Overview

Job Title: Deputy Director

Base pay range: $118,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

Work Schedule: Onsite requirements; 2 days a week

Summary

This is a highly critical position and requires an in-depth set of broadly developed knowledge, experience and competency in risk mitigation, contracts, stakeholder education, and consultation. The position manages complex issues with minimum or no precedent where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The position serves as subject matter expert to Deputy Chief Campus Counsel, AVC Research, and AVC Chief Procurement Officer to ensure a high level of acumen and experience to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and manage complex contracts and affiliation agreements. Uses advanced enterprise risk management concepts, contracts knowledge, and organization objectives to resolve highly complex issues with organization-wide impact. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, strategies, and evaluation criteria for obtaining optimal results. Partners with other risk officers and analysts to implement best practices. Is considered a subject matter expert and often recognized as an industry expert by external contacts. The consequence of error in analysis, recommendations, and implementation is extremely high. The level of exposure to the University has the potential for significant financial, reputational, and human impact.

This position also serves as a Center of Excellence for the RAIS department. As such, the position educates stakeholders; develops resources and reference materials on risk-related topics; conducts research on and evaluates new or emerging risk areas; monitors success criteria and tracks program metrics; supports implementation of policies, standards and regulations.

In addition, this position provides leadership support when the Executive Director is not present. It represents the Executive Director’s role on assigned committees and acts on behalf of the Executive Director as needed. The position serves as a direct resource to the Senior Vice Chancellor in the absence of the Executive Director as needed.

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Department

FIN Risk Mgmt and Insurance

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction for risk management, insurance and related risk assessment activities. Develop risk mitigation strategies and manage complex contracts and affiliation agreements. Educate stakeholders and develop resources and reference materials on risk topics. Monitor program metrics and support policy standards and regulatory compliance. Represent the Executive Director on committees as needed and serve as a resource to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree, preferably with a specialization in business and/or contract law and/or equivalent education/experience.
• 10-15 years progressive relevant experience
• Enterprise Risk Management professional certification (ERMP)
• Expert and specialized knowledge in risk management; insurance; forecasting and analysis; accounting; risk modeling; knowledge of common organization-specific computer application programs; understanding of organizational rules and regulations.
• Expert interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, active listening, and highly effective team leadership skills.
• Ability to concisely present complex risk findings and make recommendations verbally and in writing.
• Advanced critical thinking and analytical skills to solve problems.
• Ability to develop course materials and deliver content effectively to diverse populations.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management.

Preferred Qualifications

License / Certification: Yes

• Enterprise Risk Management professional certification (ERMP)

Position and Employment Details

• Position Type: Full Time
• Employee Class: Career
• Job Function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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