Director, Global Risk And Safety

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $100,000 + depending on qualifications; bonu...
International travel risk management
Crisis response coordination
Duty of care compliance
The Director provides university-wide leadership for the health, safety, and security of University travelers abroad including students, faculty, and staff

Job Summary

  • The Director provides university-wide leadership for the health, safety, and security of University travelers abroad including students, faculty, and staff.
  • This role serves as the primary 24/7/365 crisis manager responsible for coordinating responses to traveler emergencies and leading the International Critical Incident Response Team.
  • The position requires managing the Student Health Insurance Plan compliance with UT System policy and federal immigration regulations while overseeing pre-departure health clearance processes.

Matching Summary

The Director provides university-wide leadership for the health, safety, and security of University travelers abroad including students, faculty, and staff.

Salary

Base: $100,000+ depending on qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • International travel risk management
  • Crisis response coordination
  • Duty of care compliance
  • Restricted regions policy management
  • Emergency assistance provider oversight

Nice-to-have

  • Change management capability
  • Empathy for stakeholder needs
  • Subject matter expertise in global safety
  • Conference presentation experience

Key Requirements

  • Graduate or professional degree required
  • 10+ years progressive experience in international health, safety, and security
  • Demonstrated leadership in complex organizations
  • Experience with CRM/workflow tools like Microsoft or Asana
  • Meaningful global living, working, or studying experience
  • Background check required for finalists

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization

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