OVERVIEW The Director, Global Risk and Safety at the University of Texas at Austin provides institution-wide leadership for managing health, safety, and security risks associated with international travel. Positioned within Texas Global, this role focuses on protecting students, faculty, and staff who engage in education, research, and programs abroad. The position blends strategic oversight with operational coordination to ensure the university’s global activities are supported by strong risk management practices. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Provide university-wide leadership and strategic oversight for the health, safety, and security of students, faculty, and staff traveling internationally. – Lead international travel risk management efforts across the institution. – Oversee compliance with university international travel policies. – Manage the review and approval process for travel to restricted or high-risk regions. – Coordinate emergency preparedness planning for incidents affecting travelers abroad. – Lead and support emergency response efforts for international incidents. – Collaborate with university leadership on global risk and safety issues. – Coordinate with external partners related to international health, safety, and security. REQUIREMENTS – WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS As universities expand their global footprint, the complexity of international risk grows significantly. This role ensures that global engagement can proceed responsibly by aligning safety, compliance, and preparedness with institutional priorities. Effective leadership in global risk and safety helps protect individuals while also safeguarding the university’s reputation and continuity of international programs. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Emphasize experience with international travel risk management, crisis response, or emergency preparedness in a higher education or global context. – Highlight examples of cross-campus or cross-functional coordination, especially with senior leadership or external partners. – Demonstrate familiarity with developing or enforcing travel policies and managing compliance processes. – Showcase communication skills, particularly your ability to guide stakeholders during high-pressure or emergency situations. – If applicable, reference experience working with international programs, study abroad offices, or global operations teams.