Executive Director - Delaware Valley Trusts - Horsham PA

The Delaware Valley Trusts (DVT) located in Horsham, Pennsylvania seeks its next Executive Director. Delaware Valley Trusts are member-owned, not for profit risk sharing insurance pools. Specifically, the Delaware Valley Trusts offers workers’ compensation, employers’ property and liability and health insurance for over 160 public entity members in Pennsylvania and Delaware. The worker’s compensation and property and liability trusts were established in 1989 and 1992. In 1999, the Health Insurance Trust began and now provides coverage and rate stabilization to over 23,000 public entity employees and their families. Appointed by and reporting to the 6-member Board of Managers of the Delaware Valley Municipal Management Association (DVMMA), the Executive Director is responsible for general oversight and management of the Delaware Valley Property and Liability Trust (DVPLT), Delaware Valley Workers’ Compensation Trust (DVWCT) and Delaware Valley Health Trust (DVHT), each of which are a “Member Trusts”. DVMMA is the shared services entity for each of the three Trusts. The Executive Director is accountable to the Executive Committees of DVPLT, DVWCT and DVHT and the membership for optimum service and financial return. The Executive Director’s duties also include implementation and development of policies and business plans for each Trust in conjunction with the Executive Committees, and for maintaining operating efficiency. The Trusts have a staff of approximately forty-two (42) FTEs and the Executive Director has seven direct reports. Annual revenue for all three Trusts is $250 - $300 Million, with an investment portfolio of approximately the same amount. Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Horsham has much to offer; from nature, culture, restaurants, and entertainment to top notch hospitals, colleges, and universities. The region also offers convenient access to the rest of the east coast and all its attractions. More about the Delaware Valley Trusts: The following education, experience, leadership, and management criteria have been identified as important skills and abilities for candidates to possess and demonstrate: A bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, marketing, communications, or a related field. A master’s is preferred. An extensive background and knowledge of local government operation is highly desirable. A designation such as ARM, ARM-P, CRM or CPCU is also desirable, or any combination of education and experience that would demonstrate the ability to perform the work. Candidates must also have a minimum of five years of experience in risk management, insurance administration, municipal management, or a related field. Experience of ten years or more is preferred. Proven experience in public sector risk management and workers’ compensation is highly desired. Candidates must possess a strong financial acumen with an appropriate tolerance for risk, and the ability to maintain the Trust’s balanced fiscal approach while providing valuable service to its members. Understanding and strong evaluation skills of both insurance accounting functions and budgetary activities are a necessity and requirement of the position. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills to effectively cultivate and maintain relationships with Board members, Trust staff, current and prospective members, consultants and vendors. Candidates must have strong decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and analyze the issues and provide the Executive Committees with recommendations that reflect the Trust’s goals and values. #J-18808-Ljbffr 100KCrossing