Enterprise Risk Associate Senior at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Enterprise Risk Associate Senior Location: USO-TW Building ATL Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 292006 About Us The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.Location University System Office - 270 Washington Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30334Department Information OIACERM's mission is to support University System of Georgia (USG) management in meeting its governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control responsibilities while helping to improve organizational and operational effectiveness and efficiency.Job Summary The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Senior is a member of the Office of Internal Audit, Compliance, Ethics, and Risk Management (OIACERM) team. OIACERM's mission is to support University System of Georgia (USG) management in meeting its governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control responsibilities while helping to improve organizational and operational effectiveness and efficiency. The position plays a critical role in supporting the comprehensive identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks that could impact the USO and USG institution's ability to achieve strategic and operational goals.The ERM Senior is responsible for providing day-to-day support and guidance to institutional ERM coordinators and facilitating the risk assessment process and collection of risk data and reports across all USG institutions. The ERM Senior reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for IT Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management.Responsibilities Assists the Associate Vice Chancellor of IT Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management in executing and advancing the system-wide ERM program by supporting risk identification, assessment, monitoring, reporting, and mitigation activities of the USO and USG institutions.Coordinates and manages day-to-day ERM framework and operations under direction from OIACERM leadership, ensuring alignment of the program with policies and procedures.Coordinate and manage the annual ERM calendar and assist institutional risk coordinators in completion and submission of required risk reporting.Partners with institutional and USO risk coordinators to support consistent application of risk management practices across the university system, and leading coordination when required.Facilitates risk management working groups and committees to address emerging risk issues, taking the lead roles on specific projects when assigned.Develops and maintains key risk indicators and system-wide reporting to support leadership at the USO, OIACERM, and the USG institutions with risk insights and actionable plans.Analyze risk data against key strategic priorities to assist in formulating recommendations on policy, processes, and mitigation strategies.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align risk efforts, share best practices, And provide ERM guidance.Prepare risk assessments reports and presentations for executive leadership and board members to assist OIACERM leadership communications.Lead ERM awareness and training initiatives to support a strong culture of risk management.Lead special ERM projects when assigned by OIACERM leadership.Monitor ERM processes and reporting and provide recommendations for improvements to OIACERM leadership.Assist with administration of OIACERM audit software to support USG institutional risk coordinators with reporting and entering risk data into the system.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with institutional risk coordinators, and USG leadership to promote a consistent and effective enterprise risk management program.Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, public administration, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training in a similar field.Must have at least three years of experience in enterprise risk management, or related activities.Excellent communication, organizational and critical thinking skills.Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.Understanding of ERM frameworks and its application to organizational operations and governance.Preferred Qualifications Masters degree.Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Enterprise Risk Manager (CERM), Enterprise Risk Management Certified Professional (ERMCP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).Proposed Salary The salary range for this position is $65,108 - $85,000 annually commensurate with experience. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Intermediate to advanced knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks, and associated processes.Intermediate to advanced knowledge of ERM industry standards including best practices and operational policies and procedures.Knowledge of internal audit professional standards.Knowledge of Board-level governance, functions, relationships, and history.Knowledge of current trends in higher education.Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations impacting higher education.Knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures.Knowledge of University System of Georgia ethics policy.Great attention to detail.Skill in written communication to executive and subject matter expert audiences.Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.Skill in decision making and problem solving.Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.Skill in oral and written communication.Ability to respond diplomatically to sensitive and critical issues.Ability to effectively manage multiple demands and to meet strict deadlines.Ability to analyze information and identify trends and data.Ability to summarize complex information and data.USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.Equal Employment Opportunity The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.Other Information This is not a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.This position will not be required to drive.This role is not considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position will not travelThis position does not require security clearance.Background Check Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.