Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
The Director of Global Safety and Security works under the general guidance of the Vice Provost for Global Engagement and in collaboration with relevant schools, units, and campus-based parties. The Director promotes standards of best practice for international travel health, safety, and security, and designs and creates system and process enhancements to ensure that Emory can support the health, safety, and wellbeing of community members on university-sponsored travel abroad.
The person in the position will provide subject-matter expertise relevant to the role and build on existing experience to stay current on global travel risks and risk mitigation strategies, driving related improvements at Emory. They will monitor current events and health, safety, and security developments affecting international travel, with a particular focus on those that could impact Emory travel and activities abroad. They will monitor Emory travel activity and may conduct periodic site visits, as appropriate.
The person in this role will demonstrate a high level of understanding of insurance programs relevant to Emory-sponsored international travel and assist with managing Emory’s relationships with global assistance and insurance providers.
They will engage with and participate in relevant professional networks nationally and internationally. They will demonstrate strong customer service skills as well as excellent written and oral communication abilities and an ability to work in cross-cultural environments.
The Director will manage the program budget and associated staff resources and perform related responsibilities as required.
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NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
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