Associate Vice President for Safety and Risk Services

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

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About The Position

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Associate Vice President for Safety and Risk Services to join our leadership team. The Associate Vice President for Safety & Risk Services (AVP) provides strategic leadership and varying levels of oversight and coordination for university-wide programs in areas like environmental health and safety, flight safety, research and laboratory safety, insurance and risk, safety and risk analysis for campus activities, occupational safety and health, and institutional safety policies. The AVP works across ERAU’s two residential campuses and Worldwide operations, partnering with academic leaders, flight operations, facilities and construction teams, student life organizations, and administrative units to ensure a safe, compliant, and risk-aware environment. The successful candidate will bring technical credibility, operational judgment, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to move complex policies and processes forward in a timely, effective manner. This role reports to senior university leadership and plays a key part in strengthening ERAU’s safety culture and institutional risk posture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in aviation, Safety, Engineering, Environmental Health, Research Administration, or related field preferred.
• Skills, knowledge, or abilities preferred in one or more of the following: aviation accident investigation, safety management systems, flight safety, human factors, aviation maintenance, environmental and health safety, OSHA standards, insurance and risk management, laboratory and research safety, and higher education safety administration.
• 5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in safety, aviation, risk management, or related domains.
• Demonstrated ability to lead policy and process improvements efficiently.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, facilities organizations, and external partners.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in or with flight operations strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting residential campuses and student groups preferred.
• Training or willingness to be trained in critical incident stress management.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Culture
• Flight Safety Governance
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Research & Laboratory Safety
• Facilities, Construction & Capital Projects
• Risk & Insurance Program Management
• Policy Oversight & Institutional Coordination
• Student & Campus Engagement
• Incident Review, Risk Assessment & Compliance
• Execution & Operational Excellence

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding!
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees