Executive Director (Hybrid)

Please see a detailed position profile at will be as per contract, approximate range is $190,000 - $243,000 annually.BENEFITS: Benefits accrue based on the full/part time classification for the position. Benefits include: employee/employer paid retirement (CalPERS); employee/dependent medical, dental and vision; 457 Plan, group disability, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.Partial remote work/hybrid work environment is available. North Bay Schools Insurance Authority (NBSIA) is a mid-sized school-focused risk pool, serving over 10,000 school district employees and over 76,000 students with 29 employees. We provide our member districts with high-quality, cost-effective and innovative protection, programs, and services, so they can focus on what they do best.NBSIA members and staff are our greatest assets. Our collaborative, team approach, and strong values, are among the reasons NBSIA is known as a premier risk management pool in the state.Our ValuesMember CenteredRisk Management ExpertiseLong-term VisionInnovation and TeamworkThis is a great opportunity to bring your exceptional skills to bear in support of our vision - Safe and healthy schools, where people are inspired to work and empowered to learn.Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the job. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.SummaryUnder general direction of the Board of Directors/Executive Committee, provides oversight on how the organization accomplishes its goals and day-to-day operations. Plans, coordinates, and directs the risk management and insurance programs of the Authority. Manages investment of the Authority's funds; manages operations of the Authority's captive and serves as its President; provides advisory and support services to the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and members of the Authority; represents the Board's policies and programs to employees, member agencies, and the general public; serves as Board Secretary and Treasurer; supervises the Authority's management team and other support staff.Duty Areas of the Executive DirectorCommunicationIs open, transparent and approachable in communications. Keeps the Board, member districts, and staff members informed and updated. Has the courage to bring up difficult and challenging issues. Is open to new ideas, suggestions and approaches. Fosters and Facilitates Operations of the BoardOrganizes Board meetings and committees; meets with Board members and committees as needed; facilitates meetings; brings necessary research and recommendations to the Board; holds strategic planning sessions with the Board.Develops a Strong Interdependent and Collaborative TeamSeeks, values, and respects input while holding others accountable; shows respect to all. Has clear goals and objectives.Supports and Develops the Organization's Leadership Team and Staff Engages in team building and supports training and development of staff; recruits and hires the best people; is collaborative and positive in working with others; develops succession plans to ensure continuity of service and career progression of staff talent.Upholds, Models and Supports the Vision/Mission/Values and Strategic Initiatives of NBSIA Constantly models and reinforces the values of the Organization; forward thinking in all aspects of the position; constantly seeks out new and innovative ideas. Ensures execution of strategic initiatives developed by the Board.Maintains and Applies Risk Management Knowledge and Expertise Stays informed of latest practices and current information that impact NBSIA and its members, i.e., legislation, best practices in risk pooling, etc.; constantly seeks to improve; proactive stance; looks for and evaluates best options for risk transfer and financing.Provides Administrative and Financial OversightEnsures legal compliance within the Organization; allocates and monitors expenditures; oversees and monitors the Organization's budget and financial status; manages NBSIA Investment Portfolio; ensures timely evaluation and feedback to staff.Ensures the Organization Maintains a "Members First" Outlook and Never Loses Sight of the Fact that the Central Purpose Is All about Children.Visits districts and is open to input; maintains an "open door policy" with regard to feedback and ideas; listens to the issues impacting members and considers ways NBSIA may help, consistent with organizational goalsFosters PartnershipsBuilds collaborative partnerships with other pools, agency organizations, vendors and others in the field; includes subject matter experts in Board meetings and committees where appropriate10. Professional DevelopmentActively strives toward continual improvement in self and organization; provides a variety of professional development trainings and learning opportunities for members and at all levels in the organization; belongs to and participates with a variety of organizations in the field.Education/ExperienceAny combination of education and experience providing the required skills, characteristics and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical ways of fulfilling this qualification requirement are:· Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, or a related field· Minimum of five years of management/supervisory experience in a risk management or insurance environment, preferably at least some in a public risk pool · Experience in public sector self-insurance, risk pooling and experience with a captive is desirable Knowledge· Principles and practices of risk management, including risk transfer, risk financing, and evaluation of risk exposures and prevention strategies· Public agency fiscal management and budgeting· Organizational management and planning· Personnel administration, supervision, training, and performance evaluation· Federal, state and local laws and regulations governing self-insurance, risk pooling/joint powers authorities and other areas pertinent to the organization· Captive insurance principles, laws and regulationsLicense/Certification Requirements· Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM) designation is desirable.· Valid Driver License.Physical Activity Requirements Environment : Normal office environment. Hybrid/partial remote work environment is available.Physical: Requires sufficient mobility to work in an office setting and operate office equipment.Vision: Vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents.Travel: Frequent travel. Ability to drive a vehicle. Some airplane travel required.Percentage of total time worked· Standing:10-15% · Walking:15-20% · Sitting: 70-75%· Keyboarding: 25-50%Note: Sit/stand workstation is available, and use would vary the standing and sitting percentages at the employee's discretion.Bodily movements determined by frequency during total time workedR = rarely 0-10% O = occasionally 10-25%F = frequently 25-50% C = continuously 50% or more· Lifting (lbs) up to 5, frequency = O; 5-10, frequency = R· Carrying (lbs) up to 5, frequency = O, distance = 100 feet; 5-10, frequency = RAPPLICATION PROCESS:Please apply for this opportunity by sending your resume and cover letter to HR@.Position will be available until filled. 

Created: 2025-01-31