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A Risk Management Coordinator plans, coordinates, and administers the District’s risk management areas related to a workers’ compensation program and insurance claims program, which includes property, liability, and student insurance claims.

SALARY INFORMATION

MONTHLY SALARY: $9,278.11 - $11,493.95 monthly ($111,337.32 to $137,927.40 annually).

*Salary Information is based on a full-time, 12-month position

TYPICAL DUTIES
Plans, assigns, supervises the work of and provides training to assigned staff engaged in processing insurance and workers’ compensation claims for the District.

Performs a variety of complex professional technical and advisory work involving the administration of the District’s risk management areas related to a workers’ compensation program and insurance claims program, which includes property, liability, and student insurance claims.

Recommends and implements policies, regulations, rules, and practices involving the administration of risk management areas related to insurance and workers compensation programs.

Supervises and participates in the investigation of District insurance and workers’ compensation claims and approves or denies payments in accordance with established limits.

Serves as an expert source when providing guidance, advice, and policy interpretation to District administrators and employees on risk management areas related to insurance and workers compensation.

Identifies and evaluates all District programs, projects, and facilities to identify liabilities and exposure and to develop loss-control programs.

Supervises and participates in the audit of outside insurance and workers’ compensation claims administration firms and outside vendors such as insurance brokers, defense counsels, investigation firms, vocational rehabilitation firms, medical clinics, and certificate tracking firms.

Makes recommendations regarding settlement and disposition of insurance and workers’ compensation cases.

Researches, interviews, and makes recommendations regarding the use and selection of outside vendors such as insurance brokers, defense counsels, claims administration firms, investigation firms, and certificate tracking firms.

Coordinates and participates in the review of insurance and indemnification language on contracts and recommends amendments to ensure the protection of the District.

Represents the District in consultation and negotiations with employee organizations, insurance companies, and consultants regarding liability, workers’ compensation, and property and casualty coverage.

Coordinates the development of specifications for the procurement of insurance.

Effectively utilizes the capabilities of management information systems involving risk management areas related to insurance and workers’ compensation programs.

Prepares and reviews reports related to insurance activities for submission to the Board of Trustees.

Coordinates the preparation of a variety of reports and correspondences related to the District’s insurance and workers’ compensation claim programs.

Monitors budget allocations for premiums and claims adjudication.

Coordinates the planning and scheduling in-service workshops on risk management areas related to insurance and workers compensation.

Coordinates the development of information packages, instructions, and brochures involving risk management areas related to insurance and workers’ compensation.

Attends meetings, depositions, settlement conferences, mediations, hearings, and trials.

Performs related duties as assigned.

VACANCIES
A vacancy exists at Educational Service Center, 770 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017.

BENEFITS

• District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and dependents.

• A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee.
• 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
• At least 16 paid holidays per year.
• Up to 24 days of vacation annually depending on years of service.
• Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
• Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. Employees are also covered by Social Security.
• Employee Assistance Program

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF AN APPLICATION:
Education:

A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in risk management, insurance management, public administration, business administration, or a related field.

Experience:

Four years of recent, full-time, paid, professional-level experience related to the administration of a risk management program involving an insurance or workers’ compensation claims program for an organization employing 500 or more employees. Supervisory experience is desirable.

Possession of a valid Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation issued by the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters, a valid California Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration Certificate (WCCA) and California Workers’ Compensation Claims Professional (WCCP) designation issued by the Insurance Educational Association are desirable

Special:
A valid Class “C” California driver’s license.

Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

For a complete job description including the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities associated with the position please visit our website.

EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination process may consist of one or more parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.

ACCOMMODATION
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request, orally or in writing, an accommodation in the examination process. Documentation of the need for accommodation is required solely for the purpose of establishing that the applicant has an ADA disability and that the disability necessitates a reasonable accommodation. Typically, a recent letter from an appropriate health care or rehabilitation professional which establishes that the applicant has an ADA qualifying disability, identifies the functional limitations as they relate to the testing situation, and recommends/suggests the appropriate accommodation is sufficient.  In order for appropriate arrangements to be made at the testing site, a request for accommodation and required documentation must be received by the Examiner of Record at least 3 days prior to the administration of the test.

HOW TO APPLY
Online

Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system – https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23&R2=2070&R3=001. Please see our job board for the filing deadline. 

For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District refer to our Web Page at https://jobapscloud.com/laccd/jobboard.asp.

Contact Us
Personnel Commission: class_jobs@laccd.edu

Phone: (213) 891-2129
TDD: (213) 891-2408
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