UNIVERSITY RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Description
To provide direct support with the administration of the risk program within the University and University Hospital (non-clinical), including risk assessment, risk financing, risk transfer, and risk mitigation/control efforts. Conducts investigation of accidents and incidents and assists with the management of claims. Assists with property and liability insurance underwriting data procurement, application completion, policy review, and invoice processing.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates and assists in the administration of various property and liability insurance and risk management programs. Obtains and maintains information for underwriting and insurance renewal applications. Maintains insurance spreadsheets and other information for the Office of Compliance Risk Assurance
- Responds to incidents including, but not limited to, direct damage to property, visitor accidents, and automobile accidents and provides guidance to the individuals and units involved.
- Investigates incident/accident reports, assists the Director and Associate Director in determining the institution's liability and otherwise coordinates and manages property and liability claims within delegated authority. Sets up electronic case-files and processes requests for claims payments through the appropriate personnel. Reports claims as required to appropriate commercial insurance providers and other university offices and facilitates payment/reimbursement of claims.
- Assists the Director and Associate Director in the management of the Vehicle Safety Management Program, including processing Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) requests and reviewing records and communicating with Human Resources and units.
- Reviews incidents reported daily through the electronic system, police reports, or other reporting methods and identifies reports requiring further investigation and/or escalation of reporting.Serves the University missions by responding to requests for the review of contracts relative to insurance and other risk transfer terms, to questions from departments and, providing advice regarding insurance and other risk management issues.
- Assists in the maintenance of the Office of Compliance Risk Assurance operating, training and other manuals and publications. Assists the Director and Associate Director in the review and development of risk management related guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Annual Salary Range: $70,425 - $114,440
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in business or related field and Five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education. Alabama Drivers License OR state ID required within 30 days of hire.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.