Risk Management and Safety Assistant

Old Dominion University   Norfolk, VA   Full-time     Quality Control
Posted on May 14, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title

Risk Management and Safety Assistant

Position Number

00451A

Department

OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT

Location

Norfolk, VA

Type of Position

Classified

Type of Job

Full Time

EEO Category

C Technicians

Job Description

Performs program support work for the ORM. Exercises independent judgement in applying prescribed university financial policies and procedures as well as departmental procedures related to ERM, insurance and safety programs. Maintains cost, financial, inventory, personnel, payroll and specialized reports in support of the ORM. Provides customer service to university and other external clientele and functions independently receiving general directions from the Executive Director for Risk Management.

This position performs technical, fiscal, and accounting related duties in preparing and maintaining fiscal and related records, reports and other activities. This position is also responsible for managing the Administrative Office to include supervising the daily activities of office staff and student workers, providing administrative support to the Executive Director for Risk Management, the Director(s) of Environmental Health and Safety (ODU and EVMS Campus, and other personnel within the Office for Risk Management, at the director of the Executive Director for Risk Management.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Skill in Microsoft Office and a financial management system. Working knowledge of office management procedures and equipment. Basic supervisory skills in an office setting. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Effective organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to perform budget analysis, evaluate budget compliance procedures, and prepare technical reports. Demonstrated ability to research, investigate, analyze, reconcile, and evaluate data. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external customers (such as faculty, staff, students, and insurance companies) in a diverse environment; Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with confidential data and ensure such information is kept private

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Some related experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, or other related position maintaining or processing financial records, preparing financial reports, and analysis of financial transactions. Some experiencein office management procedures.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Considerable knowledge of general liability and property insurance procedures. Working knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia DRM insurance policies. Working knowledge of the University Banner system. Working knowledge of University administrative and accounting procedures. Ability to work independently. Ability to provide professional customer service.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing). Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to explain insurance and compliance related issues fully, logically, and concisely.Considerable experience providing administrative support in a middle management compliance, insurance, legal, or risk management office environment.

Conditions of Employment

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number

S02641

Job Open To

General Public

Open Date

05/13/2024

Close Date

05/31/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Applications will be received until May 31, 2024.

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page

Department Home Page

odu.edu/riskmanagement/

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
    Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
    Optional Documents
    1. Curriculum Vitae
    2. Yellow Layoff Form
    3. Blue Layoff Card
    4. AHP Letter