Director Enterprise Risk - Samuel Merritt University

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Another Source's partner, Samuel Merritt University, is hiring a Director of Enterprise Risk, Safety & Security in Oakland, CA. If you’ve ever wanted to build an enterprise risk program from the ground up, this is it. SMU is bringing ERM in-house—your chance to design the governance, systems, and reporting you’ve always wanted across technology, operations, and financial risk. You’ll set the enterprise cadence, stand up metrics and dashboards, guide insurance and contract risk, and shape a modern risk posture for a growing university. For more than a century, Samuel Merritt University has educated nurses and health sciences professionals to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The University’s purpose is to prepare skilled, compassionate clinicians and advance health equity—especially for diverse and underserved communities—through rigorous education, hands-on clinical training, and community partnership. You’ll report to an empowering operations leader, own ERM strategy and execution, and have real scope to build tools, processes, and budget from day one. It’s a foundational leadership role with visible institutional impact!

Description: What you'll be doing

Another Source’s client, Samuel Merritt University (SMU), is hiring a Director of Enterprise Risk to join their team in Oakland, CA in a hybrid environment: 3 days on-site/ 2 days remote. 

Why Join Us at Samuel Merritt University?  

Learn more about SMU: www.samuelmerritt.edu 

If shaping the enterprise risk function at a mission-driven health sciences university excites you, we’d love to hear your story. Apply today to help build a resilient future at SMU!  

You’ll have the chance to: 

• Build a brand-new, in-house enterprise risk function at a 100+ year Bay Area health sciences institution. 

• Lead SMU’s transition from prior Sutter Health contractor support to a modern Enterprise Risk & Resilience model. 

• Report to an empowering leader who champions a team-first culture. 

• Small, nimble department with real scope to design governance, tools, and budget from the ground up. 

• Help secure the future of a growing, mission-driven university serving diverse communities. 

Why Oakland? 

Oakland places you at the center of a diverse, collaborative ecosystem—public agencies, healthcare partners, and community organizations—ideal for building strong risk, safety, and emergency management partnerships. 

What’s In It For You 

• Salary: $142,000–$165,000 

• Relocation: Assistance is available! 

• A real “wow” about Samuel Merritt’s benefits is the tuition support—both tuition remission for SMU courses and tuition reimbursement for further study! 

• In addition, employees have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave, a 403(b)-retirement plan with investment options and matching, life and disability insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.  

• SMU also offers educational and sabbatical leaves within a welcoming, nondiscriminatory workplace 

What You’ll Bring (Qualifications) 

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field. 

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Risk Management, Safety and Security  field.  

• 2+ years of directing and implementing security and safety policies and  procedures on campus. 

• Demonstrated ability to manages the work activities of campus security and  patrol units. 

• Must poses a valid CDL or ID. Physical Requirements: 

Purpose of the Role: 

The Director of Enterprise Risk Management is responsible for the plans and programs that protect lives and property, prevent accidents and incidents, and preserve the learning environment and business operations of the University. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) & CIO, the Director of Enterprise Risk Management provides executive-level leadership to Enterprise Risk Management and Insurance, Emergency Management and Business Continuity, Security, and Environmental Health and Safety.   This position will focus on the University’s Enterprise Risk Management, Safety, and Security by focusing on hazard-based risk identification, mitigation, and controls. The Director of Enterprise Risk Management will also provide support and expertise to University, local, state, and federal partners. 

Key Responsibilities:  

For a full list please see the Job Description here: 

https://samuelmerritt.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SMUCareers/job/Director-of-Safety--Security--and-Risk-Management_JR100977    

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Insurance 

• Provide subject matter expertise and consultation related to insurance and risk management services. 

• Manage the certificate of insurance request process to facilitate third-party receipt of the university’s evidence of insurance and receipt of incoming certificates of insurance. 

• Verify compliance with insurance requirements in University contracts and agreements, ensuring appropriate coverage and limits, additional insured language, and effective dates. 

Emergency Management and Business Continuity 

• Chair to the Crisis Response Team (CRT). Leads the CRT to develop, implement and assess an effective Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and effective teamwork among the members of the CRT. 

• Conducts, supervises, and evaluates campus emergency response drills, and implementation of Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within the CRT. 

• Collaborates with the President and other senior leadership to create a climate of safety and security throughout the University. 

• Develops, monitors, and evaluates a comprehensive EOP to be administered University-wide to ensure appropriate emergency preparedness and response from all students, faculty, and staff. 

Security 

• Develop, monitor, and evaluate the University-wide security program utilizing contracted security services to ensure the protection of SMU assets, staff, faculty, students, and visitors. 

• Develops, enforces, and reviews University security policies and procedures and ensures the staff, students, and faculty are informed of said policies and procedures.  

• Oversees and implements the University’s access control and camera systems. 

• Annually prepares and submits The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. 

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) 

• In coordination with contracted EH&S vendor, develops, maintains, and communicates health and safety policies and procedures. 

• Work collaboratively with the Office of People and Culture and other departments to ensure the effective implementation of health and safety programs. 

• Perform periodic inspections of workplace facilities to detect fire and life safety hazards and conditions. Make recommendations for corrective measures. 

• Perform job safety analysis and recommend safety equipment, and safe work procedures, and communicate with departments to achieve safety excellence. 

Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.  

• Knowledge of CA Building Codes and Fire Life Safety Codes.  

• Demonstrates flexibility and good judgment when adjusting to changing job demands.  

• Skills in developing strong community relations as well as building bridges between the campus community and the surrounding community.  

• Ability to work effectively with the culture of the University, with sensitivity to issues of diversity.  Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond under pressure.  

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, combined with strong leadership and organizational skills which will enable him/her to work effectively with all encountered individuals, groups or organizations.  

• Courteous and professional manner at all times.  

• Ability to organize and prioritize workload. 

 

Another Source works with their clients on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us. 

 

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