Director of Global Health, Safety and Security

Michigan State University (MSU) has partnered with Spelman Johnson to conduct a national search for the new Director of Global Health, Safety and Security.  

For over 25 years, MSU has been recognized among the top U.S. institutions for education abroad, supporting travelers across 300 programs in over 60 countries and all seven continents. The Office for Global Health, Safety and Security (GHSS) supports all MSU global travelers’ health, safety, and security.

Reporting to the vice provost and dean of international studies and programs, and working in close partnership with the associate dean for research and strategic partnerships in International Studies and Programs (ISP), the director of global health, safety and security (director) will identify best practices and provide strategic leadership, planning, and operational management to the University and its constituents on matters of global health, safety, and security. In collaboration with key stakeholders around the University, the director will develop, manage, and champion a comprehensive travel preparedness and response strategy to promote and protect the well-being of MSU students, scholars, faculty, staff, and others traveling abroad and domestically under University sponsorship, and the University’s global teaching, outreach, and research efforts. The director will actively identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor global risks for MSU.

ISP operates under a hybrid model, with staff working three days in person and two days remotely. This structure is subject to change at any time.