Associate Vice President, Threat Management

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Ethics and Compliance is seeking an Associate Vice President, Threat Management (AVP) to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the university’s threat management function. Reporting to the Vice President, Office of Ethics and Compliance, this role serves as the university’s senior authority and subject matter expert in behavioral threat assessment, prevention and preparedness. The AVP leads complex risk assessments and is responsible for identifying, assessing and managing threats toward members of the university community (on or off campus), while coordinating university-wide response strategies. This position oversees the threat management team, partners closely with senior leadership and campus stakeholders, and ensures the university maintains effective, legally sound, and best-practice threat management protocols. In addition, the AVP supports training and education efforts, contributes to institutional committees and task forces, and maintains awareness of evolving legal, regulatory, and professional standards. This role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to lead confidently in highly sensitive and high-stakes situations. This position will be fully onsite at the University Park Campus, 5 days a week.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field
10 years of related professional experience
Seven (7) years of experience within threat assessment and management OR eight (8) years of experience in behavioral threat assessment and management, intelligence analysis, or campus safety
Experience working with a wide variety of populations
Excellent problem-solving, written, oral communication, and listening skills
Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to develop good stakeholder relationships and work effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and law enforcement
Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to undertake multiple tasks simultaneously
Self-starter with high standards of professionalism and confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in criminal justice, psychology, social work, higher education or related fields
12 years of related professional experience
10 years of experience in behavioral threat assessment and management, intelligence analysis, or campus safety OR 10 years of experience in higher education or a large, complex organization
5 years of experience in leadership or management roles
Professional experience working within a university setting
Experience working with law enforcement

Responsibilities

Conducting behavioral threat assessments and determining risk levels involving members of the university community
Leading interviews, reviewing relevant data (including social media), and collaborating with campus and local law enforcement to inform risk analysis
Developing and coordinating response and case management strategies
Overseeing the threat management team, including case discussions, operations, training, and response coordination
Serving as the university’s subject matter expert, providing consultation and guidance to campus stakeholders
Maintaining confidential case records and ensuring appropriate documentation of processes and outcomes
Partnering with campus departments on threat response efforts, debriefings, and educational initiatives
Developing and updating threat assessment protocols, training materials, and campus guidance
Monitoring legal, regulatory, and industry developments impacting threat management (including FERPA and HIPAA considerations)
Representing the university on internal and external committees and professional networks
Perform other related duties as assigned. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.