Risk Management Intern (Fixed Term)

Summary: Santa Clara University is seeking a Risk Management Intern to support their risk, insurance, and compliance operations. This role provides hands-on experience with institutional risk assessment and policy implementation, while also offering exposure to internal leaders and external professionals. Responsibilities: - Contribute to process and policy modernization efforts already underway, including but not limited to: - DMV Drivers Program - Youth Protection - Privacy Policy - Copyright Guidelines - Support the management of Certificates of Insurance (COIs), including receipt, review, and compliance tracking - Help update and maintain Risk Management website content to ensure accuracy and accessibility - Assist in the organization of insurance claims, incident reports, and compliance documentation - Assist with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) initiatives, including data collection and preparation for committee meetings - Collaborate with campus partners on safety, compliance, and risk training initiatives - Support rollout of risk platform software by helping refine workflows and procedures - Support the exchange and review of insurance documentation for claims, and related contracts, programs, and events - Assist with claims tracking and documentation - Support the collection of data for insurance renewals and risk assessments - Serve as a lead student intern supporting the supervision and coordination of Risk Management Office student workers - Assist with onboarding and training student workers on Risk Management Office responsibilities, processes, and workflows, including documentation standards, compliance tracking, and use of office tools and systems - Provide day-to-day guidance, task coordination, and quality checks for assigned student work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely completion - Support the development and maintenance of training materials, desk guides, and process documentation to promote continuity and knowledge transfer within the office - Escalate issues, questions, or process gaps to professional staff as appropriate, and contribute suggestions for workflow and training improvements - Provide administrative support for risk-related events, meetings, and workshops - Conduct research on best practices and peer benchmarking in higher education risk management - Maintain databases and records for reporting and compliance purposes - Assist with assigning and coordinating routine administrative tasks among student workers as directed - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Current student in good standing, preferably pursuing a degree in business, finance, law, or a related field - Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy - Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office - Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., prior student employment, team lead roles, mentoring, or training responsibilities) preferred - Interest in risk management, compliance, insurance, or university operations preferred Required Skills: Risk management, Compliance, Insurance, Claims processing, Google Suite, Microsoft Office