Director, Risk Management

Tulane University

. Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive, data-driven policy development and risk management strategies .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeNew Orleans • Louisiana • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy development, risk management, and compliance within a complex organizational environment. Proficient in data analytics and stakeholder engagement to enhance operational effectiveness and regulatory adherence.

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Risk ManagementPolicy DevelopmentCompliance Tracking SoftwareHIPAA RequirementsOSHA Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsPolicy Lifecycle ManagementRisk Assessment MethodologiesOccupational Accident InvestigationProgram ManagementMicrosoft Office SuitePolicy Review SchedulingCompliance MonitoringReport DevelopmentDashboard Creation

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationMotivational LeadershipCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Risk ServicesOccupational Health and SafetyRegulatory ComplianceMedical SurveillanceMedical ScreeningOSHA RecordkeepingCompliance Training ProgramsGovernance Risk and ComplianceStakeholder EngagementPolicy Library Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive, data-driven policy development and risk management strategies
Serve as primary owner of the Policy on Policy and advise departments and leadership on policy development, revision, and implementation
Manage the full policy lifecycle, including initiation, drafting, stakeholder engagement, review, approval, implementation, and periodic updates
Maintain the university policy library, including accessibility, organization, and version control
Develop policy review schedules aligned with evolving regulations, institutional priorities, and industry standards
Coordinate policy announcements and outreach with University Communications and the Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Develop and implement risk assessment and gap analysis methodologies
Identify, analyze, and mitigate operational, compliance, and reputational risks
Identify policy and compliance gaps with department heads and develop mitigation strategies
Administer key administrative policies within Enterprise Risk Services
Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Supervise the Training Manager and oversee compliance training programs
Use data analytics to assess policy and risk management effectiveness
Collaborate with department heads and academic units to foster compliance and risk awareness
Participate in enterprise risk committees and present to the Governance Risk and Compliance Executive Council
Facilitate enterprise risk initiatives aligned with institutional goals
Lead development and maintenance of the university policy website
Develop reports, dashboards, and insights for university leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, business or related field
Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in a large complex decentralized environment, including three (3) years at the supervisory or managerial level
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in risk management and policy development
Experience with HIPAA requirements
Experience using compliance tracking software for regulatory compliance
Experience with occupational accident investigation
Experience with software development and implementation
Ability to develop, implement, and manage a program
Ability to work with minimal oversight to achieve expected results
Knowledge of occupational requirements defined by OSHA, including workplace healthcare requirements, medical surveillance, and medical screening
Knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records
Ability to motivate and direct people within and outside of the office
Ability to effectively manage material resources and operational funding
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs
Ability to maintain an organized digital file system
Ability to collaborate with multiple parties and develop policies guiding operations and compliance
Broad understanding of occupational health and safety regulatory requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment environment
Reasonable accommodations throughout the applicant screening process