Compliance Officer & Dir-Risk Management

Compliance Officer & Director of Risk Management

District Office at 180 N. Wabash

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the General Counsel, theCompliance Officer & Director of Risk Managementis responsible for identifying and minimizing exposures that could result in liability to City Colleges of Chicago.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Ensures the District’s compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations by keeping abreast of applicable current, new and modified legislation.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; directs the development and implementation of corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or mitigate similar situations in the future.
• Establishes and provides direction and management of a compliance hotline.
• Institutes and maintains an effective compliance communication program for the organization, including promoting (a) use of the compliance hotline; (b) heightened awareness of codes of conduct, and (c) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.
• Manages insurance renewals and related processes for the District.
• Manages workers compensation matters for the District.
• Manages and updates procedures and systems for the monitoring and recording of all property and casualty insurance, workers compensation, general liability and student athlete injuries.
• Coordinates and manages the evaluation, disposition, and processing of all claims, loss containment, and risk functions.
• Prepares various reports and maintains all required records related to risk management.
• Monitors reserves on all District claims and administers, updates, and maintains the case reserves.
• Conducts periodic audits and evaluations with regard to claim expenses.
• Identifies and ensures delivery of safety programs and/or training for employees.
• Compiles regular written reports and planning documents on risk management as directed by the General Counsel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: General Counsel

Direct Supervision: None

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five years of experience in compliance or risk management or related field.
• Law degree is a plus; experience practicing law in compliance or risk management or related field is a plus.
• Ability to effectively manage a diverse workload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in the administration of property and casualty insurance programs, worker’s compensation, loss prevention and safety programs preferred.
• Knowledge and training in risk management functions including personal injury, worker’s compensation, property damage and other loss containment functions preferred.

We offer: excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City College of Chicago!