"Assistant Director - Risk Management"

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Risk Management is responsible for oversight and management of various University compliance programs, day-to-day management of the University’s insurance portfolio, and assisting with annual insurance portfolio renewal.

Office hours are usually Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., however, may vary or fluctuate during periods of increased operational need.

Duties and Responsibilities

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with University insurance brokers and carriers. In consultation with other administrators, reassess relationships on a periodic basis and assist with required RFP process as appropriate. Facilitate annual renewal effort reports, including preparation and submission of renewal application materials in a timely and accurate manner. Assist in providing coverage recommendations to senior leadership. Coordinate campus visits with insurance carriers and facilitate collaboration with relevant university departments.

Serve as an initial point of contact for insurance related inquiries. Provide day-to-day management of claims and loss control activities as appropriate and maintain clear, thorough, and accurate records. Manage any related internal insurance budget expenditures in an accurate and timely manner and process all insurance-related invoices. Establish and/or maintain appropriate claims reporting policies and provide appropriate training. Manage the issuance of certificates of insurance on behalf of the University and review incoming certificates from external stakeholders to ensure compliance with institutional requirements.

Serve as a resource for all departments as it relates to risk management and insurance matters. Remain up-to-date on insurance trends as they may relate to institutions of higher education.

Track insurance exposures/claims for trends and make appropriate mitigation recommendations. Review and evaluate Incident Reports and Public Safety reports to identify potential claims and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

Manage policy compliance for minors and volunteers on campus, employee and student use of motor vehicles, and hotline reports. Review requests to bring animals onto campus for special events, ensuring compliance with university policies and safety guidelines.

Develop and provide training and educational programming for all areas of responsibility. Manage a comprehensive website covering all areas of responsibility.

Completes other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises the work of others, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. May offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Insurance, Accounting, Legal Studies or related areas from an accredited institution and 5-8 years of work-related experience.

Work experience in risk management, compliance, or legal affairs, preferably in a higher education setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Insurance, Accounting, Legal Studies or related areas from an accredited institution.

Associate in Risk Management (ARM) within 1 year of hire preferred.

Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) within 1 year of hire preferred.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Ability to work independently with limited oversight to prioritize and handle simultaneous tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication, customer service, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, staff, and students.
• Professional judgment, decision making, and discretion.
• Strong analytical, detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to present effectively to large and small groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
• Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Application Instructions

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.

Additional Details

Posted: 18-Nov-25

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Type: Full-time

Categories: Academic/Faculty Affairs, Administrative/Support, Advising/Counseling, Affirmative Action/Diversity

Employment Type: Full-time

Organization Type: Higher Education Institution

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits

Location: Risk Management, Legal Affairs

Position Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Hours: Usually Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.

Position Number: 237704/10-1114

FLSA Status: Exempt