JOB SUMMARY

Develops and directs the University's risk management, insurance and environmental, health & safety programs. Serves as the representative for the University risk management program, including management of all insurance coverages and loss prevention matters. Develops, coordinates, and executes effective environmental, health & safety programs.

This is an on-campus, in-person position, not remote.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs and oversees the University's comprehensive risk management, insurance, and loss prevention programs to identify, assess, and mitigate institutional risk exposures.
Serves as the University's Director to the Michigan Universities Self-Insurance Corporation (MUSIC), including active participation on the Underwriting and Claims & Loss Control committees.
Oversees the procurement, administration, renewal and management of the University's insurance programs. Manages insurance claims and coordinates with legal counsel, insurers, and third-party administrators regarding litigation and all claims-related matters.
Develops, implements, and administers comprehensive environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Areas include biological and chemical safety, fire and life safety, occupational health and injury prevention, hazardous materials management, and environmental compliance.
Collaborates with academic and administrative departments to develop and maintain effective safety practices, reduce organizational risk, and promote a culture of safety and regulatory compliance across campus operations.
Develops risk management programs goals, identifies and analyzes risk exposures, develops policy recommendations, coordinates departmental response, and provides education to eliminate or mitigate potential risks and identify solutions to existing risks.
Reviews and evaluates agreements, contracts, and vendor relationships to ensure appropriate insurance requirements, indemnification provisions, and risk transfer protections are in place to safeguard the University's interests.
Participates in the development and delivery of new programs, initiatives, trainings and incentives to improve workplace safety designed to reduce workplace injuries, operational risks and institutional liability.
Monitors changes in regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices to ensure continued compliance and proactive risk mitigation.
Conducts or coordinates periodic inspections, documents findings, recommends corrective actions and follows up with responsible departments to ensure timely resolution.
Leads or supports investigations related to workplace injuries, safety incidents, environmental concerns, property loss and other risk-related events.
Participates in emergency and critical incident management and serves on the Crisis Management Executive Group (CMEG).
Establishes performance metrics and benchmarks to evaluate departmental effectiveness, program outcomes, and compliance initiatives.
Manages annual budgets for areas of responsibility.
Serves on University committees and cross-functional teams related to safety, emergency management, compliance, and institutional risk management. This includes direct oversight of the SVSU Safety Committee.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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Associate Director of Risk Management & Environmental Health & Safety

Saginaw Valley State University

7400 Bay Rd, University Center, MI 48710, USA

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Associate Director of Risk Management & Environmental Health & Safety

Saginaw Valley State University