University Risk Manager

University Risk Manager Posting Number:

SP005155P

Division/College:

DFA Operations Department:

DFA Operations Officer Location:

Moscow Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

The University Risk Manager leads university risk management initiatives, including risk assessment, alternative risk financing, risk transfer, and risk control efforts through the identification and analysis of property and liability risk exposures of the university. The Risk Manager guides and implements risk treatment, transfer, and mitigation strategies and tools that optimize outcomes consistent with the risk tolerance of the institution and its stakeholders. The Risk Manager formulates and recommends institutional policies and procedures related to risk and insurance management. Areas of responsibility over policy, procedure, and implementation include insurance, claims, contract risk review, insurance placement and renewals (all coverage types), minors, worker's compensation, loss control, and risk management consultations. This position directly supervises the Risk Analyst position.

Duties may include:

Insurance placements and renewals Claims management Loss control and prevention process improvement Protection of Minors program management Oversight of worker's compensation program Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Three years experience with risk management practices or administering insurance programs Demonstrated proficiency in information analysis, organization, and presentation Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality Demonstrated ability to establish strong collaborative working relationships with all facets of a university community

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree; four additional years of experience (for a total of seven years) may substitute for a

Bachelor's Degree Required Other:

Ability to travel Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Additional Preferred:

Advanced degree and/or professional accreditation in business, public administration, law, or a related field Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or comparable certification Experience in claims investigation and consultation, loss prevention, and/or underwriting Experience designing and implementing loss control, alternative risk financing, and risk transfer best practices Experience with casualty insurance placement and renewals Understanding of enterprise risk management Experience in protection of minors practices Experience with worker's compensation claims Working knowledge of and experience with emergency management practices Higher education administrative or management experience

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to travel about and between venues Ability to sit for extended periods of time

Degree Requirement:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status:

Exempt Employee Category:

Exempt Pay Range:

$100,556 annually or higher commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment:

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Appointment FTE:

1

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time Funding:

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy:

No Posting Date:

01/26/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes Special Instructions to

Applicants:

This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship. To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than February 9th. In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align. If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu .

Applicant Resources:

https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50670 The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. jeid-1469461df726754d9b9147df7eac60c2