Senior Enterprise Risk Management

Job Summary

Supports the comprehensive identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks that could impact the institution's ability to achieve strategic and operational goals. Responsible for providing day‑to‑day support and guidance to academic and non‑academic departments, facilitating the risk assessment process, and collecting risk data and reports. The ERM Manager reports to the Deputy Chief Audit Officer.

• Assist the Chief Audit Officer, Deputy Chief Audit Officer, and ERM Governance and Compliance Committee in executing and advancing the ERM program by supporting risk identification, assessment, monitoring, reporting, and mitigation activities.
• Prepare periodic risk assessment reports and presentations to the ERM and Compliance Committee on a recurring cadence.
• Coordinate and support the day‑to‑day ERM framework and operations, ensuring alignment of the program with policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the annual ERM reporting process.
• Partner with the University System of Georgia to support consistent application of risk management practices across the university system.
• Participate in risk management working groups and committees to address emerging risk issues, taking lead roles on specific projects when assigned.
• Develop and maintain key risk indicators and university reporting to support leadership with risk insights and actionable plans.
• Analyze risk data against key strategic priorities to assist in formulating recommendations on policy, processes, and mitigation strategies.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate risk activities, exchange best practices, and deliver enterprise risk management guidance.
• Support ERM education and awareness efforts to strengthen and sustain a culture of effective risk management.
• Assist with special ERM initiatives and projects assigned by KSU or USG leadership.
• Evaluate ERM processes and reporting practices and recommend enhancements to improve effectiveness and consistency.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with institutional risk coordinators and KSU/USG leadership to support a cohesive and effective enterprise risk management program.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Three (3) years of experience in ERM, operational risk, compliance, audit, or related activities.

• 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).
• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
• Experience in higher education and/or government.

The budgeted salary range is $70,000 to $83,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo.

All final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation per the University System of Georgia background check policy. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will immediately disqualify the candidate from employment eligibility.