Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for risk assessment, policy development, communication, training, and case management related to international University travel. The duration of this position is expected to be approximately July 1, 2025 through January 1, 2026.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, lead, coordinate, and participate in international health and safety- related risk management efforts and key projects associated with travel abroad. Develop, review, and initiate policies for international travel for the Washington University community, with emphasis on travel to medium and high risk international destinations.
• Communicate WashU international travel policy university-wide as the primary point of contact with school/department leaders and administrators to help ensure consistent compliance outlined procedures and protocols, including international travel registration, approval procedures, consent forms, waivers and other documents and other international travel risk-related initiatives.
• Monitor the University’s international travel exposure, with particular attention paid to high-risk locations; develop risk mitigation plans for travel to high-risk locations in consultation with necessary parties.
• Work with ISOS contacts for day-to-day concerns and overall adjustments and/or improvements to the WashU MyTrips.
• Serve as one of the University’s primary “first responders/authorized persons” in the event of an international crisis or incident that may affect the health, safety and security of WashU travelers which may require communicating with and accounting for those impacted.
• Liaise with other institutional offices and administrators to determine which program services are applicable to a given situation.
• Develop productive relationships with external experts and resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Corporate Security, Emergency Management, Higher Education Study Abroad, Or Related (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with issues related to international operations and security intelligence analysis.
• Ability to speak a foreign language a plus.
• Knowledge of other cultures valued.
• Experience travelling internationally.
• Ability to create effective infographics.
• Possess the key attributes of an exceptional analyst: insatiable and perpetual curiosity; the drive to find answers stemming from relevant and focused lines of inquiry; creative problem solving.
• Ability to effectively operate on the full spectrum of data, information and knowledge; and the ability to create easy-to-understand Decision-Support Tools & Graphics to facilitate critical understanding and decision-making.
• Able to recognize gaps in data and design effective collection strategies to fill gaps.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with effective presentation and training skills.
• Equally proficient with narratives, summaries and graphic presentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge in both national and international current events, including an understanding of the potential impact on security and the affected business.
• Ability to quickly assimilate new information, knowledgeable in articulating emerging threats and risks and recommend mitigation options and alternatives.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
• Proficient with establishing priorities that are aligned with risk and urgency.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with key stakeholders across the Department and communicate effec