Property Risk Manager

Job Summary

UW-Madison's Office of Risk Management is recruiting a Property Risk Manager to join its team of energetic, collaborative risk professionals. This high-profile position provides the successful candidate with an exciting opportunity to lead UW-Madison's diverse property risk management program, including risk mitigation activities and the administration, management, and resolution of property damage claims impacting campus departments, buildings, and research facilities. In addition to program management, the Property Risk Manager provides guidance to the Risk Management Specialist I position in supporting and assisting in the efficient administration of property damage claims. The successful candidate will also work collaboratively with key campus stakeholders and departmental leadership to identify, design, and implement property risk mitigation initiatives for the campus.

As a member of the Office of Risk Management's team of risk professionals, the Property Risk Manager will work collaboratively with Facilities, Planning and Maintenance staff, campus departmental staff, and faculty members to evaluate and analyze information related to property damage and loss events; actively manage property insurance claims to resolution; evaluate risk-related activities and respond to risk-related questions, requests, and investigations. In addition, the Property Risk Manager will be a key participant in the Office of Risk Management's delivery of risk-related education and training to the UW-Madison campus community. The position will also analyze property losses, develop reports, and lead the Office of Risk Management initiatives in aiding the entire UW-Madison campus in property loss control efforts.

Among the various activities and responsibilities of the position, the Property Risk Manager will participate in physical inspection of campus facilities to identify and assess property risk exposures, providing recommendations to mitigate UW-Madison risks and exposure to property damage losses. The Property Risk Manager will also review, populate, and verify the accuracy of property claims information in the Riskonnect claims database; analyze property claims data; and manage/update property claims processing instructions and property risk management information that is presented to the campus community on Risk Management's website. The position will also assist in performing financial accounting transactions necessary to record and facilitate the distribution of property claims insurance recovery proceeds to campus departments sustaining financial loss.

This is a partially remote position, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week working in person on campus or at one of UW-Madison’s off-site campus locations within the State of Wisconsin.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts data analytics and develops associated professional reports
• Provides professional expertise in the identification, assessment, mitigation, control, and monitoring of risks
• Designs, develops, and executes risk-related trainings and educational programs
• Accomplishes identification and analysis of risk-related issues, responds to risk-related inquiries, and assists in the operational functions of investigations
• Analyzes and evaluates information obtained from risk-related investigations
• Develops final recommendations and implements solutions for risk-related issues and events, and audits the impact of proposed solutions and resolutions
• Implements and administers major risk management program functions such as property, liability, auto, and/or worker's compensation

Department:

Division of Business Services, Risk Management

Compensation:

Position Salary Grade Range (Annual) 24: $71,994 - $133,908. The minimum starting salary for this position is $90,000 (but is negotiable based on qualifications and experience).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience or demonstrated interest in property damage claims administration and/or risk management processes.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate professionally and effectively with individuals at all levels within and outside of the organization.
• Ability and willingness to work independently and effectively in a self-directed manner, with only general supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems through exercising accurate, appropriate, and independent judgment.
• Proficiency with computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and information management databases.
• Ability to provide on-site physical inspection of property damage occurrences impacting UW-Madison campus buildings, agricultural field stations, and other UW-Madison locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge, understanding, and experience with property damage claims handling and administrative processes for commercially insured or self-insured property risks.
• Experience administering and successfully resolving large, complex property damage claims.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment while handling multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Analytical and investigative skills.
• Experience in working with data sets, effectively utilizing Excel and risk management/insurance claims database resources, such as Riskonnect or similar.

Education:

• REQUIRED: H.S.Diploma
• PREFERRED: Bachelor's degree, ARM and/or CPCU designation

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
- Resume
- Letter of Qualifications

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

The application deadline is 11:59 pm on March 9, 2026.