Specialist, Compliance & Risk Management

Specialist, Compliance & Risk ManagementDepartment: Compliance & Risk ManagementLocation: Jerry Sue Thornton Center Reports To: Director, Compliance & Risk Management Recruitment Type: External/Internal Requisition ID: req6709 Employment Type: Administration and Professionals Union Position: Non-Union Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pmNumber of Openings: 1 Job Description: SUMMARYAssists with advancing College-wide compliance and risk management efforts. Providessupportive consultation as it relates to regulatory compliance, takingproactive measures to increase policy awareness, and instill an understandingof appropriate procedures to manage associated concerns. Provides insuranceprogram and departmental budget analysis to the Director, Compliance & RiskManagement. Manages day-to-day insurance functions across the College inrelation to events, projects, and meetings regarding insurance liability andcoverage. Works with the Director, Compliance & Risk Management to secureand manage insurance policies, report and monitor all losses and claims whileworking closely with College's insurance broker and with specific insuranceunderwriters to annually assess potential loss exposures.ESSENTIALFUNCTIONSWorks collaboratively with the Director, Compliance & Risk Management to develop a strategic plan to assist with advancing College-wide compliance efforts, especially in the areas of:Business ContinuityEthics ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceCollege Policy & Procedure ComplianceRisk ManagementAccreditationEnvironmental Health & SafetyProvides supportive regulatory compliance consultation.Proactively takes measures to increase policy awareness.Participates in the development and implementation of Risk Management policies & programs.Directly administers all related protocols during pandemics or other similar public health crises.Assists Director, Compliance & Risk Management with all required documentation & reporting of communicable disease and/or similar emergency situations.Conducts walkthroughs of College Facilities to ensure that learning & working environments are appropriately & safely structured.Conducts walkthroughs of College Facilities to enforce policies related to health and safety guidance as appropriate.Develops and implements policies and programs designed to meet compliance requirements.Engages in building and maintaining a climate of compliance that is both departmentally specific and College-wide.Serves as contact person for insurance issues impacting College community, researches their nature, and makes arrangements to address or bring it to the attention of the departmental leadership based on the circumstance.Analyzes the College's liability risk exposures.Manages day-to-day insurance functions.Meets with insurance brokers, underwriters, and carriers to discuss Loss Run Data, Coverage, and Annual Agreements.Reviews and analysis of the annual renewal of all property and casualty policiesInstills an understanding of appropriate procedures for handling regulatory compliance issues specific to each business area of the College through training and on-going consultation.Provides leadership & consultation to campus safety committees and participates in both the College-wide Safety Governance Committee & the College-wide Compliance Committee.Proactively supports academic and administrative units of the College to determine the most appropriate way to successfully address complex problems.Consults risk organizations and government entities to shape operational control protocol and standards.Successfully responds to every new government-mandated piece of legislation to ensure departmental and College-wide compliance continuously.Works to establish and update a system that effectively identifies any and all compliance issues in a timely manner.Provides insurance certificates as requested.Prepares insurance board resolutions as required.Coordinates annual update of all building values.Reviews contract insurance language as requested.Prepares, analyzes, and reports all insurance claims including, but not limited to, Student Athletic Injuries, Auto Claims, and General Liability ClaimsGathers documentation from other College departments for annual insurance renewals.Maintains databases and processes forms such as certificates of insurance, student health insurance, property loss, accident/incident reports, and environmental files.Manages the College's authorized drivers' program in response to employee requests to drive College VehiclesProvides information, guidance, and follow-up regarding risk issues and insurance programs to ensure College customer satisfaction.Assists with the development and monitoring of departmental budgets.Analyzes insurance needs and assists the Director, Compliance & Risk Management with periodic selection of insurance broker.Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGBachelor's degree Significant related experience may substitute for education.Minimum of six years of demonstrated regulatory compliance experience, or related experience in higher education or a related fieldDemonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have significant, broad implications on the management and operations of a division (or equivalent business area)KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, and ABILITIESPossess comprehensive knowledge of regulatory compliance theories, concepts, and practices with the ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus.Possess strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing work environment requiring flexibility and teamwork.Demonstrated ability to manage relationships, create opportunities, and solve problems.Possess strong organizational, time-management skills, and is results-oriented.Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail.Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently.Demonstrated intermediate Project Management skills.Possess basic-level proficiency with Blackboard (or equivalent program)Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity.Ability to collaborate, persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects.Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects.Ability to facilitate top-level collaboration while managing sensitive issues.Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality.Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of students and the community.COMPETENCIESCRITICALCOMPETENCIESService FocusCommunicationQuality of WorkVERYIMPORTANT COMPETENCIESCollaborationAdaptabilityIMPORTANT COMPETENCIESTime UtilizationContinuous ImprovementPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGMaster's Degree in a related fieldPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS(The demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.Work may also require walking and standing inconjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away fromthe worksiteTarget Starting Salary Range: $78,000 to $82,000 The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s). Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure. Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

Created: 2026-04-02