Risk Manager

Risk Manager

Villanova University

Posting Details (Default Section)

Posting Number : 20254495S

Position Title : Risk Manager

Position Type : Staff

Location : Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type : Internal / External Applicants

Work Schedule : full-time / 12-months

Avg Hours Week :

Department : 436-Office of VP for Finance and CFO

Position Summary :

Why work at Villanova?

Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.

Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.

Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.The Risk Manager will work with the Assistant Vice President to establish and implement University-wide standards in risk management to maintain a comprehensive risk management program for the University, create understanding and acceptance of the University's risk management practices throughout the University, collaborate with General Counsel related to vendor and third party contracts and compliance with insurance requirements to manage the University's risk, and evaluate risk exposures and implement measures to address these exposures.

• Continually evaluates the University's exposures to accidental, legal, and regulatory risks, evaluates the financial impact of these risks, and implements loss control measures as appropriate.
• Creates and enforces University policies related to risk management.-Serves as specialized resource to staff, faculty, and students on issues related to risk and insurance, including related to contract language and University policies.
• Consults with University risk owners and advises on how to proactively identify, assess, and address risks in their respective areas. Implements loss control measures when appropriate.
• Reviews and provides feedback from an insurance and risk management perspective related to student initiatives and activities.
• Delivers risk assessments to University areas to facilitate informed operational decisions.-Reviews contracts and leases for unfavorable insurance or risk related language and provides feedback to University stakeholders.
• Reviews emergency action plans for University sponsored foreign travel for students. Provides trip leaders with feedback on plans. Customizes participant waivers for foreign travel based on University policies, provides information and answers questions related to International SOS emergency assistance program.
• Handles administration of University waivers and releases for University sponsored activities.-Serves as Risk Management representative and actively participates in various University committees and groups.
• Ensures the ongoing operations of the department in the absence of the Assistant Vice President for Insurance & Risk Management, which includes over an eight week period in summer when the Assistant Vice President is on leave.
• Keeps informed on current developments and loss trends by reading loss prevention reports from insurers, , newsletters, or attending seminars or conferences specific to risk management.
• Serves as department contact for all Risk Management related online training.
• Along with the Assistant Vice President for Insurance and Risk Management, advances the strategic plan and priorities of the University, Financial Affairs, and Insurance and Risk Management.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Essential Job Functions :

Compliance Office

Minimum Qualifications :

Formal Education :

Bachelor's Degree required.

Specific Job Knowledge :

Minimum Work Experience :

Minimum 5 years of experience in risk and insurance industry with focus on risk management.

Work Skills :

Preferred Qualifications :

Risk Management Certification is strongly preferred.

Experience in using contract management systems is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements and / or Unusual Work Hours : None

Special Message to Applicants :

Posting Date : 10 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date (11 : 59pm ET) :

Salary Posting Information : This position falls within salaried grade 17 and the range for this position is $84,400-88,600. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate's qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

Salary Band : 17

Job Classification : exempt

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed : 3

Maximum Number of References Needed : 3

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