Hiring: Director, Health, Safety & Security Global Partnerships and Support Company: Boston University Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:15:02 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, Program Management, Project Management, Risk Management About the job Experience: •8 years of progressive professional experience in fast-paced international operational environment. •At least 8 years of progressive professional experience in fast-paced international operational environment. Required Skills: •Bachelor's degree required in relevant field; Master's or JD degree strongly preferred. •At least 8 years of progressive professional experience in fast-paced international operational environment. •Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products or other analytical tools and data management. •Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, advise senior leadership, lead cross-functional decision making during rapidly evolving situation, and establish strategic priorities across a complex organization. •Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills. •Excellent interpersonal, presentation and intercultural skills, including an ability to clearly and persuasively communicate concepts and ideas, garner respect and confidence of leadership, build productive relationships and produce results in a dynamic environment. •Demonstrated command of writing across a broad spectrum of platforms. •Demonstrated capacity to set and monitor priorities to meet deadlines, and with ability to champion innovation and act with urgency in service to BU's vision and mission. Qualifications: •Overseeing effective health, safety and security training for University units and personnel engaged in University-sponsored activities abroad •Developing and delivering effective health and safety pre-departure orientations for Study Abroad program participants and other BU-sponsored international travelers, both in-person and remote •Providing regular updates and emergency response training for Global Programs staff, including at international sites, including annual refreshers and role-specific training •Serving as a subject matter expert to advise faculty and graduate student researchers and other BU travelers as needed •Representing Global Programs on several health and safety committees, including the Enterprise Risk Management Advisory Council, and chairing the Global Travel Risk Assessment Committee (GTRAC). •III. Research, Risk Assessment and Monitoring (20%) •Active risk assessment of various locations, which includes monitoring of travel policies, local health conditions, and other key factors impacting international travel and safety in the locations where BU has a presence or sends travelers •Timely risk assessment communication to University stakeholders •Proactively developing and maintaining key relationships with government and international organizations and professional membership groups such as the Pulse International network to stay abreast of global health and safety trends and communications and to ensure the University’s ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies •Sharing content expertise and providing operational support to inform the work of the Global Travel Risk Assessment Committee (GTRAC) Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!