Insurance Manager

Note updated salary

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education,

focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students

as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you

will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting

the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal

of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world - ready to

thrive in college, career and life.

LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an

enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710

square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we

employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers

in our city.

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is seeking an INSURANCE

MANAGER to oversee the day-to-day operations of all areas in the Risk

Finance and Insurance Branch, including insurance, self-insurance, and

claims programs.

The Insurance Manager receives general direction from the Director of

Insurance. General supervision is exercised over professional, technical

and clerical insurance staff. This position works out of the central

LAUSD offices at 333 South Beaudry Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017.

Information about the Division of Risk Management & Insurance

Services:

The Division of Risk Management and Insurance Services' mission is to

protect the assets of the District by identifying risks, developing and

managing programs to control and minimize losses, and promoting safe,

healthy and secure learning and work environments.

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The Division consists of three (3) branches: Benefits Administration

Branch, the Risk Finance & Insurance Branch, and the Integrated

Disability Management Branch.

The Benefits Administration Branch is responsible for the management

and oversight of the District's health benefits programs for over 190,000

employees, retirees and eligible dependents. In addition to health and

welfare benefits, Benefits Administration administers programs such as

flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans and life insurance

programs.

The Integrated Disability Management Branch (IDM) is responsible for

employee absence management, disability management, and industrial

injury-related functions in the District.

IDM is composed of two sections: Disability Management and Workers'

Compensation. Each section has a unique role in promoting the return of

injured, ill, or disabled employees to gainful employment.

The Risk Finance & Insurance Branch is responsible for protecting

assets exposed to various risks related to tort claims, theft, damage to or

destruction of physical property, injury to students, and risk within the

course of school construction, and natural disasters. Staff also assesses

the risk of loss and ensures compliance with insurance requirements for

field trips, special events, civic center permits, procurement contracts,

and charter school petitions. It is composed of two sections: Risk

Finance and Property & Liability.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

LA Unified anticipates hiring an Insurance Manager to oversee the

day-to-day operations of all areas in the Risk Finance and Insurance

Branch. Our Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses broad professional, technical and management experience

in various areas of insurance, self-insurance and claims programs.

• Is knowledgeable about current best practices in the area of insurance

administration, including applicable local, state and federal laws

pertaining to insurance program and possesses preferred professional

certifications.

• Possesses experience evaluating and recommending approval of

claims, payments, designated expenditures and recovery forfeitures, as

needed.

• Is enthusiastic about the field, is innovative and successful

implementing best practices for real and measurable results in

performance, cost containment and efficiency.

• Is experienced managing change and addressing the factors that

influence successful organizational change; He/she has a track record of

identifying, evaluating, monitoring, and mitigating major risks and driving

continuous improvement.

• Is a good manager and a clear communicator with a track record of

motivating and developing staff; Supports their team to accomplish

organizational outcomes.

• Possess excellent communication written and verbal skills and the

ability to explain complex issues to non-insurance professional; this is

essentials he/she will interact with a wide range of individuals including

Board members, senior leadership, Labor partners, co-workers and

subordinate staff.

TYPICAL DUTIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Manages the day-to-day activities of the Insurance staff which

administers the following programs:

District Property and Liability Insurance Coverage, District Self-Insurance

Program, Owner Controlled Insurance Program, Special Events Liability

Insurance Coverage, Contract Insurance Compliance, Student Accident

Insurance Program, Charter School Insurance Compliance, Employee

Reimbursement Program, Restitution, Liability Claims, and the

Equipment Replacement Fund.

• Assists the Director of Insurance in developing and implementing

branch policy and procedure changes.

• Interfaces with vendors and contractors to ensure compliance with

insurance requirement standards.

• Reviews and makes recommendations on policy renewals, claims, and

issuance of certificates of insurance.

• Participates in insurance negotiations, selections of brokers and

carriers, and placement of insurance.

• Reviews, participates, and makes recommendations to authorize

payments for complex claims.

• Manages staff engaged in claims program development and is

responsible for obtaining timely and accurate performance indicators.

• Evaluates and recommends approval of claims, payments, designated

expenditures, and recovery forfeitures, as needed.

• Assists the Director in tracking key performance indicators for staff

engaged in claims program development.

• Performs related duties as assigned

Benefits Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical,

dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement

System (CalPERS).

Vacation: 24 days each year.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

Minimum Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS:

Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university, with a

bachelor's degree* preferably in public administration, business

administration, or a related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in insurance program

management responsible for claims administration, policy development,

risk analysis, or insurance procurement and vendor management.

At least two (2) years of the aforementioned experience must be at the

supervisory level. Experience in negotiation and contract management is

preferable.

Experience in a public agency with a retirement/disability system is

preferable.

Special: Possession of certification as an Associate of Risk Management

(ARM), Associate in Risk Management- Public Entities (ARM-P),

Associate in Claims (AIC), State of California Self-Insured Administrator

Certificate, and/or professional insurance certifications are preferable.

A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of

California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an

alternative method of transportation

Please note that the "Minimum Entrance Qualifications" for both

Education and Experience must be met in order to move forward in our

process.

• Candidates who have completed college, university or high school

course work at an institution in a country other than the United States,

must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees.

Please make sure to request a “Detailed” evaluation report. Please be

sure to use degree evaluation service agencies from the following

approved agencies:

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Employment Selection Process The selection process for this recruitment may include a Training &

Experience (T & E) Evaluation and an interview. The T & E Evaluation is

an evaluation of your background as described in your application and

any supplemental information (resume) submitted.

Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an

approved sender so that messages are not accidentally placed into your

spam/junk e-mail folder.

For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment

process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at

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Application Process If you have what it takes to work in a rewarding and challenging

environment, then we would like to learn more about you.

Please note that in order to be considered as an applicant for this

position; you will need to submit an on-line application including a

resume and cover letter. You will also need to upload, under the

“Attachment” tab, a copy of your bachelor's degree OR a copy of your

official final college transcript with the degree conferred and date noted.)

Complete our application and submit the following items under the

“Attachment” tab:

1) Professional resume

2) Cover letter, in which we would like you to address your professional

experience, education and why you believe that you are the best fit for

this position; Your cover letter is a VERY important component in our

application process as it will become part of the next step in our selection

process.

Please contact Deborah Jansen at [email protected] or (213)

241-5449 with any questions regarding this position or our application

process.

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE

APPLICATION? Email us at [email protected]

To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the

website at: .

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons

shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing

are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455

for more information.

Additional Posting Information The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a

working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment,

intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits

discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying

based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including

gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth,

breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual

orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use

restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle

Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability

(including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis,

epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart

disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics),

military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner

status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or

affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or

group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or

any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or

regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides

significant assistance.

For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213)

241-7685.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment

assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment

process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment

score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top

three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The

hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open

positions in related job classifications.