Assistant Director Global & Risk

Assistant Director Global Travel & Risk

Campus:
University of North Texas,

Location:

Denton, FTE: 1.0, Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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Risk Management Services' programs provide proactive support for the strategic, operational and financial foundation of the University of North Texas. A safe academic environment is the top priority of our department and staff members. We help identify, analyze and mitigate risks so that the UNT community can freely pursue opportunities for growth and advancement. Our staff members also work to identify, protect and conserve university resources from loss.

To achieve our goals, we work together with the UNT community to help them proactively manage risks, implement preventative measures, plan for their challenges and work through any issues that occur.

Leads the development and execution of UNT’s international travel safety and risk management strategy. This role serves as a strategic partner to students, faculty, and staff, providing the resources and frameworks necessary for safe global engagement. By collaborating with key stakeholders, the Assistant Director manages a comprehensive international travel safety and risk management program while implementing robust systems to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with international travel sponsored by UNT.

Bachelor's degree in International Education, Emergency Management, Risk Management, or a related field and five (5) years of professional experience in global safety, international risk management, emergency management, or related fields. Proven experience in a leadership capacity working within a large, public university or similar complex organizational structure. Demonstrated leadership experience in managing crises, emergency preparedness planning, and international incident management.

• Strong working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws relating to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of University organizations, operations, policies and procedures.
• Advanced communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety and security measures related to work performed and work supervised.

• Master’s degree in International Education, Emergency Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Experience living, working, and/or studying abroad.
• Possession of relevant certifications.

• Strategic Risk Frameworks:
  Perform comprehensive risk analyses and develop advanced mitigation frameworks for international travel to safeguard university travelers and assets.
• Policy Governance:
  Design, implement, and review…