Director of Risk Management | Smith College Job at Smith College, Northampton, MA

Y3RzdGRJb3Jhd1p0bVJkUGl4Rklrd1BQQ0E9PQ==
  • Smith College
  • Northampton, MA

Job Description

Please attach/upload a current resume and cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position.

Job Description

Five Colleges, Incorporated (FCI) seeks a Director of Risk Management to oversee and provide strategic direction to the Five College Risk Management Office, which leads the development and implementation of strategy for risk management and mitigation for Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges ("participating colleges") and Five Colleges, Incorporated (FCI).

The Director contributes to the enterprise risk management programs for the participating colleges and assumes management duties for the captive insurance program. Responsibilities also include insurance procurement, claims management, compliance, and emergency preparedness. The position supervises a small team and reports to the FCI Executive Director, with select reporting duties directly to the participating colleges.

This is a full-time, exempt, benefited position with Five Colleges, Incorporated. The primary work location for this in-person role is South Hadley, Massachusetts, but requires regular in-person interaction with individuals on multiple campuses in the consortium.

FCI is the higher education consortium that supports the excellence of our member campuses -- Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst -- through extensive academic and administrative collaborations.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You could be a great fit for this position if you:

  • Are an experienced risk management professional

  • Can serve as a trusted strategic adviser and thought partner to four higher education institutions and a nonprofit organization--all with different needs and cultures

  • Have advanced knowledge of the insurance ecosystem to advise on and lead the procurement, renewal, and claims management processes

  • Have a broad understanding of the relevant laws and rules necessary to effectively manage compliance functions such as contract reviews, background checks, driver credentialing, and Title IX

IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY TO OUR MISSION

Five Colleges, Incorporated and its five associated institutions are committed to supporting and sustaining a diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and points of view for the essential contribution this diversity makes to the missions of our organizations. In support of this commitment, Five Colleges requires all of its employees to work cooperatively and effectively with the diversity of people within the organization itself, at the colleges, and in our partner organizations.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Before applying, review the full Director of Risk Management position description . Review of applications begins April 7, 2025 . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

NOTE: When applying, you will not be prompted to submit a cover letter. Upload both a current resume AND a cover letter before clicking the Submit button. Inquiries about this position should be directed to fci-hr@fivecolleges.edu .

Position Type:

Regular

About Five Colleges, Inc.

Five Colleges, Incorporated, sustains and enriches the excellence of its members -- Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith colleges and the University of Massachusetts Amherst -- through academic and administrative collaboration. The consortium facilitates intellectual communities and broad curricular and cocurricular offerings; affording learning, research, performance and social opportunities that complement the distinctive qualities of each institution.

Five Colleges, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work,

Similar Jobs

GDIT

Cyber Security Analyst Senior Advisor Job at GDIT

 ...SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Cyber Security Job Qualifications: Skills: Analysis, Cybersecurity,...  ...match Comprehensive health and wellness packages Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career Professional... 

Perrill

Senior SEO Specialist Job at Perrill

 ...Perrill is an award-winning digital marketing agency that exists to power businesses to win online. We are in search of a Senior SEO Specialist with 3-5+ years of experience to join our team of marketing professionals. As a Senior SEO Specialist, you will work with our... 

National Roofing Contractors Association

Residential Mechanic & Apprentice Job at National Roofing Contractors Association

We are seeking experienced roofing mechanics OR anyone who is willing to learn, who are motivated, hard working, reliable and trustworthy. Seeking those who arent afraid to get dirty and put in long hours. Must have prior outdoor construction type experience to qualify... 

Prompt Recruiting

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Job at Prompt Recruiting

 ...BCBA Cypress, TX Are you a BCBAthat has a passion for serving those that have ASD? Are you a BCBA , looking for your next step? Are you seeking a companythat will give you meaning , purpose and flexibility ? Then apply for this BCBA role!... 

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company

Associate Underwriter, Casualty Job at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company

 ...relationships with people who, like you, have a high level of capabilities and strong character, who care about...  ...for you!Job Opportunity:We have some exciting, entry level opportunities as an Associate Underwriter (Underwriter Trainee) in our Casualty line of...