Assistant International Safety & Security Director

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Madison International Division anticipates an opening for an Assistant International Safety and Security Director (Assistant ISSD). This is a full-time appointment based in the International Division, reporting to the UW-Madison International Safety and Security Director (ISSD). The Assistant ISSD assists and supports the ISSD in all assigned capacities and duties, serving as a critical resource for faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, postdocs, and staff engaged in international activities. The role involves coordinating direct safety and security support to travelers (before, during, and after travel), including helping manage international crises in coordination with other campus offices and resources. The assistant director supports the administration, coordination, and promotion of a comprehensive international safety and security preparedness strategy across several essential areas: Policy review, revision, and administration; Strategic risk assessment and crisis preparedness; Coordinating internal communications and shared resources/services; Supporting research, analysis, and coordination during crisis management; and Review and assessment of pre-departure safety and security planning, training, and resources.

Requirements

Experiences in researching, assessing, and reporting global security events and risk trends using open-source and commercial intelligence resources
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent analytical skills applying qualitative and quantitative methodologies

Nice To Haves

Experiences with higher education study abroad operations and/or experiential learning abroad
Experiences with enterprise travel safety and security operations

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource to academic and administrative units that sponsor travel to address policy questions and practical issues associated with safety and security.
Assist the International Safety and Security Director (ISSD) to extend support services to travelers, including updating and maintaining an accessible ISSD website.
Collaborate with and support the International Safety and Security Director (ISSD) in proposing, developing, socializing, and implementing travel-related policies.
Collaborate with and support the International Safety and Security Director (ISSD) to strengthen partnerships with administrative units supporting university travel abroad, including those related to health and wellness, travel booking and registration, finances, research, environmental health and safety, visas, and IT security.
May act as a point of contact or coordinator for travel-related safety and security events and crises determined by the International Safety and Security Director (ISSD) in support of campus units.
Review, assess, and offer revision to UW-Madison policies, guidance, and communications relevant to international safety and security practices.
Support the ISSD in administering the UW-Madison International Resources, Guidelines, and Policies (International Travel Policy) and related processes.
Support administration of the University International Travel Committee (UITC) in its operations.
Monitor and analyze a variety of resources to remain current with world news and events.
Research subject- and location-specific security dynamics in international environments to assess risks to the safety and security of university students and employees.
Respond to questions from travelers and supporting university offices and organizations.
Review and assess the utility of safety and security resources for campus application.
Assist in tracking and maintaining data related to health, safety, and security incidents abroad.
Maintain a working knowledge of the UW System international health, medical, and evacuation insurance policy and offer a knowledgeable response to related questions.
Maintain the ISSD safety and security website; update and revise content.
Represent UW-Madison in related professional meetings, webinars, and conferences.
Support the ISSD in coordinating actions, protocols, and communications during a crisis that impacts students and/or employees and requires coordination of campus & external resources.
Review and assess travel safety and security pre-departure training content.
Perform other projects or duties as assigned.