Risk Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage the institutional insurance portfolio, including property, liability, workers’ compensation, fidelity, and cyber coverage.
• Serve as the primary liaison with brokers and carriers and manage the claims process from reporting to resolution.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and conduct college-wide risk assessments.
• Act as the designated Environmental Health & Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding chemical hygiene, laboratory safety, and hazardous waste.
• Review contracts, policies, and vendors to ensure appropriate coverage and compliance.
• Advise departments on risk implications for new programs, initiatives, and operational changes.
• Collaborate with Campus Safety and Facilities on emergency management protocols and participate in the Emergency Management Executive Team.
• Support institutional compliance with regulatory areas such as Title IX, Clery Act, FERPA, and ADA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, insurance, environmental health and safety, or compliance.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize complex tasks.

Benefits

• 100 percent tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Medical insurance options (HMO and HDHP) with employer HSA contributions.
• Dental and vision insurance networks.
• Employer-provided life, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans.
• Generous employer contribution to retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal leave, and 16+ paid holidays annually.

About the Company

Eckerd College is a relationship-focused community located on a beautiful waterfront property along the Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida. The College is dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience within a supportive and engaged environment.