Director, Benefits and Risk Management

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of People, Culture, and Talent, plan, organize, implement and administer the activities and operations of the District’s benefits, leaves, & risk management programs including liability and property insurance programs, safety and loss control programs, and worker's compensation program. Other duties include coordination and communication with the District’s benefit program provider, brokers, third-party administrators; monitoring, evaluation, and improving benefit and deferred income programs; coordinating open enrollment periods and benefit changes. The Director also coordinates committees and training related to district safety issues; direct regulatory compliance programs; train, assign and evaluate the work of assigned personnel; performs other related duties as may be assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

(E) = denotes essential duties of the position

• Plan, organize, implement, and administer a comprehensive risk management program for the district including, District Safety, Risk Management, and Return-to-Work programs.
• Conduct research in the areas of risk management to determine means to contain the incidence and cost of losses, insurance, and other expenditures. (E)
• Administer the property and liability insurance programs; determine insured and self-insured coverages, place insurance and select third-party administrators; review and investigate accidents and claims; participate in litigation procedures and negotiate district settlements. (E)
• Administer district programs for safety, loss control, and insurance for workers’ compensation, property liability, and student accident insurance. (E)
• Serve as a liaison between insurance carriers, claims, and other administrators, and appropriate District staff related to claims and safety hazards. (E)
• Review requests for employee reasonable accommodations, engage in the interactive process, and make recommendations. (E)
• Assure proper documentation and record-keeping of regulated programs and materials, injuries and illnesses, coordinate training of employees in the proper use, control, disposal and documentation of hazardous materials. (E)
• Develop safety programs to comply with federal, state and local safety laws and regulations; analyze current safety programs and revise to improve effectiveness and to comply with changes in applicable laws, regulations and policies. (E)
• Establish procedures for ensuring the timely correction and control of hazards through engineering techniques where feasible, through personal protective equipment and through the safe work procedures that are understood by all district employees. (E)
• Train supervisors regarding their responsibility for occupational and environmental health, including:

a) analysis of the work under their supervision to identify unrecognized potential hazards,

b) maintenance of physical protection in their work areas, and

c) reinforcement of employee training on the nature of potential hazards in their work area and on needed protective measures, through continued performance feedback and through enforcement of safe work practices when necessary. (E)

• Design and coordinate the safety training of all district employees in both general (e.g., workers’ right-to-know,) and specific (e.g., pesticide safety, back injury prevention) areas. (E)
• Inspect district facilities and property for safety issues and to assure compliance with safety laws and regulations; maintain required illness, accident and safety records; assist building and safety inspectors. (E)
• Coordinate and conduct regular safety drills (e.g., fire, lockdown, evacuation); organize and oversee the District’s Emergency Operations Plan. (E)
• Arrange for restitution when District equipment and property is damaged or stolen.
• Administer employee and retiree eligibility provisions for District group insurance plans; oversees the annual open enrollment process for all District employees and eligible retirees.
• Directs work of the People, Culture, and Talent Technician regarding the employee benefit programs (e.g., group medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurance programs, and other programs as assigned) for active and retired employees and eligible dependents.
• Directs work of the People, Culture, and Talent Technician regarding employee leaves and accruals.
• Train, supervise and direct the performance of assigned personnel; evaluate the performance of staff and direct needed training.
• Attend workshops, seminars and conferences; maintain current knowledge of codes, laws, and legislation concerning risk management and safety.
• Performs other related responsibilities as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in insurance, business administration, safety, public administration, human resources or related field AND three (3) years of experience in human resources one (1) year of which is in risk management and/or benefits programs.
• Commitment to equity-based leadership and programming that grows access and support to address disproportionate impact gaps.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, differing abilities, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, passion for the pursuit of DEIA principles and how that positively impacts the organization, and how positive leadership successfully promotes the achievement of all students’ educational goals.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid driver's license.

OTHER INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE OF :

• Laws, codes, rules and regulations governing the administration of risk management programs including worker's compensation, school district liability, property, safety, and others.
• Analysis of claims data and cost projections.
• Principles and practices of insurance and self-insurance including claims adjustment and settlement techniques.
• Appropriate rules relating to industrial accidents, injury leaves of absence, safety and employee health standards.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Methods, practices, terminology and procedures used in risk management.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Applicable sections of state Education Code and other applicable laws.
• District organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Claims negotiation and settlement.
• Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Coordinate the district's risk management programs including worker's compensation, liability, safety, and loss prevention.
• Analyze district insurance and safety needs.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to risk management.
• Learn district organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
• Learn and apply applicable sections of state Education Code and other applicable laws.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Develop plans and programs to reduce claims and cost losses to the District.
• Negotiate and deal effectively with lawyers, insurance representatives, medical personnel, claims agents, and others.
• Organize and direct group trainings and workshops.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Equitably develop, plan, organize, and modify programs, policies, and procedures to meet student, staff, and community needs.
• Communicate effectively in all modalities and to a variety of audiences.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
• Approach challenges as opportunities and utilize data to inform equitable solutions that meet multiple ends.
• Plan, organize work, and meet schedules and deadlines.
• Work cooperatively with and coordinate projects with other administrators and staff.
• Evaluate and support faculty and staff recommendations for program improvements and new programs.
• Identify resources and develop grant or special project applications.
• Work evenings and weekends as required

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision received from the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, People, Culture, and Talent; supervision provided to the staff of the area.

CONTACTS: Administrators, staff, students, vendors, government agencies, public and community members and coworkers.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: (The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those employees may need to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, bending, climbing, standing and light lifting.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Tasks require extended periods sitting and at a keyboard/operating traditional office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily works in an office environment.
• The employee is required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and may be required to work evenings and weekends.

APPLICATION PROCESS - PLEASE READ

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply for.
• It is important the applicants submit ALL documents requested for the application package to be deemed complete and given consideration.

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of Intent (Cover Letter)
• Copy of Transcripts of all degrees and Supplemental Coursework

• All out of the country, transcripts must be evaluated prior to submitting them with applications.
• Any evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) is acceptable.

• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by November 3, 2024.

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or

missing documents will not be considered.

VISA

AVC does not sponsor visas.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Commitment to Diversity
Antelope Valley College is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law.

To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661)722-6311.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.

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