About Occidental College
Founded in 1887, Occidental is a nationally recognized, private
college of the liberal arts and sciences, dedicated to providing a
gifted and diverse group of students with a total educational
experience of the highest quality -- one that prepares them for
leadership in an increasingly complex, interdependent and
pluralistic world.
What makes Occidental special? An intellectually rigorous academic
environment. Small classroom settings where students collaborate
with professors and their peers while pursuing or discovering their
passion. A beautiful residential campus that offers students
hands-on engagement with the cultural and intellectual resources of
Los Angeles. A community open to stimulating conversation and
divergent points of view. Some 2,100 students from 46 states and 28
countries choose from 41 majors and minors and participate in one
the country’s top undergraduate research programs. Oxy students
routinely win top awards and fellowships; its first Rhodes Scholar
was named in 1907. Dedicated to excellence and equity, Occidental
also is one of the country’s most economically diverse campuses,
according to the New York Times. Some 71 percent of Oxy students
receive some form of financial aid; 20 percent are Pell Grant
recipients; and 19 percent are the first in their family to attend
college
Title: Manager, Risk Management and Compliance
Department: Office of the General Counsel
Duration: Indefinite
Employment Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Job Summary
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Manager, Risk Management and
Compliance provides comprehensive risk management and compliance
support across Occidental College. The Director advises and
collaborates with stakeholders on a broad range of matters,
including risk management, insurance, data privacy, compliance,
employment, and issues unique to higher education. The Manager,
Risk Management and Compliance serves as a strategic and
collaborative problem solver, helping the College identify and
address risks while supporting institutional priorities in a
complex liberal arts environment. Success in this role requires
sound judgment, strong project management skills, and the ability
to effectively balance multiple and competing priorities in a
fast-paced setting.
Job Duties
40% - Risk Management - Primarily responsible for the procurement and administration of the College’s risk management program, including property, general and automobile liability, environmental, cyber, workers’ compensation, professional liability, sports accident, and other related insurance coverages. Work with the General Counsel and the College’s insurance brokers to administer the multi-line insurance renewal process, evaluate and structure insurance programs, and procure adequate…
insurance coverage. Process and administer insurance claims against the College. Review and negotiate insurance coverage and requirements in contracts; coordinate with insurance providers to ensure adequate coverage for institutional activities and events; and provide certificates of insurance to campus departments and third-party requestors. Draft, review, and negotiate insurance-related provisions in contracts, including indemnification clauses, waivers, and hold-harmless agreements. Collaborate with the General Counsel and other stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and institutional risks, including developing risk-reduction strategies and best practices. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to insurance policies, claims, and other insurance matters. Monitor and manage claims in coordination with the General Counsel, insurers, and outside counsel. Implement and oversee a robust enterprise risk management (ERM) framework and strategy to systematically identify, assess, manage, monitor, and mitigate institutional risks, including facilitating the College’s risk survey. Create and update ERM procedures, tools, and training programs to support a sustainable and evolving risk culture aligned with the College’s strategic, academic, research, and operational goals. - (Essential)
40% - Compliance - Support the College’s Policy
Committee by, among other responsibilities, drafting, developing,
managing, and reviewing College policies and procedures. Assist and
advise College departments and divisions in ensuring compliance
with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
related to higher education and research, including labor and
employment laws such as Title VII, Title IX, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, FEHA,
CFRA, and NLRA, as well as other relevant state and local laws.
Create and deliver training and educational workshops to the campus
community on various compliance and risk management topics. Serve
on College committees, task forces, and working groups to provide
risk management and compliance guidance and support. Develop and
implement effective and efficient contract policies, processes, and
training programs. - (Essential)
20% - Transactional - Draft, review, and negotiate a
wide range of contracts and agreements, including, but not limited
to, agreements related to the purchase of services, technology and
software agreements, licensing agreements, program affiliation and
collaboration agreements, and agreements related to other domestic
and international transactions, while ensuring compliance with
applicable laws, institutional policies, and risk management
principles. - (Essential)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, risk management,
compliance, legal studies, public administration, or a related
field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant
experience.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in risk
management, compliance, insurance, contract administration, legal
operations, or a related field, preferably within higher education,
a nonprofit organization, or a similarly complex institution.
- Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures,
training programs, or risk management processes.
- Experience working collaboratively with multiple departments
and stakeholders in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing insurance programs and claims,
reviewing and negotiating contracts, supporting regulatory
compliance, and identifying and mitigating organizational
risks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint), Google drives/folders/forms, Adobe Acrobat, Web
Editing, and social media applications or any combination of
productivity programs applicable to position responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough;
skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and
handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
- Strong commitment to a quality work product.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in
writing and electronically.
- Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to
collaborate with a variety of constituencies.
- Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion &
diversity.
- Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work
effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential
environment with multiple and changing priorities.
- Effective organizational, logistical, time management and
planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple
tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions
of an office in a timely manner.
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
- Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to
work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines,
levels, and with diverse groups.
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or other relevant advanced
degree.
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $82,800/yr-$85,000/yr
If you are offered this position at Occidental College, your final
base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such
as skills, education, experience, and/or geographic location. In
addition to those factors, Occidental complies with applicable pay
equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees
when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range
mentioned above is the base salary range for the role. Hiring at
the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for
future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous
compensation and benefits package.
