Global Risk Manager
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$ 68000 - 74000
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Job Description
Department: Division of Global Engagement
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $68000 $74000/year
Compensation Band: OSOA07Fiscal Year
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
March 10th 2025; Position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration a complete application must include:
1. A current resume/CV.
2. A cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position.
3. Three 3 professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted until you are notified.
Department Summary
The Division of Global Engagement (DGE) works to make the University of Oregon a more global university. In 21stcentury higher education international engagement is not an optional extra: as noted in UOs Academic Plan it is a core mission essential to a thriving socially salient intellectually robust academic community. It is part of the normal functioning of every school college department and center. DGE works to support and integrate the wide range of international engagements globalscale projects and transnational partnerships launched and maintained in our many academic units. The Division of Global Engagement (DGE) integrates and advances UOs many projects of internationalization in support of students faculty the campus community and the UO Academic Plan. We do so because we believe global engagement is foundational to academic excellence; vital to our students educational development personal growth and professional competitiveness; essential for faculty development and research excellence; and integral to the universitys social mission as a premier public residential research university. Units within DGE consist of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Global Education Oregon (GEO) Global Studies Institute.
Position Summary
The Division of Global Engagements (DGE) Global Risk Manager (GRM) is responsible for identifying developing promoting and supporting the implementation of best practices for supporting the health and safety of students faculty and staff while abroad; identifying and mitigating risk factors associated with DGE programming and related international travel including but not limited to Global Education Oregon (GEO) study abroad programs and Global Works International Internships; and serving as the principle health safety and risk advisor to DGE leadership. The GRM works collaboratively with all stakeholders (campus domestic and international partners) to support DGE programs with an emphasis on achieving short medium and longterm goals related to the health safety security and risk of the students faculty and staff that DGE serves.
The GRM serves in an advisory capacity to DGE and GEO leadership to ensure the divisions effective design and implementation of DGEs health safety and risk mitigation policies procedures and practices with a specific emphasis on the largest population we serve: students and faculty who participate in GEO study abroad programming; develops materials and provides training to relevant stakeholders including DGE staff staff at overseas GEO centers and faculty and staff who participate in DGEsupported programming; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of health safety and risk mitigation policies procedures and practices and makes recommendations to DGE and UO leadership regarding the safety of DGEsupported international programming; and facilitates emergency and crisis response for DGE supported programs. The HSRM is oncall as scheduled to handle urgent and emergency issues as they arise in relation to GEO study abroad programming or related DGEsupported international travel. The GRM will at times be asked to consult with and provide support to campus and overseas partners regarding health safety and risk assessments and crisis responses for other international activities that impacts the University of Oregon.
This position reports to DGEs Assistant Vice Provost for Operations and Innovation. The Dean and Vice Provost of the Division of Global Education and other members of DGE leadership may also assign work and projects per business need.
Minimum Requirements
Masters degree.
Three years direct experience in the field of international education with increasing responsibility.
Two years experience evaluating and responding to health safety and risk factors associated with international education programming.
OR
Bachelors degree.
Three years direct experience in the field of international education with increasing responsibility.
Four years experience evaluating and responding to health safety and risk factors associated with international education programming.
Professional Competencies
Ability to work collaboratively in an environment with competing and urgent priorities.
Demonstrated commitment to international education and the promotion of crosscultural understanding.
Familiarity with international political social and cultural issues as they pertain to education abroad international travel and international service.
Excellent problemsolving and strong analytical skills with proven ability to strategize prioritize and multitask to meet goals and deadlines.
Proficiency in Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and StudioAbroad (or similar software).
Strong interpersonal skills sufficient to inspire and work effectively and collaboratively with students faculty staff alumni and other stakeholders. This includes professionalism and collegiality in a team environment excellent judgment discretion and the ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
Communication and interpersonal skills to positively engage people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds administer affirmative action policies effectively and engage in a culturally diverse workforce.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience administering and managing study abroad programming.
Experience in crisis management situations and student affairs with appropriate training.
Proficiency in a language other than English.
Proficiency with StudioAbroad database.
Experience in the field of international education at an institution of higher education.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please contact us at or.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy (including pregnancyrelated conditions) age physical or mental disability genetic information (including family medical history) ancestry familial status citizenship service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law) veteran status expunged juvenile record and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs activities and employment practices as required by Title IX other applicable laws and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information related policies and complaint procedures are listed here.
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