Job Title

Risk Manager

Classification

Administrator II

Auto Req. ID

556766

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,053 - $16,221 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $8,900 - $10,900 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The Risk Management department within the Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence assesses and addresses risks to maximize opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to engage in activities that further the University's mission. Through collaborative efforts, we also promote compliance with various federal and state regulations and CSU policies. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Risk Manager (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Risk Manager is responsible for contributing to the development, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive risk management program that identifies opportunities and minimizes exposure to unwarranted operational, financial, legal, and reputational risks. This position serves as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director, Risk Management and Compliance, on institutional risk. This position also plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and CSU system policies related to risk and safety.

The Risk Manager provides leadership in both the management of insurance programs offered through the California State University Risk Management Authority (CSURMA) and claims administration. This role partners with CSU systemwide risk management and CSURMA’s third-party administrators to determine appropriate insurance coverages, maintain effective claims resolution, and achieve cost containment. The Risk Manager analyzes claims trends, identifies areas of loss exposure, and implements strategies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for identified areas of responsibility. This position also monitors changes in laws and regulations and assesses institutional impact. Responsible for several reports, including the University’s annual risk report and contingent liabilities assessment.

In addition, the position supports institutional compliance by ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and systemwide laws, regulations and policies related to risk and insurance. The Risk Manager collaborates closely with systemwide and campus partners—including CSU’s Office of General Counsel, Environmental Health and Safety, Contracts and Procurement, CSUF Police Department, Center for Internships and Community Engagement, and the Office of Events and Facilities Use—to address compliance obligations, support audits and investigations, and ensure appropriate risk acceptance or mitigation. The Risk Manager is responsible for designing and delivering training programs to promote risk awareness and compliance across campus. This position will also develop communication materials, guidelines, and tools to support risk management efforts.

The Risk Manager serves as an advisor to campus leadership, providing guidance on risk acceptance and mitigation strategies, insurance requirements, and compliance considerations for university operations, programs, and events. This role promotes a culture of risk awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement across the institution. The Risk Manager will build strong outreach to and partnerships with academic, student affairs, and administrative units across the University, including leading or participating in cross-functional committees related to risk and compliance. Other duties as assigned.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What does inclusive leadership mean to you.

• A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.

• A description of how issues of inclusivity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Risk Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, insurance, compliance, or related field. Experience developing or supporting enterprise risk management programs. Knowledge of insurance administration, claims management, and regulatory compliance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex risks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting. Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the organization. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Ability to work independently.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

A master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and a professional certification (e.g., Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or equivalent) are preferred. Experience in the CSU system, higher education, or the public sector is highly desirable, along with familiarity with Cal/OSHA and other higher education regulations.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.