Director, Systemwide Risk Management

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Director, Systemwide Risk Management. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $170,004 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Administrator III

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Director, Systemwide Risk Management to assist the Senior Director, Systemwide Risk Management (SRM) in the management of day-to-day risk management operations of the CSU.

Working closely with the Sr. Director, SRM, the incumbent assists in developing and managing comprehensive risk management initiatives, with a focus on Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and insurance programs for the system. This position is responsible for ensuring systemwide risk management programs are clearly communicated and understood at the campus and auxiliary level, and for providing proactive measures and services / products to all CSU campuses and auxiliaries, as well as coordinating with the California State University Risk Management Authority (CSURMA) and the Auxiliary Organizations Risk Management Alliance (AORMA). The position will also serve as the primary SRM/CSURMA risk management consultant and liaison with AORMA members.

Under the general direction of the Senior Director, Systemwide Risk Management, the Director, Systemwide Risk Management will:

-Represent the CSURMA at underwriters’ meetings and assist in the coordination of CSURMA insurance renewal marketing efforts.

-Serve as the primary SRM/CSURMA risk management consultant and liaison with AORMA members.

-Assist in the development of campus data and risk management resources and attend the regularly scheduled campus visits and outreach endeavors.

-Serve as the primary contact and subject matter expert for faculty training, resource sharing and CSURMA/SRM program orientation, updates and outreach. Will occasionally attend meetings of the campus Provosts.

-Serve as SRM’s primary point-of-contact and liaison with internal and external auditors, while taking a primary role in addressing and responding to audit findings.

-Oversee the EHS program in directly managing the Assistant Director EHS (currently vacant) and Systemwide EHS Training and Compliance Administrator.

-Lead, chair, and participate in various systemwide committees, including but not limited to: affinity groups, academic affairs working committees, and various ad hoc project groups.

-Support the collaboration, consultation and coordination of the CSU WERCS affinity groups, attending the group meetings, preparing agendas and minutes for the quarterly WERCS EC meetings (Chairs and Co-chairs of the 5 groups – Business Continuity, Environmental Health and Safety, Emergency Management, Risk Management, and Workers Compensation); assisting the groups in holding meetings when there is a vacancy in the chair position; and assisting the groups in setting up special workshops or in-person meetings.

-Perform high-level and specialized functions involving the analysis, interpretation, integration, compilation, application, and presentation of complex data and information, including but not limited to, the CSURMA and AORMA insurance programs, systemwide claims data, systemwide unemployment insurance costs, industry/university risk exposure data, EHS endeavors and compliance, related compliance training programs, committee projects, and financial/accounting and budget calculations.

-Utilize and maintain proficiency in the various claims systems (iVOS, ViaOne, Equifax UI system, CWCI reports, and any other risk information management system that may be developed), running reports and developing charts and graphs from the system data, which can be used for the SRM Annual Report, executive management reporting, and providing information to stakeholders as needed.

-Provide limited oversight of the general liability administrative functions, which includes reviewing and assisting in running iVOS claims reports (quarterly, annually, special reports).

-Works collaboratively and often, independently with the Sr. Director, SRM in the development of systemwide audit responses and provide assistance in executing and implementing the tasks addressed in the audit.

-Assist the Sr. Director, SRM in the research, development, coordination, planning, communication, and execution of professional risk management and CSU campus specialized training opportunities for the CSU WERCS affinity groups, other CSU departments, staff and students, and executive team.

-Develop, in collaboration with SRM staff, the program for the SRM Fitting the Pieces Together Conference in collaboration with the CSU WERCS groups and the Sr. Director, SRM. Identify and contact the potential speakers and work with the Administrative Analyst to plan the conference.

-Assist the Sr. Director, SRM in developing communications to promote risk awareness and mitigation efforts, coordinating and working with Professional Development, Assistant Director EHS, CO Emergency Management, and the CSURMA Program Manager (Alliant).

-Manage the SRM project lists or other department tracking documents by meeting with the EHS Assistant Director and updating the documentation with the Senior Director every month.

-On a day-to-day basis, respond to questions and issues that arise within the CO or from campus concerns, by gathering information, meeting with involved parties and working to resolve any unusual challenges.

-Oversee and collaborate on the design, enhancements, additions and changes to SRM’s websites and Employee portal (internal) sites, giving direction to staff on content and design.

-Support the oversight of risk management vendors, including program administrators, claims administrators, brokers, consultants and service providers.

-Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and monitoring best practices.

-Other risk management duties or projects as assigned by the Director, SRM and/or the CSURMA Executive Committee.

This position requires:

-Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a business-related field of study.

-At least 5 years risk management experience, with a demonstrated understanding of risk management principles, insurance/underwriting and business management.

-Possession of the designation of Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or other insurance designations preferred (AIC, WCCA, CPCU), or a willingness to pursue such designation(s).

-Experience in understanding the fundamentals of EHS.

-Experience in planning, conducting and leading meetings.

-Demonstrated ability to lead and direct projects to completion.

-Management and supervisory skills, including workload planning, time management and personnel management.

-Familiarity and competence with office computer systems (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and preferred specialized systems (iVOS Claims, database, accounting).

-Ability to travel by air/car/train and overnight as necessary to perform duties.

-Ability to collaborate, good attitude and ability to work with others.

-Work in a dynamic organizational environment with substantial workload requirements.

-Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

-Advanced degree preferred.

-Experience in mediation and settlement of claims preferred.

-Experience with higher education institutions preferred.

-Public speaking experiences preferred.

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by September 8, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.

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