Description
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Valencia College seeks a strategic, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as the Manager, Risk Management & Contract Compliance.
As the Manager of Risk Management & Contract Compliance, you will play a critical role in protecting the college’s legal, financial, and reputational interests. Reporting to the Director of Contracts & Records, this position is responsible for managing the college-wide risk management program, including insurance coverage, contract risk assessments, and vendor compliance.
You will work closely with departments across the college to identify potential risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote consistent contract and insurance practices. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can evaluate risk, advise stakeholders, and support the college in maintaining strong, compliant business relationships.
The individual in this role will have the opportunity to:
- Manage the college’s liability and property/casualty insurance programs, including coordination with the Florida College System Risk Management Consortium.
- Develop and enforce contract insurance requirements, ensuring appropriate coverage types, limits, and vendor compliance through certificate of insurance reviews.
- Evaluate contracts for legal, financial, and reputational risk, and provide clear recommendations to reduce exposure and align with institutional risk tolerance.
- Partner with Legal, Procurement, and other departments to review contract terms and ensure agreements meet regulatory and internal standards.
- Investigate incidents and manage claims related to student injuries, workers’ compensation, property damage, and safety concerns, while leading risk mitigation efforts.
- Provide training and policy guidance, and take proactive steps to identify, communicate, and defend risk-related decisions that protect the college.
As a premier learning institution, Valencia College is an innovative leader in higher education with a reputation for student success. Recognized as one of “The Great Colleges to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education, we understand the importance of fostering a collaborative environment that fosters collaboration and creativity and achieving a true work/life balance. At Valencia College, it’s more than just a job. We’re committed to helping our students reach their full potential by providing them with the right opportunities, the right tools and the right support.
Valencia’s Total Rewards package, features:
- Medical, dental benefits and paid life insurance premiums
- Generous paid time off – vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) membership
- YMCA membership benefits
- Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and your dependents and so much more.
Additional Information:
- This position will operate in a primarily remote environment with the exception of occasional on-site trainings or events.
- OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS: Please note that you will have to establish and maintain Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.
- This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S.
- Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history, even if attaching a resume.
To apply for this job, please apply online directly by Monday, October 20th at 11:59PM on our careers site at https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/40641
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
- Knowledge of risk management, insurance, and contract compliance principles, with a strong understanding of local, state, and federal laws – preferably in the public sector.
- Proven experience reviewing and evaluating contracts for risk, setting insurance requirements, and aligning them with institutional risk tolerance.
- Ability to make independent decisions, take initiative without close supervision, and confidently defend risk-related recommendations.
- Strong communication skills to explain complex risk issues clearly and professionally to various stakeholders.
- A bachelor’s degree in risk management, business, finance, or a related field; Associate in Risk Management (ARM) certification is a plus.
- Experience in enterprise risk management (ERM) and applying ERM frameworks in an organizational setting.
