Risk Manager
The Risk Manager will oversee the institution’s comprehensive risk management program, assessing and identifying risks that could impede the reputation, safety, security, or overall success of the institution. We are looking for a diligent individual to analyze and oversee risk management issues for our institution. The Risk Manager’s responsibilities include conducting extensive research and assessments to evaluate risk levels and develop contingency plans and solutions that reduce and control risks and liabilities.
Education & Experience Requirements
Education required: Bachelor’s degree in risk management, industrial safety, business, or related field
Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience with similar risk management responsibilities
Preferred experience and certifications: Working knowledge of OSHA, OSHA certification, EPA regulations, emergency and hazard procedures
Essential Functions & Position Duties
- Promote a culture of safety awareness, prevention, and mitigation of risk
- Manage the College’s Risk Management Plan that includes needed policies, procedures, and trainings
- Chair the College Safety Committee and conduct process meetings with campus departments
- Conduct safety assessments of College facilities, identify potential hazards, and take corrective actions
- Work in cooperation with campus departments to monitor the functionality of safety equipment and systems such as fire detection, emergency alert, eyewash stations, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), etc.
- Manage the College’s hazardous waste disposal process and any required employee trainings
- Collaborate with the College’s CFO and broker to ensure a comprehensive insurance package
- Investigate and follow up on workplace accidents and take any necessary corrective actions
- Submit to insurance providers and act as a liaison for insurance claims and workers’ compensation
- Manage compliance and act as a liaison with Federal, State, and Local agencies regarding health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Develop and implement college-wide employee training programs concerning safety and health, including OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies
- Maintain records of inspections, employee trainings, safety drills, accident reports, insurance claims, corrective actions, OSHA logs, etc.
- Assist the Information Technology staff with Identity Theft and Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance
- Assist Campus Police with Emergency Preparedness and the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Assist the HR Office with Americans with Disability Act reasonable accommodation compliance
- Serve as the Title IX Coordinator
Non-essential functions of the position
Other duties as assigned. Duties must be performed on the John A. Logan College campus or designated location.
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
Type of Position: Full-time; Professional
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday; occasional evenings and weekends
Salary: $55,000 – $60,000
Complete a John A. Logan College Professional Application and submit a resume. Current employees may complete an internal application and submit a resume.
If you have questions, you may contact the Office of Human Resources at 618-985-2828 x 8912 or at humanresources@jalc.edu.
JALC Mission: “To enrich lives through learning and community engagement.”
