Description
Executive Director
Synchrous Risk Management
Vancouver, Washington
Salary: $276,976 - $366,993
Founded as HARRP (Housing Authorities Risk Retention Pool) in 1987, Synchrous provides governmental members a cooperative program of indemnification and financial protection against risks of loss relating to the properties and operations of the members and a cooperative program of risk management. Synchrous has 82 members that pool self-insurance and reinsurance to cover their exposure. Synchrous ensures rate stability through risk sharing pools for public housing authorities and non-governmental owners of affordable housing properties. Member-owners in Oregon, Washington, California and Nevada have access to extensive information and resources on issues related to fair housing, employment law, the Americans with Disabilities Act, human resources, and health and safety. For tax-credit limited partnerships and the nonprofit affordable housing community, Synchrous provides higher limits of customized insurance at rates lower than traditional commercial insurers. Governed by directors of affordable housing providers, Synchrous provides the real-life experiences of managing the risks and knowing what is required of a risk sharing consortium to address the unique risks. Synchrous operates on a 2025 budget of approximately $46 million, with 11 full-time employees.
Reporting to the Synchrous Risk Management Board of Directors, the Executive Director manages the overall operation of the Housing Authorities Risk Retention Pool (HARRP), the Affordable Housing Risk Pool (AHRP) and the ORWACA Agency Insurance Services, LLC, (ORWACA) providing members and policyholders with cost effective risk management and loss prevention programs, with the goals of identifying, minimizing, and controlling their exposure to all types of losses and improving the work environment related to the health and safety of member employees and the general public. All three distinct companies operate under the shell, branded umbrella name of Synchrous Risk Management. The incumbent frequently works in a home office environment, as administration operations are home based/virtual. The incumbent is expected to travel frequently to member locations throughout the west and attend various meetings throughout the country, including seminars and tradeshows.
Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, economics, finance, or math to assist in analytical processes. CPCU, ARM highly desirable. Ten (10) years of progressive managerial experience in risk management, pool management and/or insurance management. Experience in each of these "industries" in addition to housing authority management would be helpful. Any acceptable combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Benefits include: 100% paid health insurance for the employee and 75% paid for dependents. Dental, vision, and life insurance. 12 paid Holidays. 457 Deferred Compensation - employee and employer contribution. Washington PERS, paid by employee and employer. Flexible working hours in a remote environment. Personal time off. Employee Assistance Program. Costco Membership. Disability Benefits.
For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. Synchrous Risk Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by February 9, 2025. (First review, open until filled).
