Los Angeles Unified School District

Risk Management Director

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM) certification required
  • Recent, original DMV printout (within 1 month)
  • Transcripts may be required
  • Three letters of recommendation dated within the last year
  • Cover letter or letter of introduction is mandatory
  • Current resume needed

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement risk management strategies for the district
  • Oversee safety compliance and workers' compensation programs
  • Manage liability claims and insurance administration
  • Coordinate with legal and insurance representatives
  • Conduct investigations and oversee claims administration
  • Prepare detailed reports and analyses for district administration
  • Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact risk management at a district level
  • Engagement with diverse District administrators and outside agencies
  • Leadership role in promoting safety practices
  • Professional development opportunities within risk management
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on compliance and accountability
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent of Business Services, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages the District's comprehensive risk management functions, including workers' compensation, liability claims, safety compliance, insurance administration, contract risk review, litigation support, and related programs. Provides leadership and direction in the identification, avoidance, mitigation, and transfer of risk to minimize District exposure and financial loss.

The Risk Management Director analyzes complex risk management issues; develops and implements procedures and operational practices; ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and District standards; coordinates with legal counsel, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and regulatory agencies; oversees investigations and claims administration activities; and prepares reports, analyses, and recommendations for District administration.

The Risk Management Director develops collaborative working relationships with District administrators, employees, outside agencies, legal counsel, insurance representatives, and regulatory entities while promoting safe practices, operational compliance, and organizational accountability.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Certification (Valid Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM) certification)
  • Copy of Transcript (If any)
  • DMV Printout (Original and current (within 1 month))
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 dated within the last year)
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

Effective January 1, 2026, all applicants for classified positions with Hawthorne School District are required to disclose a complete and accurate history of prior employment with any educational institution, regardless of duration. This includes service with school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. This requirement is in accordance with Senate Bill 848 (SB 848).

About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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