Description
POSITION: Director of Risk, Legal & Contracts
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations
DIRECTS: Safety, Security and Health Specialist
SUMMARY: The Director of Risk, Legal & Contracts provides districtwide leadership and coordination for risk management, insurance, claims, public records, legal and regulatory compliance, contract risk review, and related business operations.
The position is responsible for identifying and evaluating organizational risks; developing and implementing risk mitigation and loss prevention strategies; managing insurance and claims programs; coordinating the District's public records processes; supporting legal and litigation matters; reviewing contracts and agreements for risk and feasibility considerations; supporting labor contract negotiations and assisting district administrators in understanding and meeting applicable legal, regulatory, policy, and contractual requirements.
The Director serves as a primary liaison among District administrators and staff, legal counsel, the Washington Schools Risk Management Pool (WSRMP), governmental agencies, contractors, and members of the public.
The position exercises substantial independent judgment and discretion and performs duties in accordance with federal and state laws, Washington Administrative Code, District policies and procedures, contractual obligations, and recognized risk management and insurance standards.
This is a summary of the position. Please visit our carrer site to apply and to view the complete job description. https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/3589
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
Knowledge of Washington State Public Records Act requirements and public-sector records practices.
Knowledge of applicable federal and Washington State laws and regulations affecting public school districts.
Knowledge of risk management principles, loss prevention, insurance, and claims administration.
Knowledge of contract risk allocation, indemnification, insurance requirements, and certificates of insurance.
Knowledge of records management, privacy, confidentiality, and document retention practices.
Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate organizational risk.
Ability to interpret laws, regulations, policies, contracts, and other technical documents.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and recognize matters requiring referral to legal counsel or District leadership.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle privileged or sensitive information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, families, attorneys, insurers, governmental agencies, contractors, and members of the public.
Ability to communicate complex legal, risk, and compliance matters in clear and practical terms.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond appropriately to urgent or time-sensitive matters.
Proficiency with computer systems, records management tools, document management systems, and standard office software.
Demonstrated attention to accuracy and detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Commitment to professional, respectful, equitable, and culturally responsive service.
This is a summary of the position. Please visit our carrer site to apply and to view the complete job description. https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/3589
