Director, Employee Benefits & Safety/Risk Management

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To manage the Insurance and Employee Benefits Department, implement and monitor the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule and local Board policy in the area of insurance. Support and compliment district staff to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's Degree, required Professional designation of Associate of Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; interpret data, federal and state law Knowledge of Risk Management Knowledge of general liability, public school sovereign immunity, federal and state compliance laws and Workers' Compensation Law Knowledge of voluntary insurance programs Knowledge of the

Teacher Retirement System Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in risk management, insurance or closely related field, required

Days:

226 Daily Rate pay range:

Minimum:

$410.00

Maximum:

$572.04

Note:

Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage the District insurance programs that include self-funded health/dental, life, general liability, school leaders' errors and omissions liability, voluntary insurance, self-funded workers' compensation, building and vehicle insurance and any insurance as assigned. Represent the District at Workers' Compensation Benefit Review conferences and Contested Case Hearings, as necessary. Assist in the preparation and evaluation of bid or negotiations for all types of insurance or related services. Serve as liaison between the District and insurance agency representatives and third party administrators. Assist site based administrators and other staff with the development of strategies to ensure compliance with various local, state and federal environmental guidelines. Serve as District's Privacy Officer for purposes relating to HHS Privacy Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Prepare and submit reports/claims timely to the various insurance carriers as required. Prepare, analyze loss control reports and recommend risk management strategies to address trends and reduce cost. Direct the preparation of reports as required for these programs/services by the Board of Trustees, Superintendent and outside agencies. Maintain a program to disseminate insurance information to staff. Development and submit the departmental budget. Keep the Executive Director for Human Resources informed on the operational affairs of the department. Supervise, evaluate and make recommendations for employment, assignment and/or termination of personnel as determined by the organizational chart. Demonstrate loyalty within a team approach to District initiatives. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards. Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Benefits Specialist, Employee Benefits Secretary, and Employee Benefits Clerks

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer, copier, multimedia equipment, and other office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate multiple and complex projects; meet deadlines

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent, prolonged and irregular hours; frequent district wide travel and occasional state travel