Risk Management Officer

Job Title : Deputy Director

Job Summary : Work Schedule : Onsite requirements; 2 days a week

This is a highly critical position and requires an in-depth set of broadly developed knowledge, experience and competency in risk mitigation, contracts, stakeholder education, and consultation. The position manages complex issues with minimum or no precedent where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The position serves as subject matter expert to Deputy Chief Campus Counsel, AVC Research, and AVC Chief Procurement Officer to ensure a high level of acumen and experience to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and manage complex contracts and affiliation agreements. Uses advanced enterprise risk management concepts, contracts knowledge, and organization objectives to resolve highly complex issues with organization-wide impact. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, strategies, and evaluation criteria for obtaining optimal results. Partners with other risk officers and analysts to implement best practices. Is considered a subject matter expert and often recognized as an industry expert by external contacts. The consequence of error in analysis, recommendations, and implementation is extremely high. The level of exposure to the University has the potential for significant financial, reputational, and human impact.

This position also serves as a Center of Excellence for the RAIS department. As such, the position educates stakeholders; develops resources and reference materials on risk-related topics; conducts research on and evaluates new or emerging risk areas; monitors success criteria and tracks program metrics; supports implementation of policies, standards and regulations.

In addition, this position provides leadership support when the Executive Director is not present. It represents the Executive Director’s role on assigned committees and acts on behalf of the Executive Director as needed. The position serves as a direct resource to the Senior Vice Chancellor in the absence of the Executive Director as needed.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $118,300 - $268,900 (Annual Rate).

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Department Name : FIN Risk Mgmt and Insurance

Department Description : The Risk Advisory & Insurance Services (RAIS) department is responsible for strategies, systems, programs, and policies to identify and mitigate risk in order to protect UCSF’s human, financial and physical assets. The department educates and advises UCSF decision-makers on potential risks and mitigation strategies relating to general liability, employment practices liability, construction, property non-construction, auto liability, cyber and privacy, travel, foreign liability, clinical trials, clinical research subject injury liability. The department also procures construction and clinical trials insurance services for UCSF Campus and UCSF Health to protect organizational assets. RAIS is part of the UCSF Finance organization.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree, preferably with a specialization in business and / or contract law and / or equivalent education / experience.
• 10-15 years progressive relevant experience
• Enterprise Risk Management professional certification (ERMP)
• Expert and specialized knowledge in the following areas : risk management; insurance; forecasting and analysis; accounting; risk modeling process; knowledge of common organization-specific computer application programs; knowledge of organizational processes and procedures; understanding of organizational rules and regulations.
• Expert interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, active listening skills and highly effective team leadership skills.
• Highly developed ability to concisely present complex risk findings and make recommendations verbally and in writing.
• Highly developed ability to use critical thinking and analytical skills to solve problems.
• Advanced ability to develop course materials and deliver content effectively to diverse population.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management.

Preferred Qualifications :

License / Certification : Yes

License / Certification :

Position Type : Full Time

Employee Class : Career