ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY, Global Programs
Global Programs advances Boston University's global strategy and serves as a champion for global initiatives at home in Boston, abroad, and away from the Boston campuses. We work to support a stronger, larger, and ever more diverse portfolio of global activities that builds on BU's strengths: academic excellence; entrepreneurial ideas; a professional approach including financial, legal, and ethical responsibility; and a commitment to being a good global citizen wherever we work. Global Programs consists of a multi-national operation enrolling over 3000 students annually with approximately 400 administrative and instructional staff members in Boston and throughout the world at twelve international sites.
The Associate Director of Health, Safety, and Security reports to the Managing Director of Global Partnerships and Support and coordinates Global Programs international health and safety strategy. They serve as a resource for all University students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators regarding health, safety, and security abroad. In collaboration with key stakeholders, the Associate Director is responsible for the development, refinement, and implementation of policies, procedures, and activities associated with global travel preparedness and response for BU students, faculty, and staff traveling abroad for any University-sponsored or sanctioned activity and is a key point of contact for BUs International Travel Risk Policy. The Associate Director works closely with colleagues within Global Programs, and specifically with the Global Programs leadership team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION
I.Preparedness, Planning and Policy Development (30%)
The Associate Director will provide strategic planning and guidance for the management of the University's international health and safety efforts, serving as a resource to in-country Study Abroad site staff, BU affiliates, BU travelers, and University leadership. This includes:
II.Outreach and Training (30%)
The Associate Director will develop and implement health, safety, and security outreach programs for students, faculty and staff involved in study, service learning and research abroad, working closely with the Health, Safety and Security Manager. This effort includes:
III.Research and Monitoring (20%)
The Associate Director will monitor world events, issues and trends affecting global programs across higher education and disseminate this information to support safety and risk-related decision making across the University. This includes:
IV.Crisis Management and Emergency Response (20%)
In the case of emergencies abroad and away from the Boston campuses, and working closely with the senior leadership of Global Programs, the Associate Director will serve as BU's point person for emergency incident response and play a key role on the Global Programs Safety Management Team. This role includes:
Required Skills
A cover letter is required for consideration.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience
A cover letter is required for consideration.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.