Director
Arlington Independent School District
Arlington, TX
Full-time
Other
Posted on January 14, 2022
ROLE AND PURPOSE: Plan, direct, and coordinate insurance programs of the district to control risks and losses. Analyze and classify risks and measure the financial effect of risks on district.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree in business or public administration with accounting, insurance or risk management emphasis (preferred)
- Professional designation of Associate of Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) (preferred)
Experience:
- Five years' experience in risk management, insurance, or closely related field
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of risk management program development
- Knowledge of Texas workers' compensation laws
- Ability to manage budget and personnel
- Ability to coordinate district risk management function
- Ability to interpret policy, procedures and data
- Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Risk Management:
- Direct and manage the district's risk management and loss control programs
- Direct workers' compensation and property and casualty insurance negotiations; make sound recommendations for selection of insurance brokers and carriers
- Identify and analyze areas of potential risk to district assets and develop plans to mitigate identified risks
- Work with brokers, insurers, service providers and district personnel on the design, implementation and monitoring of safety, loss prevention and claims administration programs for the district
- Manage claims reporting, administration, negotiations, payment, and employee investigations
- Review and respond to all workers' compensation claims, serve as district representative for Texas Workers' Compensation commission hearings
- Coordinate the compilation of data necessary for audits, evaluations and renewals
- Assist district personnel and legal counsel in all matters regarding insurance provisions included in bid invitations, contracts, and facility rentals
- Act as a liaison to legal counsel, as necessary, on matters involving contracts
- Act as a liaison to the Personnel Department for unemployment and workers' compensation claims
- Coordinate safety programs for district personnel
Policy, Reports and Law:
- Monitor and review periodic claims and reports and provide trend analysis for all lines of insurance coverage
- Track all property and liability claims, including claims paid, reserves, number of claims and cost per claim and prepare an annual report summarizing this data
- Track workers' compensation claims experience, including the number of claims, total incurred, cost per claim and reserves and prepare an annual report summarizing this data
- Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule and local board policy in area of risk management
- Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required for risk management
- Recommend sounds policies to improve program
Budget:
- Provide advice to upper management concerning loss exposure and accompanying risk regarding assets and employees. Recommend strategies to reduce these risks and loss exposures and their related costs
- Monitor insurance program budgets and ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed prudently
- Assist with compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs
Personnel Management:
- Prepare, review and revise job descriptions in risk management department
- Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary risk management operations
- Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness
- Make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention and dismissal
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of those who report to you
Working conditions:
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Occasional district travel
Please refer to the job description for Job Requirements.