Project Assistant

Project Assistant

Chicago, IL

Hybrid

Contract

$33/hr - $44/hr

The Risk Management Insurance Coordinator will, under the supervision and guidance of the Director (or Interim Director), assist in the management of the University's insurance and self-insurance programs, as well as provide general risk management support to various internal stakeholders across the University and in our Department. - Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. * Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Responsibilities: Responsibilities: * Assist with the management of the University's commercial and self-insurance programs (60%) * Gather exposure data and assist with insurance applications. * Review renewal proposals. * Review insurance policies for accuracy. * Request and track correction endorsements. * Maintain updated schedule of insurance. * Work with insurance brokers to coordinate certificates of insurance. * Assist with internal communication and enrollment of units in University self-insurance programs. * Maintain schedule of affiliates. * Review University contracts to ensure proper insurance provisions (20%) * Collaborate with departments and units to consult on contractual insurance requirements. * Provide template insurance terms to procurement centers. * Review insurance and indemnification terms as necessary. * Develop processes to ensure departments and units are properly evaluating and maintaining insurance certificates. * Assist Executive Director with insurance budget management and premium payments (5%) * Track insurance invoices and submit for approval to Director. * Provide general risk management advice and other projects (15%) * Consult with units and departments on mitigating and managing their own risk. * Other duties and tasks as assigned. * Assist in entering information for background checks for the Youth Protection Program * Assist in invoicing payables

Competencies

• Ability to read, analyze and understand insurance policies, claims documents and contracts
• Attentive to details.
• Ability to understand and identify risk
• Strong understanding of financial risk transfer and basic understanding of actuarial modeling.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of campus stakeholders.
• Demonstrated motivation and energy.
• Absolute discretion regarding confidential matters

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

• Vision Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

• Paid Sick Time Leave

• Legal and Identity Protection Plans

• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Posted by: VMS Sourcing

Specialization: Project / Program Management