Risk Management/Contract Coordinator

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Risk Management/Contract Coordinator
Duties: To assist the Director of Human Resources and Legal Affairs in providing advice, counsel and assistance to the Board of Trustees, President, executive officers, and various departments of the University concerning policy matters, business matters, contract review, risk management, and administrative and regulatory compliance. Review and interpret University policies and assist, as appropriate, in updating same; Review all major contracts, lease, & clinic agreements; Tender claims to insurance carriers; Advise Director of Human Resources and Vice President for Finance and Administration regarding engagement of outside counsel; Select and provide support to outside counsel, as appropriate; Assist Human Resources in assessing, addressing and resolving employment-related matters; Provide the Board of Trustees, President, executive officers, and departments of the University, upon request, with sufficient information to facilitate deliberation and decision-making; Provide advanced legal assistance to attorneys by preparing drafts of legal documents, reviewing and responding to subpoenas, and preparing drafts of releases, waivers, discovery responses and responses to complaints all for attorney review; Investigating facts for cases related to litigation, disputes, claims, and complaints; Preparing correspondence, memos, contracts, template forms, and settlement agreements; Preparing written reports for attorneys and organizing and analyzing information; Serving as the organizational backbone for Department of Legal Affairs; Monitor recent legislation, court cases, and/or publications and notify attorneys of matters that affect higher education; Assist Officers and Directors of the University in developing and implementing risk management policies and procedures; and,. Assist with development and recommended training of University employees regarding legal duties and regulatory compliance. Budgetary authority over Department of Legal Affairs for related fees and expenses including library, conferences, continuing education, office equipment, supplies, and employment of assistants (does not include financial responsibility for managing fees and costs related to outside legal counsel.). Recommendations for policy review and development shall be made through Vice Presidents, Deans and Directors who have responsibility for administering and enforcing same. Performs duties independently with little direction. Specific duties evolve in relation to legislative, policy, contract, personnel and student-related issues.

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