Assistant Vice President of Risk Management

Assistant Vice President of Risk Management

Job Category: Legal

Requisition Number: ASSIS001317

Posted: April 22, 2026

Full Time

hybrid

Rate: $145,000 USD per year

Monmouth University Main Campus

West Long Branch, NJ

Description

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Risk Management who will provide comprehensive risk management and compliance services to support the mission and operations of Monmouth University. This position serves to support the Vice President and General Counsel on a broad range of risk management and compliance, with an emphasis on contract review, risk management, insurance, data privacy, intellectual property, compliance, and issues unique to higher education. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and collaborative problem solver, capable of navigating the risk management landscape of a complex higher education institution. The ability to balance multiple and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment is critical.

This is an in person or hybrid position based on University policy.

Application Material Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

• Professional References

Duties and Responsibilities:

Risk Management

• Primarily responsible for the procurement and administration of the University's risk management program (property insurance, general and automobile liability, environmental, cyber, workers' compensation, professional liability, sports accident and other related University coverages) and work with the Vice President and General Counsel and University's insurance brokers to administer multi-line insurance renewal process, select and structure insurance programs and procure adequate insurance.

• Responsible for processing and administration of insurance claims against the University.

• Review and negotiate appropriate insurance coverage and requirements in contracts; coordinate with insurance providers to ensure adequate coverage for institutional activities and events; provide certificate of insurance for campus departments and 3rd party requestors.

• Draft, review, and negotiate insurance-related provisions in contracts, including indemnity clauses, waivers, and hold harmless agreements.

• Collaborate to identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks, including developing strategies and best practices for risk reduction.

• Assist the Director of Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk in the University's comprehensive enterprise risk management framework. Maintain records and documentation regarding insurance policies, claims and other insurance matters.

• Monitor and manage claims in coordination with the Vice President and General Counsel, insurers and external counsel.

• Assist the Vice President and General Counsel as needed to coordinate with outside counsel in managing litigation, administrative proceedings, and dispute resolution matters.

• Conduct legal research and analysis and draft legal memoranda, correspondence, policies and reports on behalf of the OGC.

• Assist the Vice President and General Counsel in responding to subpoenas, discovery and information requests.

Compliance

• Draft, review, interpret, and amend (as needed) University policies and procedures, particularly those related to contracts, data privacy, intellectual property, risk management and insurance and ensure that policies are aligned with federal and state law and regulatory requirements.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations including OMB Uniform Guidance, Title IX, FERPA, ADA, NJLAD, FLSA, Clery, NCAA, and other higher education-specific statutes.

• Advise University leadership on compliance with state and federal laws across diverse fields.

• Provide guidance and support to University trustees, senior leadership, faculty, administrative staff, as well as the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music (BSCAM) directors and staff, on a range of risk management and compliance issues, primarily with a focus on contracts, intellectual property, data privacy, gift and collection agreements, risk management, compliance, insurance coverage, policy interpretation, and contractual risk transfer.

• Oversee minors on campus compliance.

• Create and deliver training and educational workshops to the campus community on various compliance and risk management topics.

Transactional

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of contracts and agreements, including, but not limited to, agreements related to purchase of services, grants, construction agreements, technology and software agreements, licensing agreements, real estate transacti