Director, Global Risk And Safety

The University of Texas at Austin

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

Job Summary

  • The Director provides university-wide leadership and strategic oversight for the health, safety, and security of University travelers abroad.
  • This role serves as the primary 24/7/365 crisis manager for traveler emergencies abroad, coordinating responses with campus partners and emergency providers.
  • The position requires managing the Student Health Insurance Plan to comply with UT System policy and federal immigration regulations.

Matching Summary

The Director provides university-wide leadership and strategic oversight for the health, safety, and security of University travelers abroad.

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 assessment
  • Crisis management and response coordination
  • Duty of care compliance for travelers
  • Restricted regions policy management
  • Emergency assistance provider oversight

Nice-to-have

  • Change management capability
  • Empathy for diverse stakeholder needs
  • Experience in higher education environment
  • Subject matter expertise in global safety
  • Ability to brief senior leaders effectively

Key Requirements

  • Graduate or professional degree in relevant field
  • 10+ years progressive experience in international risk management
  • Demonstrated leadership in complex organizations
  • Expertise in international travel risk assessment
  • Working knowledge of duty-of-care considerations

Work Rights

Not specified

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