Executive Director of Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) Program

Executive Director of Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) Program

University of Colorado | Denver

Official Title: Executive Director
Working Title: Executive Director of Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) Program
FTE: Full Time 1.0 (100%) | Hybrid
Salary Range: $152,185 - $168,204
Position #00784138- Requisition #39552

The Executive Director is responsible for successful leadership and operational excellence of the Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) Program at CU Denver Business School. Responsibilities include strategic planning, continuously improving curriculum, growing enrollment, budgeting, marketing, placing graduates, managing staff and fundraising, as well as, coordinating, planning, implementing, evaluating, and overseeing the RMI degree programs, courses, and outreach activities.

This position is also responsible for developing and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders who support RMI students and graduates, managing and leading a vibrant advisory board, integrating key industry trends and advancing the RMI Program to a level of national distinction. The Executive Director needs to work directly with risk management and insurance companies, executives, alumni, and students to complete a feedback loop of program enhancements and strategic additions.

What you will do:

• Develop and execute short and long-term student recruitment strategies for the program.
• Develop and manage annual program budgets, and adhere to policies and practices relevant to Foundation accounts.
• Recruit and advise RMI students concerning program admission, course enrollment, and scholarships.
• Provide leadership for curriculum innovation and management.
• Serve as curriculum coordinator, working closely with the Finance Area Director on creating and canceling courses, recruiting and assigning faculty, ensuring proper set up of courses, troubleshooting enrollment issues and communicating with Registrar's Office.
• Promote, recruit and advise students in the RMI certificate program.
• Direct the creation of all program marketing and respond to all community inquiries.
• Attend industry trade association meetings and events to build relationships, promote the program to potential students and industry partners, and seek opportunities for students enrolled in the program.
• Act as the first point of contact for inquiry from professors, and community members.
• Cultivate partnerships with industry associations, industry professionals, and companies. Regularly attend industry association meetings, such as Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Colorado (PIIAC), RIMS, CPCU, as well as meet with industry human resource personnel (HR), training and development supervisors, regional managers, and other entities in the insurance industry to promote and provide information regarding the RMI program.
• Develop relationships with recruiters and hiring managers to generate internship and permanent employment opportunities.
• Work closely with the Business School Development Officer to prospect, solicit and steward financial support from companies, organizations and alumni.
• Oversee the selection of scholarship recipients.
• Develop linkages between RMI courses and professional industry certifications.
• Supervise and direct activities related to student recruitment.
• Develop revenue generating events such as continuing education classes and industry symposiums.
• Participate in the Global Risk Management course trip, acts as ambassador with industry executives who join the students as well as those who host the students.
• Nurture and manage an advisory board for providing guidance, student mentoring, and financial support.
• Teach 4 undergraduate Risk Management courses per academic year.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master's or terminal degree in business, business administration, finance, public administration, human resources, project management, or other directly related field.
• Ten (10) years or more of professional level experience in risk management and/or the insurance industry.
• Must hold an industry designation such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), associate in risk management (ARM) or Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or other related professional/industry certification.
• Extensive involvement or professional experience with a university as a lecturer, student mentor, or advisor.

Substitution: A combination of education and related professional experience may be substituted for the Master's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• Fifteen (15) years or more experience of risk management and insurance industry experience.
• Three (3) years of excellent performance as a full- or part-time instructor at an accredited university or academic institution.
• Demonstrated successful experience in fundraising, including donor cultivation, securing financial support, and developing philanthropic or corporate partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience effectively managing and collaborating with an advisory board, including member engagement, governance support, and strategic guidance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to act as a team player including motivating and directing subordinates.
• Must be sensitive to cultural, political, and geographical differences and work well with administration, faculty, and students.
• Must have the capability and flexibility to adjust to changing work schedule requirements.
• Strong network and affiliation with RMI industry leaders and associations.
• Strong knowledge of the RMI industry and academic and governmental communities.

Conditions of Employment
This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $152,185 - $168,204.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

Required Application Materials
To apply, please visit: www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to Michaela Erickson, Michaela.Erickson@ucdenver.edu.