Assistant Director for Global Risk, Health and Safety

Title: Assistant Director for Global Risk, Health and Safety

Department: OGE-Global Education                                     

Posting Number: S13874P

Position Summary:

The University of Georgia, the flagship university of the state of Georgia, is seeking an Assistant Director of Global Risk, Health and Safety. Reporting to the Director for Global Education, the Assistant Director for Global Risk, Health and Safety will facilitate the development and implementation of a UGA global health and safety strategy that is student-facing, supportive of faculty and staff, and resource-driven. In collaboration with key stakeholders, the Assistant Director will develop, manage, and champion a comprehensive travel preparedness and response strategy which promotes the safety and well-being of UGA students, faculty, staff, and others traveling abroad under University sponsorship. In addition, the Assistant Director will develop systems to identify, evaluate, mitigate and monitor international risks for UGA global education.

The Office of Global Engagement serves as the hub for the University’s global engagement. It is a comprehensive unit whose offices carry responsibilities related to all facets of campus internationalization. The success of OGE rests on its ability to work effectively across the campus with academic units and other UGA offices involved in oversight, planning or execution of international activities on campus and abroad.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Experience in global safety, security, emergency, or risk management or overseas program management for a university, governmental or non-governmental organization, and/or international business.

Knowledge and interpersonal skills to work effectively with faculty and staff, students, parents, police and government agencies; experience living, working, or studying abroad. Able to communication clearly, effectively, and persuasively both verbally and in writing; work well and form productive alliances with all kinds of people at all levels of the organization. Well organized, able to balance conflicting priorities, remain calm under pressure and in crisis situations. Handle confidential and personal information with discretion. Computer skills including MS Office.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.  Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

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