Director of Enterprise Risk Management

Enterprise Risk Management and Insurance

Provide subject matter expertise and consultation related to insurance and risk management services.
Manage the certificate of insurance request process to facilitate third-party receipt of the university’s evidence of insurance and receipt of incoming certificates of insurance.
Verify compliance with insurance requirements in University contracts and agreements, ensuring appropriate coverage and limits, additional insured language, and effective dates.
Assist with follow-up on recommendations made by insurance carriers or brokers to prevent or minimize losses.
Coordinate the development and delivery of risk, safety, and insurance programs and services for all leased or owned University properties.
Conduct claims evaluations, and accident inquiries, and evaluate risk management claims information to identify significant hazards and loss trends; identify and recommend preventative measures and corrective actions.
Administers the University’s workers’ compensation program and insurance.

Emergency Management and Business Continuity

Chair to the Crisis Response Team (CRT).
Lead the CRT to develop, implement and assess an effective Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and effective teamwork among the members of the CRT.
Conducts, supervises, and evaluates campus emergency response drills, and implementation of Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within the CRT.
Collaborates with the President and other senior leadership to create a climate of safety and security throughout the University.
Develops, monitors, and evaluates a comprehensive EOP to be administered University-wide to ensure appropriate emergency preparedness and response from all students, faculty, and staff.
Develops, implements, administers, and assesses life safety, fire control, and disaster preparedness programs, systems, and procedures.
Responsible for implementing all necessary safety training for students, faculty, and staff in a wide range of situations at every campus location.
Ensures all University locations have the necessary safety equipment and supplies.
Leads University-wide contingency planning and business continuity efforts.
Collaborates with administrators, faculty, and staff to annually review, test, and update continuity plans to maintain functional operation during or following disruptive events, as well as provide updates to the University Business Continuity Summary Plan.
Designs, builds, and implements standard risk assessments, business impact analysis, and other business continuity tools and capabilities.
Maintains effective, collaborative, and proactive relationships with local, state and federal emergency response agencies, as well as other college and university emergency management departments.

Security

Develop, monitor, and evaluate the University-wide security program utilizing contracted security services to ensure the protection of SMU assets, staff, faculty, students, and visitors.
Develops, enforces, and reviews University security policies and procedures and ensures the staff, students, and faculty are informed of said policies and procedures.
Oversees and implements the University’s access control and camera systems.
Annually prepares and submits The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
Maintains effective, collaborative, and proactive relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as other college and university security and law enforcement departments.

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)

In coordination with contracted EH&S vendor, develops, maintains, and communicates health and safety policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with the Office of People and Culture and other departments to ensure the effective implementation of health and safety programs.
Perform periodic inspections of workplace facilities to detect fire and life safety hazards and conditions. Make recommendations for corrective measures.
Conduct job safety analysis and recommend safety equipment, and safe work procedures, and communicate with departments to achieve safety excellence.
Conduct investigations into employee inquiries, suggestions, and complaints regarding workplace health and safety issues.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local fire, safety, environmental, and health regulations and procedures.
Stay informed of developments in relevant fields, including legislative trends.
Maintain records, as needed, for University compliance with safety and environmental laws.
Serve as campus liaison with city, state, and federal regulators, including inspectors, engineers, source control, and enforcement personnel.
Ensure general facility compliance with all local, state, federal and general requirements.