Description
Position Summary: Develop, implement, and monitor mission continuity and disaster recover plans, risk management processes, and a comprehensive insurance portfolio which help to ensure continuity of operations, identify and mitigate strategic and operational risks, and protect the assets of Johnson County Community College (JCCC).
Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:
Develop, implement, and maintain a risk-based, college-wide approach to mission continuity, ensuring continuity of essential functions during and after disruptive events. The mission continuity program should include business impact analysis, identification of critical functions/processes, recovery strategies, training and awareness, and exercise and testing as appropriate.
Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues across campus departments to create and maintain department-level business impact analysis, disaster recovery, and application recovery plans to provide a consistent and well-documented program to mitigate the effects of any interruptions.
Develop and implement risk management strategies that effectively identify strategic and operational risks. Collaborate with campus-wide risk owners to document mitigation and response strategies on a regular basis.
Protect the College from loss through recommending and directing the purchase of comprehensive insurance programs in areas including, but not limited to, property, cyber, general liability, educators’ legal liability, crime, and athletics. Manage relationships with third party service providers including brokers, insurers and other TPA's. Conduct regular policy reviews to identify coverage gaps, evaluate premium cost, and ensure alignment with College needs. Oversee and perform administrative tasks such as communications, claims management, documentation, and ensure adherence to record retention schedules.
Administer the College’s self-insured workers compensation program. Manage the processes, procedures, and financial aspects of the workers compensation program in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential workplace hazards and implement measures to mitigate risks, in order to reduce the frequency and severity of workplace injuries.
Coordinate workplace safety initiatives by providing training and outreach to the campus community through collaboration with campus departments, such as Human Resources, Police Department/Emergency Management, and Campus Services/Facilities. Promote awareness and understanding of workplace safety principles to help clarify shared responsibilities and foster a culture of safety and compliance.
Coordinate safety audits and inspections with campus departments such as Campus Services/Facilities.
Coordinate the Certificates of Insurance (COI) processes and ensure compliance with requirements.
Coordinate Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) processes and ensure compliance with requirements.
Support risk analysis for campus events and student and employee travel.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees related to the College’s Mission Continuity & Risk Management function.
Ensure compliance with College Policies and operating procedures, and relevant laws, regulations and contractual obligations related to risk management and insurance.
*Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Equal Employment Opportunity: JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ([email protected]), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550,Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: [email protected].
Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email [email protected].
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in risk management, insurance, business continuity planning, or related fields.
Required Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge of insurance programs that support a comprehensive community college.
Demonstrated knowledge of risk management processes and strategies.
Demonstrated knowledge of mission continuity and disaster recovery planning principles.
Exceptional analytical, project management, and communication skills.
Strong presentation and reporting capabilities for technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to lead through influence, build partnerships, and manage complex initiatives independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a higher education setting.
Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or other relevant credentials.
