Director, Global Risk And Safety

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, US
Base: $100,000 + depending on qualifications; bonu...
International travel risk assessment
Crisis management and incident response
Duty of care compliance for travelers
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 establishing institutional policies aligned with best practices in international travel risk management while ensuring compliance with laws like FERPA, HIPAA, and Title IX.

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 assessment
  • Crisis management and incident response
  • Duty of care compliance for travelers
  • Policy development and governance
  • Restricted regions list management

Nice-to-have

  • Change management capability
  • Empathy for diverse stakeholders
  • Subject matter expertise in global safety
  • Strategic communication skills
  • Collaboration with external partners

Key Requirements

  • Graduate or professional degree in relevant field
  • 10+ years progressive experience in international risk management
  • Demonstrated leadership in complex organizations
  • Experience with CRM and workflow tools
  • Meaningful global living or working experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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