CONTRACTS AND RISK MANAGER
Company: University of California
Location: San Jose
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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Job Description:
Salary Range $103,783- $126,149 Annual Salary (Range M20:
Management 2018-2019). Salary Schedule. Starting salary placement
is generally at Step 1. Benefits Summary Excellent fringe benefit
package includes District paid medical, dental, vision, EAP
(employee assistance plan) and life insurance for employee and
eligible dependents, and income protection. Voluntary plans include
supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b and
457 Deferred Compensation Accounts. Manager and Supervisor
positions also include 22 vacation days, 18 holidays, 12 sick leave
days and 6 administrative leave days per year. Position Description
POSITION SUMMARY The Contracts and Risk Manager reports to the Vice
Chancellor of Administrative Services at the District Office. This
is a full time, 12 months per year, management position. POSITION
PURPOSE Under the general direction of the Executive Director of
Fiscal Services or assigned administrator, the Contracts and Risk
Manager is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and assisting
the Director with negotiating contracts and risk management
programs district-wide. The position reviews contracts to assess
appropriate legal form to minimize exposure to risk and liability
in the event of contract default, and to ensure that the staff,
students, public and district's assets are adequately and
appropriately protected. NATURE AND SCOPE This position is
responsible for developing the risk management budget and
determining the allocation of department funds. Works with
attorneys, adjusters, and investigators in handling claims and
lawsuits against the district, keeps district staff aware of
situations that could expose the district to loss of property,
liability, and litigation. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES Contracts:1.
Develop document for contractual agreements between the
district/colleges and various vendors including, but not limited to
maintenance contracts, service contracts, performance contracts,
lease agreements and Independent Contractor Agreements.2. Explain
and interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
pertaining to contractual agreements to district personnel and
representatives of other agencies.3. Confer with and advise college
officials on contract requests, and on the development,
preparation, interpretation, and revision of technical
specifications for the procurement and lease of materials and
services for compliance with law and district policies.4. Act as a
liaison between the district and external agencies, including
school districts, city and state governmental agencies.5. Assist in
the resolution of complex problems and issues over contractual
interpretations between vendors and users regarding deficiencies in
quality of goods or services received by the district, terms and
conditions, and completion of projects.6. Evaluate vendor and
product performance as necessary; compare performance to standards,
specifications and terms of contracts; take appropriate action;
maintain insurance records for active vendors as appropriate.7. May
administer contracts as assigned.Risk Management:8. Plan,
coordinate, manage, and evaluate the functions assigned to the risk
management section of the district, including safety, property and
liability.9. Ensure that programs comply with appropriate district,
local, state, and federal requirements; work with insurance
providers to report and investigate all claims.10. Maintain records
and files on liability and property claims; record communication
from attorneys regarding status of such claims.11. Prepare written
material and present oral reports concerned with contracts and risk
management for and to District personnel, committees, and Board of
Trustees upon request.12. Participate in the identification of
hazards and any safety issues pertaining to all District sites to
minimize insurance losses.13. Assist in the administration of the
District's student, liability & property insurance programs and act
as liaison between the District and insurance carriers.14. Instruct
employees, students, and the public on student, property &
liability accident reporting and claims procedures; inform District
employees about student, property & liability insurance coverage
and solutions for insurance problems; coordinate and administer
P&L malpractice insurance for physicians working at campus
health centers.15. Work with related personnel to ensure proper
implementation of safety programs such as Injury and Illness
Prevention Program ( IIPP ), Hazard Communication Program, Chemical
Hygiene Plan, Hazardous Materials Business Plan ( HMBP ), and Spill
Prevention Control and Countermeasure Program ( SPCC ).16. Advise
on matters of safety and environmental health, as well as
coordinate specific safety trainings (i.e. forklift training,
hearing protection).17. May serve on the safety related committee
at college campuses or as chair on a district-wide committee.18.
Perform other duties as assigned. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:1. Policies, standards, laws, regulations and
practices pertaining to risk management, safety, insurance, loss
prevention, and multi-lines claims handling.2. California Education
Code, government code and public contract code pertaining to
community college operations.3. Contract law and contract document
development.4. Risk management specializing in liability and
property coverage.5. Principles and practices of large complex
organizations with multiple physical locations and building
structures.6. Technology, computers and software commonly used in a
modern risk management office environment.Skills and Abilities:1.
Understand, interpret, explain and apply laws, rules, policies, and
regulations.2. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing,
including writing complex reports and presentations.3. Analyze
complex data and information and prepare reports and
recommendations.4. Work effectively with District personnel,
contractors and their representatives, and legal advisors.5.
Represent and promote the interest of the District in
administration of contract and risk management programs.6. Handle
difficult and sensitive issues and programs and resolve
conflicts.7. Develop and implement strategic planning and
management processes.8. Present solutions to management level with
confidence and effectiveness.9. Work independently with little
direction. Required Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with
major coursework in business, public administration, or a closely
related field with emphasis on insurance, risk management, or
contract law.2. Three years of experience in risk management,
contracts, public administration or law, including interpreting,
preparing, assisting in negotiation and processing of contracts.
District's Diversity Requirements
Human Resources, SJECCD
40 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 270-6414
Email: hremploymentservices@sjeccd.edu
Employment Website: https://sjeccd.peopleadmin.com
District Website: www.sjeccd.edu APPLICATION PROCEDURES Interested
applicants MUST SUBMIT ONLINE ALL of the following materials by the
First Review Date/Closing Date as listed on the job announcement.
Applications received after the First Review Date will only be
forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.1. A completed
online San Jos---Evergreen Community College District APPLICATION
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2. A COVER LETTER (Stating how you feel you meet the qualifications
as outline in the job announcement).
3. A current RESUME / CURRICULUM VITAE
4. TRANSCRIPT - (If Required) If a degree is listed as a
requirement, transcripts (Not Diplomas) MUST INCLUDE confer or
award date of stated degree. Unofficial transcripts will be
accepted; however if the position is offered, official transcripts
will be required prior to employment. If the transcripts or degrees
are from outside of the United States, an official certification of
equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review
service (course by course of the transcripts) MUST also be
submitted. (*See below for a list of suggested services that
provide foreign degree equivalency evaluation to U.S.
degrees).Note: Some positions may require additional documents
and/or certificates, in addition to the items listed above. Please
refer to the job announcement. OTHER APPLICANT INFORMATION 1. Only
complete application materials will be considered. No
exceptions.
2. Letters of Recommendation are NOT required and will not be
forwarded to the hiring committee.
3. Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required
documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she
is authorized to work in the United States.
4. Application materials become the property of the District and
will not be returned or duplicated.
5. Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility
of the candidate.
6. Meeting the minimum qualifications does NOT assure an
interview.
7. The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the
position, or choose to fill more than one position.*Suggested
services that provide foreign degree equivalency evaluation to U.S.
degrees:Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc.
Website: http://www.acei-global.org/Education Records Evaluation
Services
Website: www.eres.comInternational Education Research
Foundation
Website: http://www.ierf.org/World Education Services
Website: www.wes.org Supplemental Questions Required fields are
indicated with an asterisk (*).
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