as assigned with related duties such as those noted below:
• Formulates and recommends District policies and advises the District's executive staff and Board of Education of potential risks associated with the implementation of programs and policies and procedures and proposed changes in the laws, rules, and regulations related to insurance and risk management.
• Develops appropriate cost-effective methods for the procurement of insurance coverage and/or self-insurance services for property, casualty, workers' compensation, and other areas.
• Develops and analyzes the District's risk metrics and reports, including losses and key incidents, key risk exposures and early warning indicators and identifies methods to eliminate or minimize risks and possible losses and recommends solutions.
• Develops insurance specifications, selects, and manages insurance service providers, including insurers, brokers, and third-party claims administrators.
• Oversees insurance and risk management expenses, forecasts, and budgets to ensure all financial objectives are met; and manages self-insured loss reserve accounts with primary emphasis on retiree health benefits, property liability, and workers' compensation.
• Advises and presents to the Superintendent, Board of Education, and District executive staff on recommended cost controls and investment strategies for all programs.
• Oversees the implementation of risk management related policy, guidance, and information and advises the Board of Education, District executive staff, administrators, and confers with external stakeholders and other governmental agencies.
• Coordinates with outside counsel on legal matters and claims/litigation against the District.
• Represents the Division of Risk Management before the Board of Education and in interdivisional meetings and participates in the development of strategic plans that affect Division responsibilities.
• Represents the Division of Risk Management before the Board of Education and in interdivisional meetings and participates in the development of strategic plans that affect Division responsibilities

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree*, preferably in business administration, public administration, or a related field. College courses in law, insurance, risk management, or safety engineering are highly preferable. An advanced degree in law, insurance, risk management or a related field is preferable.

Experience: Three (3) years of risk management experience at the management level with direct administrative authority in an organization with a multi-unit risk management operation or departments.

Experience in at least two (2) of the major responsibilities in risk finance, integrated disability, or employee group health benefits is required. Experience in the investigation and adjustment of workers' compensation claims and general liability claims in the public sector is preferable.

Possession of valid certification as an Associate of Risk Management (ARM), Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Claims (AIC), or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred.

Special Notes:

1. Management class, exempt from bargaining units.

2. Exempt from FLSA.

3. An Employee in this class is subject to the reporting requirements of the District's Conflict of Interest Code.

The Ideal Candidate: LAUSD anticipates hiring a DEPUTY CHIEF RISK OFFICER who is well versed in the area of insurance, including employee group health and risk management. He/she will be budget savvy, strategic and an innovative professional with a proven track record of effectively leading and directing enterprise-wide insurance and risk management services of large organizations, preferably within the public sector.

The ideal candidate for this senior management position will: *Possess an extensive background/experience working in management level positions with responsibility over liability claims and procurement of insurance; He/she will be knowledgeable about current best practices in the area of risk management and possess preferred certifications and an advanced academic degree. Experience in disability management, workers' compensation and health and welfare benefits is highly desirable.

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Benefits:

Benefits include paid health insurance premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans for you and your dependents

Membership in California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS)

24 days of paid vacation

Up to 13 paid holidays

Application Process:

To be officially considered for this opportunity, please apply on our website

Click the Apply button at the bottom left corner of this page and log into the application management system; then, (1) click on the education and experience tabs and complete the requested information; (2) click on the Questionnaires tab and complete the questionnaires; and (3) submit your application by clicking on the Submit Application button in the last tab of the application wizard to complete the process.

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