Director Enterprise Risk - Samuel Merritt University

Director Of Enterprise Risk, Safety & Security

Another Source's partner, Samuel Merritt University, is hiring a Director of Enterprise Risk, Safety & Security in Oakland, CA. If you've ever wanted to build an enterprise risk program from the ground up, this is it. SMU is bringing ERM in-houseyour chance to design the governance, systems, and reporting you've always wanted across technology, operations, and financial risk. You'll set the enterprise cadence, stand up metrics and dashboards, guide insurance and contract risk, and shape a modern risk posture for a growing university. For more than a century, Samuel Merritt University has educated nurses and health sciences professionals to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The University's purpose is to prepare skilled, compassionate clinicians and advance health equityespecially for diverse and underserved communitiesthrough rigorous education, hands-on clinical training, and community partnership. You'll report to an empowering operations leader, own ERM strategy and execution, and have real scope to build tools, processes, and budget from day one. It's a foundational leadership role with visible institutional impact!

What You'll Be Doing

Another Source's client, Samuel Merritt University (SMU), is hiring a Director of Enterprise Risk to join their team in Oakland, CA in a hybrid environment : 3 days on-site / 2 days remote.

Why Join Us at Samuel Merritt University?

If shaping the enterprise risk function at a mission-driven health sciences university excites you, we'd love to hear your story. Apply today to help build a resilient future at SMU!

You'll have the chance to :

• Build a brand-new, in-house enterprise risk function at a 100+ year Bay Area health sciences institution.
• Lead SMU's transition from prior Sutter Health contractor support to a modern Enterprise Risk & Resilience model.
• Report to an empowering leader who champions a team-first culture.
• Small, nimble department with real scope to design governance, tools, and budget from the ground up.
• Help secure the future of a growing, mission-driven university serving diverse communities.

Why Oakland?

Oakland places you at the center of a diverse, collaborative ecosystempublic agencies, healthcare partners, and community organizationsideal for building strong risk, safety, and emergency management partnerships.

What's In It For You

What You'll Bring (Qualifications)

Purpose of the Role :

The Director of Enterprise Risk Management is responsible for the plans and programs that protect lives and property, prevent accidents and incidents, and preserve the learning environment and business operations of the University. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) & CIO, the Director of Enterprise Risk Management provides executive-level leadership to Enterprise Risk Management and Insurance, Emergency Management and Business Continuity, Security, and Environmental Health and Safety. This position will focus on the University's Enterprise Risk Management, Safety, and Security by focusing on hazard-based risk identification, mitigation, and controls. The Director of Enterprise Risk Management will also provide support and expertise to University, local, state, and federal partners.

Key Responsibilities :

For a full list please see the Job Description here :

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Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Insurance :

Emergency Management and Business Continuity :

Security :

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) :

Skills and Abilities :

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