Associate Director, Global Safety & Security

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks an Associate Director of International Safety and Security to design and direct an enterprise-wide ISS program protecting students, faculty, and staff on international travel and programs, including support for the Qatar campus.

In this senior role, you will lead safety initiatives, coordinate with campus and external partners, and ensure preparedness and rapid response to emergencies across global activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Global Security, Intelligence Analysis, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of global experience.
• Proven commitment to global engagement and travel safety.
• Excellent oral and written communication with all levels.
• Dependable team member with shared accountability.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations for emergency management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a comprehensive international safety and security program.
• Provide 24/7/365 emergency management and risk assessment for international programs.
• Monitor intelligence and world events relevant to ISS.
• Collaborate with internal partners and external stakeholders on policies and travel safety.
• Maintain on-call availability and support for critical incidents.
• Coordinate with Qatar campus safety and Risk Management as needed.
• Support development of a University Command Post and EOC.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks an Associate Director of International Safety and Security to design and direct an enterprise-wide ISS program protecting students, faculty, and staff on international travel and programs, including support for the Qatar campus.

In this senior role, you will lead safety initiatives, coordinate with campus and external partners, and ensure preparedness and rapid response to emergencies across global activities.