Risk and Insurance Manager

Job Title : Risk and Insurance Manager

Department : Campus Services

Classification : Exempt

Grade : 13

FTE / Working Schedule : 1.0

Position Overview :

The Risk and Insurance Manager coordinates, develops, and leads the insurance and risk management functions for Carleton College. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining policies and procedures to effectively manage the College's operational, strategic, financial, and reputational risks. The manager will maintain and continuously improve the enterprise risk management process (ERM), support the development and documentation of risk mitigation initiatives, and ensure comprehensive insurance coverage for the College's assets and activities. This role works across the organizational chart and serves as a trusted advisor to college leadership on risk assessment, insurance evaluation, and risk-related policy and practice.

Compensation :

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $75,800 and $89,100. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities :

Insurance Management :

• Routinely survey the risk environment of the College to ensure appropriate insurance coverage is maintained to mitigate identified risks.
• Manage all aspects of the College's insurance programs, including property, liability, auto, cyber security, global travel, student health and other necessary coverages.
• Act as the primary liaison with third-party service providers, including insurance brokers, underwriters, and the insurance consortium.
• Represent the College in the annual and ongoing negotiation of all insurance contracts and renewals.
• Bind insurance coverage for the College annually.
• Coordinate requests for Certificates of Insurance with the Business Office.
• Oversee the administration, record-keeping, and compliance of insurance policies.
• Manage and process insurance claims through to resolution, working with campus leadership, relevant departments and external providers.
• Coordinate the annual evaluation and renewal of student health insurance in consultation with the Student Health and Counseling Center and the Human Resources Office.
• Maintain insurance, premium, legal, loss, claims, and related risk management records.

Risk Mitigation and Compliance :

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) :

Business Continuity and Emergency Preparedness :

Other Responsibilities :

Supervision Received and Exercised :

Education / Experience / Skills :

Required :

Preferred :

Other Skills / Abilities :

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.

Note : This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.

Carleton College is an AA / EEO Employer : We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including : A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution. Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Paid time-off, including 20 vacation days, 8 paid holidays, 3, floating holidays, 2 weather days, and extra days at the end of the calendar year to make a continuous week off before New Year's. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees. A dependent tuition program after six years of service.

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.