Posted: 09-Dec-22
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 91649-en_US
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.
Job Overview
Assist staff with providing, managing, and coordinating high-quality risk and insurance services to the University on multiple unrelated matters rapidly, accurately, and effectively, consistent with the expectations of the Directors, their designee(s), and University stakeholders.
This position has opportunity for career development and advancement within the department.
This role is focused primarily on traditional risk and insurance functions rather than enterprise risk managment.
Essential Functions
- Assist in the underwriting and management of the University's medical malpractice self-insurance, including the management of internal insurance operations and issuance and reconciliation of internal medical malpractice billing.
- Assist in the financial operations of the department using the University's accounting and financial systems and the University's risk management information system. Review, reconcile and disseminate financial statements to appropriate stakeholders.
- Research and complete underwriting information and insurance applications, evaluate insurance proposals, internally allocate insurance premiums, and pay commercial or external insurance premiums.
- Assist in claims' investigation and provide guidance on coverage, terms, and conditions to university stakeholders.
- Effectively communicate, work cooperatively, and interact comfortably with a diverse community and with multiple constituencies including administrators, staff, faculty, students, trustees, external professionals, and vendors.
- Assist in the office operations of the department.
- Perform administrative functions of the department and other duties as assigned. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement
Required Experience
- Ability to prioritize work.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Willingness to work and learn with a sense of urgency as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think independently, quickly and respond to urgent issues effectively.
- Comfortable with high volume and variety of workloads.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Technical skills: Administrative and financial duties including use and administration of RMIS and SAP based systems; knowledge of commercial property & casualty insurance products; insurance operations; finance; account management; underwriting; and industry trends.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU) is ideal
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range from $55,000 - $65,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.
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