Chief Lending Officer jobs in Laramie, WY

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Chief Risk Officer  

JOB PURPOSE:   

Provide leadership for the planning, development, and administration of all aspects of the University’s enterprise risk management (“ERM”) program, including University wide risk identification, analysis, control, financing and transfer claims, strategic management, inclusive leadership, and organizational engagement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Responsible for development, oversight, and implementation of the ERM program, with advice from the University’s Advisory Committee.
• Keeps General Counsel informed of significant risk topics, budgetary impacts, and claims.
• Oversees all aspects of University insurance policies and compliance, including but not limited to student health insurance, international travel insurance and yearly policy renewals.
• Communicate and collaborate with outside insurance brokers and providers regarding policy updates and University needs as they evolve.
• Supports campus units on mitigating and managing their own risks within institutional tolerance.
• Through outreach, formal training, involvement in committees, and strong relationships, educated the broader University community in risk management principles and techniques.
• Responsible for claims management including investigation, settlement, restitution, and subrogation, collaborates with General Counsel, insurance carriers, and other necessary parties, and manages any third-party administrator involvement.
• Reviews contracts and grants for proper risk and insurance provisions; collaborates with campus units and General Counsel’s Office on contracts, grants, and other institutional agreements.
• Reviews and collaborates with university personnel to address risks faced by students, faculty and staff traveling abroad and in the US as well as minors on campus.
• Collaborates with University personnel to assist with the University’s Emergency Response planning.
• Develops and oversees departmental budget.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Attend meetings and/or conduct trainings as required
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:  

• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Individual Leadership
• Integrity
• Stress Tolerance

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience: 5 years’ work-related experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, financial, and analytical skills
• Ability to lead diverse University initiatives and manage complex and sensitive issues
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a collaborative environment

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/