Assistant Director, Risk Management, Policy Development And Training

he Assistant Director of Risk Management and Policy Development is responsible for developing, implementing, leading and managing the risk management program and advising on policy development to ensure compliance. This position serves as policy advisor to departments throughout the policy development process, helps determine the impact of the policy, manages the policy process, maintains the university policy library, promulgates new policies, and manages routine policy review schedule and process. The Assistant Director ensures compliance with the Policy on Policy and oversees medical surveillance and medical screening requirements for Tulane employees as mandated by applicable federal and state regulations and works with applicable departments, to assist in identifying healthcare surveillance requirements, identifying employees and students subject to applicable requirements. The Assistant Director also assists in ensuring regulated medical components are met by licensed professional healthcare providers, provides oversight in tracking compliance, and maintaining records to ensure HIPAA privacy requirements are met. This position will also be responsible for providing oversight of tracking and reporting all OSHA recordable injuries and illnesses and working with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) and the Office of Workers' Compensation to ensure all workplace exposures are managed as required by applicable regulatory standards. The Assistant Director collaborates with various stakeholders and departments to host a policy website for access by the university community and assists with the enterprise risk management initiatives by collaborating with workgroups during the implementation and execution. The Assistant Director serves on the ERM and Policy Steering committee and any other subcommittees established to facilitate the development of university policies.

• Ability to develop, implement, and manage a program

• Ability to work with minimal oversight to achieve expected results

• Knowledge of occupational requirements (such as those defined by OSHA) pertaining to workplace healthcare requirements, medical surveillance, and medical screening

• Knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements

• Strong, effective communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) in a professional environment with stakeholders to achieve goals and solicit input to continually approve the program

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records

• Ability to motivate and direct people within and outside of the office

• Ability to effectively manage material resources and operational funding

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs

• Ability to maintain organized digital file system

• Ability to collaborate with multiple parties and develop policies that guide operations and compliance

• Broad understanding of occupational health and safety regulatory requirements beyond surveillance requirements

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, AND DRUG SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:

Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.

• Bachelor's Degree in risk management, business or related field.

• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in a large complex decentralized environment, to include three (3) years at the supervisory or managerial level.

• A minimum of five (5) years experience in risk management and policy development.

• Master's Degree in a relevant field is preferred.

• Experience working in a highly complex higher education setting is strongly preferred.

• Experience with HIPAA requirements.

• Experience using compliance tracking software for regulatory compliance.

• Experience with occupational accident investigation.

• Experience with software development and implementation.