The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Risk Management. Applications will be accepted through postal mail.

GSBA’s group self-insured membership have gained wide recognition and acceptance among school boards in Georgia and nationally. Collectively, the GSBA Risk Management programs offer its members property, liability, workers’ compensation coverages, loss control services, claims management and other programs specifically tailored to serve Georgia Public Schools.

The Governance of the GSBA Risk Management Funds is overseen by a Board of Trustees, comprised of superintendents, school business officials and school board members. Thirty-two (32) members belong to the Workers’ Compensation Fund with a premium of over $7 million annually. Sixty-four (64) members belong to the Risk Management Fund (Property and Casualty) with a premium of over $13 million annually. The total premium for both Funds is approximately $21 million.

GSBA is headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia, approximately 30 miles north of downtown Atlanta and 40 miles west of Athens, Georgia.  

SUMMARY OF MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

(Including but not limited to the following)

• Assist the Officers and Trustees of the GSBA sponsored self-insurance groups (Funds).
• Manage contractual vendor(s) services provided to the Risk Management Funds.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the renewal process of the Risk Management Funds.
• Provide oversight of the Claims Management process.
• Lead and manage department staff.
• Coordinate Risk Management Fund activities with GSBA administrative staff and departmental staff.
• Provide leadership and communication coordination to Fund members.
• Direct Funds membership development efforts.
• Direct the Risk Management Funds strategic planning process and the implementation of the adopted plan.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Risk Management Funds.
• Coordinate between third party relationships with underwriters, brokers and claims.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A proven leader that has knowledge and expertise in the administration of a large and growing group self-insurance plan.
• A combination of formal education, training and experience that demonstrates vision and expertise in the area of risk management
• Preferred ARM and CPCU designations.

COMPENSATION:   Competitive compensation arrangement with a mix of salary, health benefits, travel and possible performance standards, etc.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Application as .pdf
Application as word doc

Application Deadline: May 9, 2007

Appointment:     The Director of the GSBA Risk Management Funds will be a decision of the GSBA executive director.

Applicants should submit their application to:

Mark Willis, Assistant Executive Director
Georgia School Boards Association
5120 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville , Georgia 30043

Information about the GSBA Risk Management programs can be found at www.gsba.com/riskmgt/home.html .

Information about GSBA can be found at www.gsba.com