Los Angeles Unified School District - Job Opportunity

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1 Los Angeles Unified School District - Job Opportunity Job Posting Title Reference code Chief Risk Officer (Business Admin) Special Administration JP XA2 Minimum Salary $ 151, Annual Maximum Salary $ 187, Annual Application Open Date 11/23/2015 Application Close 12/31/9999 Information about LAUSD We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public schools, with the serious work of tailoring the learning environment to better serve our community. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in the business of education. We are technical professionals, skilled workers, support staff, executives, and community champions. We do our jobs with a sense of integrity, accountability, and pride in shaping the future. Our contributions here impact our number one customers - the 600,000 plus K-12 students of LAUSD. With over 1,000 job titles to choose from, build your rewarding career here by joining nearly 30,000 employees, and achieve new levels of success in your career! Department or School Site Project Please note: This recruitment is considered a Special Administration. The names of successful candidates from this recruitment will be added in alphabetic order to the current Chief Risk Officer Eligibility List. The individual chosen to fill this position will become an integral part of Los Angeles Unified School District's executive team and will direct LAUSD's comprehensive portfolio of risk management and insurance services. Who are we looking for:

2 LAUSD anticipates identifying a leader who is well versed in the area of insurance and risk management. He/she will be budget savvy, strategic and an innovative leader with a proven track record of effectively leading and directing enterprise-wide insurance and risk management services of large organizations, preferably within the public sector. This person will ideally be familiar with best practices, and trends, as well as the industry-wide challenges impacting public sector agencies. He/she will be able to seek solutions and strategic opportunities within the current political and fiscal environment to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of our insurance and risk management services. The ideal candidate will also have significant experience in evaluating and forecasting organizational needs and fiscal demands to align long-range plans with strategic goals. Further, he/she is an executive who seeks novel approaches to challenges and opportunities to maximize the effectiveness of our service through reengineering, collaboration, and fiscal responsibility. Our ideal candidate will display effective communication and interpersonal skills as he/she will work closely with a wide range of individuals including Board Members, the Superintendent, the executive team, labor partners, co-workers and subordinate staff. The Risk Management and Insurance Services Division The Division of Risk Management and Insurance Services' mission is to protect the assets of the District by identifying risks, developing and managing programs to control and minimize losses, and promoting safe, healthy and secure learning and work environments. The Division consists of three branches- the Benefits Administration Branch, the Risk Finance & Insurance Branch, and the Integrated Disability Management Branch. The Benefits Administration Branch is responsible for the management of medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, retirement plans, COBRA/AB528 continuation coverage, and various voluntary benefit programs such as optional life insurance and flexible spending accounts for eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents. The Risk Finance & Insurance Branch is responsible for protecting assets exposed to various risks related to torts, theft, damage to or destruction of physical property, errors or omissions, and natural

3 disasters. It is composed of two sections: Risk Finance and Property & Liability. The Integrated Disability Management Branch (IDM) is responsible for employee absence, disability management, and industrial injury related functions in the District. IDM is composed of two sections: Disability Management and Workers' Compensation. Each section has a unique role in promoting the return of injured, ill, or disabled employees to gainful employment Project The individual chosen to fill this position will become an integral part of LAUSD's executive team and will direct LAUSD's comprehensive portfolio of risk management and insurance services. Benefits Job Duties/Responsibilities Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: 24 days each year. Paid Holidays: 12 days. * Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and reviews the administration of the Division of Risk Management and Insurance Services through subordinate administrators, supervisors, and staff personnel engaged in the management of the Risk Finance, Employee and Retiree Group Health Benefits, and Integrated Disabilities branches; * Analyzes the District s claim, loss, and accident history, and identifies methods to eliminate or minimize risks and possible losses; * Develops appropriate cost effective methods for the procurement of insurance coverage and/or self-insurance services for property, casualty, workers compensation, and other areas; * Develops specifications, selects, and manages insurance service providers, including insurers, brokers, and third party claims administrators; * Advises the Superintendent, Board of Education, and District executive staff on recommended cost-controls and investment strategies for all programs; * Oversees the implementation of risk management related policy directives, guidance, and information with the Board of Education, District executive staff, administrators, and other managers as required. Minimum Requirements Entrance requirements for this position include:

4 EDUCATION: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field, preferably including courses in law, insurance, risk management, or safety engineering. An advanced degree in law, insurance, risk management or a related field is highly preferable. EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of risk management experience at the management or executive level with direct administrative authority over a multi-unit risk management organization. Experience in at least two (2) of the major responsibilities in risk finance, integrated disability, or employee group health benefits is required. Experience in investigation and adjustment of workers compensation claims and general liability claims in the public sector is preferable. Possession of certification as an Associate of Risk Management (ARM), Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Claims (AIC), or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred. Employment Selection Process This is a senior management position. The Personnel Commission will be administering a recruitment and selection process to identify the most qualified candidates for this job opportunity. The tentative plan is to include a training and experience evaluation (T & E), a technical writing project and an interview in the selection process. Please be sure to include correspondence as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your junk folder. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at Application Process If you have what it takes to work in a highly challenging environment then we would like to learn more about you. Interested applicants must apply through our online application system. Please note, however, once registered, it is not necessary to complete all of the tabs. Simply complete the mandatory tabs, and skip to the ATTACHMENT tab to attach and submit your professional resume and cover letter for consideration. Any questions about this recruitment or our process contact Deborah Jansen, via to deborah.jansen@lausd.net or directly at (213)

5 For general information about the District please visit our website at DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Please visit and click on "help desk service request form" located to the left of the Quick Links. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Additional Posting Information Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. As this is a senior management position, successful candidates are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list in alphabetic order. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months.