Risk Manager

Job Description

Glendale Elementary School District

Risk Manager

Purpose Statement

The job of Risk Manager is done for the purpose/s of administering risk management and loss prevention
programs. The Risk Manager initiates policies and procedures to comply with safety legislation and industry
practices; researches and reports on the most cost-effective plans to minimize liability that could significantly
affect personnel, property, assets or the ability of the school district to fulfill its responsibilities to students,
employees, and public at-large; acts as the liaison to attorneys, insurance companies and individuals
investigating any incidences that may result in an assets' loss. The Risk Manager is responsible for performing
highly complex administrative operational work for the district's workers compensation, safety and health
programs; establishing and analyzing all relevant data to affect control plans in order to bring claims to
equitable conclusion for employees and the district; ensuring proper financial allocation of expenditures and
revenues; and acquiring and/or providing accurate information.

Essential Functions

Collaborates with district legal staff and outside counsel regarding all workers' compensation,
property, casualty, and liability lawsuits and recommends claim settlements for the purpose of
providing required services to injured parties and efficient utilization of district financial resources.

Develops and implements loss control and claims processing procedures (e.g. meets with school

administrators to discuss strategies to reduce claims and improve safety in the workplace; works with
outside insurance representatives to implement safety and loss control programs and training, etc.)
for the purpose of increasing safety awareness and reducing risk-management related liability for the
district.

Develops long and short-range programs for workers’ compensation, property, casualty and

liability insurance risks and related services for the purpose of minimizing the district's exposure.

Develops and administers budgets for the Trust and the department; implements and

allocates resources following budget approval, and approves expenditures as governed by
the Trust for the purpose of ensuring financial integrity of the risk management function.

Develops policies, procedures, and in-house training for district safety and health programs for the

purpose of reducing the incidence of accidents and meeting local, state, and federal guidelines.

Manages plans, organizes the district's safety program, and serves as the liaison between the district

and various local, state, and federal agencies for the purpose of ensuring compliance with safety and
environmental regulations.

Manages and supervises the collection of data and the preparation of a variety of reports, statements,

and communications (e.g. prepares and presents reports and statistical data relating to risk
management operations and program performance at Trust Board meetings, etc.) for the purpose of
providing information to employees, service providers, vendors and others regarding assigned
programs.

Manages the activities of assigned programs or services, to include: planning, implementing,

administering, and evaluating projects and services (e.g. insurance negotiations and renewals:
setting terms and conditions of coverage, service specifications for service providers; negotiate
service requirements, contracts, and fees; ongoing monitoring of service levels; manages the
selection and deployment of risk management-related contracts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring
high quality service from vendors that meet the district's needs.

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Manages, ensures, and trains various safety procedures.

Examines, designs, and implements alternative risk management and mitigation techniques, strategies, and

measures. Monitors the effectiveness of techniques and makes changes as required. Manages and participates in
the development of new programs, initiatives, and incentives to improve workplace safety.

Serves as a liaison with applicable internal departments regarding occupational health and safety matters, and

workers’ compensation.

Establishes monitors, evaluates, and improves processes, procedures, and/or standards for the purpose

of ensuring alignment with the district's mission, values, goals, objectives, and local, state, and federal
laws and regulations.

Facilitates meetings that may involve a range of issues (e.g. personnel actions, financial procedures,

regulatory requirements, community involvement, actions involving outside agencies, interdepartmental
needs, etc.) for the purpose of identifying appropriate actions, developing recommendations, supporting
other staff and serving as a district representative.

Investigates District safety and/or environmental concerns for the purpose of recommending remedial

actions.

Maintains a variety of records (including confidential information) and files for the purpose of

ensuring documentation for future reference in accordance with administrative and legal
requirements.

Plans, organizes, and administers the management of property, casualty and risk management

programs, including design, development, monitoring and renewal of self-funding insurance and
alternative financing programs for the purpose of ensuring district financial integrity in these areas.

Prepares responses to questions from other department administrators, Trust Board, or Governing

Board and external agencies regarding complex issues or policies for the purpose of providing advice
and expertise on appropriate district actions and communicates with the appropriate District
leadership.

Supports upper level management for the purpose of collaborating with their administrators

in the achievement of department programs and district goals.

Collaborates with Human Resources to support crisis intervention and safety protocols for

staff.

Ensures the safety and well-being of staff and students across the district.

Evaluates and adjusts risk management programs to minimize district exposure.

Supervises security personnel to ensure consistent enforcement of safety and security protocols.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and
effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS: Required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet
changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
include: developing and managing risk management programs, developing risk management and loss control

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techniques, investigating and adjudicating claims, preparing and maintaining records, applying applicable laws,
rules, and regulations, preparing reports, communicating complex and detailed reports and information, analyzing
statistical and financial relationships in data, managing a budget, handling multiple priorities simultaneously,
working with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students and staff, utilizing computer technology
used for communication, data gathering and reporting, communicating effectively through oral and written mediums.

KNOW LEDGE: Required to perform algebra and/or geometry, review and interpret highly technical information, write
technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions, and analyze situations to define issues
and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the
job include: Workers compensation laws and regulations, return to work programs, expert understanding of liability
and environmental issues, risk management and loss control principles and practices, legal processes and
procedures, security and loss prevention methods, budgetary principles, applicable federal, state, and local laws,
rules and regulations, financial control practices and procedures, environmental hazard identification methods.
Knowledge of various technical programs: Visions, Google Suite, Origami, Tristar Connect, and Synergy. Knowledge
of OSHA and ADOSH regulations.

ABILITY: Required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify
data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety
of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of
standardized methods. Ability required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied
types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create
action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving
with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform
the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups, develop, implement a comprehensive risk
management system, including a return to work program, extensive experience with workers' compensation,
property, casualty, liability insurance, and emergency preparedness; ability to analyze and make recommendations
for safety, health, and emergency preparedness programs.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives;
directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; supervising the
use of funds. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a
continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and/or crawling and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 60% walking, and
20% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk

of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Education: Job related experience is preferred

Equivalency: Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant experience.

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Required,
Measles / Rubella Immunity or Vaccination, Valid
I-9 Form

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Exempt 19

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