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Kansas City School District
Risk Manager
Salary Range: S65 $68,400 - $107,224
Department: Human
Reports To: Director of Labor and Employee Relations
Location: Board of Education
Shift Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
The Risk Manager is responsible for administering the districts risk management programs to minimize exposure to losses. This includes implementing prevention techniques, conducting incident investigations, analyzing data, and providing injury prevention training to district personnel. The Risk Manager will work closely with medical providers, insurance carriers, and district leadership to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)
Workers Compensation & Incident Management
- Administer the districts Workers Compensation program, including claims reporting, accident investigation, and prevention training.
- Interact with medical service and insurance providers to facilitate timely treatment and return-to-work processes for injured employees.
- Interpret and apply Missouri Workers Compensation laws to claims analysis and payment decisions.
- Develop and implement district-wide safety plans, including crisis management protocols and safety drills.
- Monitor and proactively address workplace risk factors impacting safety, preparedness, and loss prevention.
- Conduct job-related risk analyses and recommend strategies to reduce losses.
- Maintain adequate recordkeeping and utilize data to identify and reduce operational risks and liabilities.
- Present training seminars for district leadership and staff on safety procedures and risk management best practices.
- Recommend new and improved methods for controlling insurance losses related to workplace incidents.
- Administer employee reimbursements for theft and vandalism.
- Assist with other Employee Relations functions, including FMLA, ADA, and staff investigations to support compliance.
- Provide guidance to management on risk mitigation strategies and loss control improvements.
Bring Expertise And Vision
- Bachelors Degree in work safety, business management, labor relations, or a related field.
- Risk Management Certification (CRM), Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM), or at least five years of experience in Risk Management.
- Proficiency in office software, including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database management.
- Working knowledge of Missouri Workers Compensation laws.
Innovative Thinking
- Ability to develop and implement effective safety programs and risk mitigation strategies.
- Strong analytical skills for forecasting and loss prevention initiatives.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, medical providers, and insurance representatives.
- Strong communication and training skills to enhance workplace safety awareness.
- Commitment to continuous improvement in risk management and employee safety.
- Willingness to embrace new strategies and technologies to enhance risk prevention efforts.
- Retirement Programs, Health, Dental, and Life Insurance are provided.
- KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan mandatory 9% contribution required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.
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