Assistant International Safety & Security Director

The University of Wisconsin-Madison International Division anticipates an opening for an Assistant International Safety and Security Director (Assistant ISSD). This position will begin work on or about 1 July 2026.

The Assistant International Safety and Security Director will be based in the International Division and is a full-time appointment (FTE). This position reports to the UW-Madison International Safety and Security Director (ISSD).

The Assistant International Safety and Security Director assists and supports the International Safety and Security Director (ISSD) in all matters related to assigned capacities and duties. Serves as a critical resource for faculty members, graduate students, undergraduates, postdocs, and staff engaged in international activities. Coordinates actions in direct safety and security support to travelers (before, during, and after travel), including helping manage international crises in coordination with other campus offices and resources.

The assistant director supports the administration, coordination, and promotion of a comprehensive international safety and security preparedness strategy in the following essential areas:

Policy review, revision, and administration

Strategic risk assessment and crisis preparedness

Coordinating internal communications and shared resources/services Supporting research, analysis, and coordination during crisis management Review and assessment of pre-departure safety and security planning, training, and resources.

Responsibilities

Serves as a resource to the academic and administrative units that sponsor travel to address policy questions and practical issues associated with safety and security

Assists the International Safety and Security Director (ISSD) to extend support services to travelers, including updating and maintaining an accessible ISSD website

Collaborates with and supports the International Safety and Security Director (ISSD) in proposing, developing, socializing, and implementing travel-related policies

Collaborates with and supports the International Safety and Security Director (ISSD) to strengthen partnerships with other administrative units supporting university travel abroad

May act as a point of contact or coordinator for travel-related safety and security events and crises determined by the International Safety and Security Director (ISSD) in support of campus units.

• Review, assess, and offer revision to UW-Madison policies, guidance, and communications relevant to international safety and security practices

• Support the ISSD in administering the UW-Madison International Resources, Guidelines, and Policies (International Travel Policy) and related processes

• Support administration of the University International Travel Committee (UITC) in its operations

• Monitor and analyze a variety of resources to remain current with world news and events

• Research subject- and location-specific security dynamics in international environments to assess risks to the safety and security of university students and employees.

• Respond to questions from travelers and supporting university offices and organizations

• Review and assess the utility of safety and security resources for campus application

• Assist in tracking and maintaining data related to health, safety, and security incidents abroad

• Maintain a working knowledge of the UW System international health, medical, and evacuation insurance policy and offer a knowledgeable response to related questions

• Maintain the ISSD safety and security website; update and revise content

• Represent UW-Madison in related professional meetings, webinars, and conferences

• Support the ISSD in coordinating actions, protocols, and communications during a crisis that impacts students and/or employees and requires coordination of campus & external resources

• Review and assess travel safety and security pre-departure training content

• Other projects or duties as assigned

• May act as a point of contact or coordinator for travel-related incidents and crisesas determined by the International Safety and Security Director (ISSD) in support of campus units

• Serves as a resource to the academic and administrative units that sponsor travel to address policy and practical issues

• Assists the International Safety and Security Director (ISSD) to extend support services to travelers

• Collaborates with campus leaders in proposing, developing, socializing, and implementing travel-related policies

• Collaborates with and supports the International Safety and Security Director (ISSD) to strengthen partnerships with administrative units supporting travel including those related to health and wellness, travel booking and registration, finances, research, environmental health and safety, visas, and IT security

International Safety & Security, Dean's Office- UW Madison, International Division

Minimum annual salary of $72,000, depending on qualifications

Experiences in researching, assessing, and reporting global security events and risk trends

using open-source and commercial intelligence resources

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent analytical skills applying qualitative and quantitative methodologies

Experiences with higher education study abroad operations and/or experiential learning abroad

Experiences with enterprise travel safety and security operations

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in any field of study

Preferred:

Master's Degree in Security Studies, Strategic Studies, International Relations, International Public Affairs, History, Political Science, Regional Studies, International Education, or a demonstrably related area; or a professional degree

Please submit a cover letter of application, a current CV/resume, and a list of three professional references in one combined PDF, through the online jobs portal by the assured consideration date.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Ronald Machoian at:ronald.machoian@wisc.edu.

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