University Risk Manager

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP005314P
Position Title University Risk Manager
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
Unit URL
Risk Management and Insurance | University of Idaho

Position Qualifications


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

Posting Information


FLSA Status Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $110,000 annually or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 06/10/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Another Source is proud to partner with the University of Idaho in the search for a University Risk Manager. Please apply directly through their site by clicking the link below.
https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/102448/university-risk-manager—-university-of-idaho/job
Screening of applicants will begin June 24, 2026.
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.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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