Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

WHY NORTH RISK PARTNERS

Are you interested in doing work that matters everyday with an organization intentional about building and living out a values-driven team culture? North Risk Partners is a fast-growing firm dedicated to serving the insurance and risk management needs of businesses and individuals. We provide expertise in Commercial Lines, Employee & Individual Benefits, Personal Lines, Surety, Claims, and Risk Management. Our team consists of over 450 employees working in over 30 locations across five states, including Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

At North Risk Partners, our #oneTEAM lives out #oneMISSION: to provide extraordinary #service to our clients, to each other, and to our communities while living out our core values each day. Our team environments are designed to provide #oneTEAM members opportunity to focus on collaborative relationships (clients and team), variety from day-to-day, constant learning, and the tools and resources to learn and grow at work and in life.

Job Summary

The Strategic Initiatives Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating strategic initiatives that align with the company’s long-term goals and objectives. This position will be essential in driving growth, efficiency, and innovation across different departments and teams. The Strategic Initiatives Coordinator collaborates closely with executives, managers, and key stakeholders to ensure successful planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects. This position requires a combination of analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. This role will work closely with and report to North Risk’s V.P. of Strategic Initiatives, and will involve close working relationships with members of North Risk’s IT Department and Learning & Development team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously, ensuring project leads stay on track and meet established milestones and deadlines
• Aid project leads in requirements gathering and the development of detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements such as technology
• Facilitate regular meetings with project teams to monitor progress, address issues, and provide status updates
• Collaborate with various departments and teams to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the implementation of strategic initiatives
• Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration, while promoting a unified approach towards achieving organizational goals
• Provide guidance and support to project leads in the execution of the project-related duties
• Support change management efforts associated with strategic initiatives, assisting in communication, training, and stakeholder engagement
• Anticipate potential resistance to change and develop strategies to overcome barriers
• Encourage a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, seeking opportunities to refine and enhance processes for better results
• Implement best practices and lessons learned from previous initiatives to enhance future projects
• Conduct thorough research and data analysis to support decision-making for strategic initiatives and help mitigate potential risks that may impact an initiative's success
• Support development of process models for workflows and automation with the goal of improving the North Risk Partners client and employee experience
• Support vendor assessments and contract negotiations as applicable
• Synthesize and present data in a clear and concise manner to assist in making informed strategic choices
• Monitor and contribute to the development of key performance indicators and other metrics to measure the success and impact of strategic initiatives
• Regularly prepare progress reports and present them to management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and proposed solutions
  
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• A combination of education and experience generally attained through a bachelor’s degree, and a minimum of 3+ years of active project coordination
• Proven experience in strategic planning is a plus
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data
• Effective interpersonal skills; capable of building relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to evolving priorities and challenges
• Applied change management experience is a plus, though not required
• Experience with lean concepts and workflow automation is a plus, though not required
• Insurance industry knowledge and experience is a plus, though not required
• Working knowledge of standard technology, including core Microsoft office products: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  
  

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

• A role model for North Risk Partners’ core values, mission, and desired culture
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Professionally and positively represent North Risk Partners to all coworkers, clients, and external stakeholders
• A team player who collaborates and works well with his/her coworkers
• A professional who demonstrates the ability to carry on a conversation with clients, Risk Advisors, and other coworkers within North Risk Partners
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Perform under normal office conditions; may include lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Twist, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, stand, walk, and reach frequently
• Hear, speak, and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions to communicate with people inside and outside of the organization
• Sit and a desk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work sitting at a computer
• Move around office/building/facilities repeatedly throughout the day
• Apply manual dexterity, visual acuity and ability, for computer keyboarding, office equipment uses, review of detailed reports, information, fine print, and warning labels
• Must possess valid driver’s license and be able to travel to different North Risk Partners locations for meetings, as well as various locations throughout the state and potentially the region for client meetings
• Able to work a flexible work schedule, including overtime, nights, and weekends to attend events and meetings as needed
  
  

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Incumbents must be able to use telephones, calculators, copy machines, computers, printers, and other office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is primarily indoors. Exposure to a variety of weather conditions during work related travel and events held outside of the workplace will occur and I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree with the contents of this position description. I agree to use my best efforts to fulfill all expectations of the position. I also acknowledge that I am an at-will employee.

This job description does not necessarily list all the job functions or accountabilities of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform additional duties and tasks. Management reserves the right to revise and update job descriptions at any time.

Compensation And Benefits

The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is $65,000 - $80,000 annually, plus benefits. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life, long-term care, 401(k) plan, and more. North Risk Partners is growing which means your career can too. #oneTEAM members receive continuing professional education and development, volunteer time off, paid time off, paid holidays, and hybrid work opportunities.