Carnegie Mellon University seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and visionary industry leader to serve as its next Associate Vice President and Chief Risk Officer. The Associate Vice President and Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at CMU will lead the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) department including 25 staff members and oversee a $4.6 million Emergency Risk Management portfolio, with 5 direct reports to the position.

The Associate Vice President (AVP) and Chief Risk Officer (CRO) will lead and oversee CMU’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) department, reporting to the university’s vice president for operations. ERM provides the governance, framework, and guidance to assist and support campus leadership and stakeholders in identifying events that have the potential to impact the CMU community both positively and negatively and to manage risks associated with those events. This role has direct leadership and engagement in managing the university’s Enterprise Risk, Travel Risk, and Compliance Management Programs. Additionally, this role oversees and provides leadership to Environmental Health and Safety, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Emergency Preparedness and Response.

The CRO is responsible for periodically communicating the university’s risk priorities to Executive Management and the Board of Trustees. The CRO serves as an objective and unbiased advisor to risk owners and stakeholders. They support the strategic objectives of the university through organizational resiliency practices and provide risk intelligence to inform strategic decision-making.

In addition, the Associate Vice President and Chief Risk Officer will:

Assess and implement effective business continuity and disaster recovery measures across CMU.Develop and deploy the core ERM toolset including risk identification, assessment, prioritization, mitigation, monitoring, reporting templates, and communication tools.Enhance Emergency Response Procedures, including broad-based training and designation of responsibilities and improved emergency protocols. Establish and maintain a governance framework that includes a local risk perspective and escalates critical risk intelligence to executive leadership.Identify safety concerns and regularly convene stakeholders to ensure holistic awareness and coordination of mitigation activities.Lead projects to develop and execute risk reduction strategies for key strategic initiatives Maintain the risk inventory and periodically update CMU’s enterprise risk profile for discussion with executive management and the Board of Trustees.Partner with education leaders to provide periodic risk education.Partner with risk champions to understand key drivers or risks, and strategies to address these risks.Work with risk owners to complete periodic risk analysis and develop risk documentation and reporting, including for regulatory requirements that the University is subject to.Work with University Police to develop a campus awareness and action education program.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

The ability to work seamlessly across the entire institution, establishing themselves as a trusted colleague in all areas of the university.The ability and capability to encourage others to think differently and build trust, positioning themselves as a strategic partner in risk management.The ability to be a strong team player, builder, and partner.Being extremely adept at leading through influence, expertise, and consensus-building.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.Experience: 15+ years of experience in Risk Management is required.

A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

Successful background check

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Pittsburgh, PA.May be required to be on call and work irregular or extended work hours to include, but not limited to, overtime, emergency hours, nights and weekends.Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.  Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.

NOMINATION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

WittKieffer is assisting Carnegie Mellon University in this exciting search.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited.

Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or résumé and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile.

For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by Monday, December 2, 2024, via WittKieffer’s candidate portal: Associate Vice President, Chief Risk Officer | WittKieffer

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Christy Pratt, Ben Haden, and Jess Cummings at CarnegieMellonCRO@wittkieffer.com

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.

Those employees who are benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays. Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and so much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

University Administration and Management

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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