Posted in Other 29 days ago.
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
28-Mar-2024
Campus Services
65439BR
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of International Safety and Security Programs is responsible for developing, leading, and managing safety and security programming and risk mitigation strategies that support Harvard Schools’ and business units’ international engagements. This role reports to the Director of International Safety and Security (IS&S) in Harvard Global Support Services (GSS). The position has a University-wide scope, interacting with a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, academics, and higher education partners. In the absence of the Director, and as needed, this roles serves as the manager, assuming the role of the Director and representing IS&S with management and with University affiliates. This role also represents Harvard’s international safety and security interests with government entities, security partners, and other external partners.
Program Management
Advise on international travel, including to high-threat environments, and prepare travelers and program leaders through in-person and online training and consultations. Perform planning and preparation as well as monitoring and debriefing for elevated-risk and high-risk trips. Develop and support protocols and procedures for travelers with identity-based risks, including one-on-one support, and adapt as needed. Lead the IS&S team’s review, update, and content creation for pre-travel resources, training, and orientations based on emerging needs and trends among Harvard travelers and the global security landscape. Manage IS&S’ Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) and supervise a Co-op Assistant Security Specialist. Serve as a liaison between GSS and relevant University partners, vendors, and external agencies.
Emergency Response & Crisis Management
Support the Assistant Director of International Safety and Security Operations with managing the University’s response to international incidents, working collaboratively with IS&S team members and, as needed, leading the emergency response effort. Serve as a core member of the International Emergency Management Team (IEMT)—a working group led by GSS and comprised of 60+ representatives from every Harvard School, relevant Central Administration departments, and on-campus emergency support services. Support the IEMT’s response to international incidents. As needed, consult with case managers from the University’s global emergency response provider to monitor travelers’ medical, mental health, and security incidents, facilitate the response to support travelers’ needs, and inform relevant Harvard administrators and leadership. Share and rotate weekly 24/7 on-call responsibilities with IS&S team members.
Position Description
Program and Project Management
Basic Qualifications
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Working Conditions
This is a hybrid position based in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a weekly in-office cadence. Remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently include Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Additional Information
Emergency status designation: Critical operations personnel. Must be available 24/7 by phone, email, and digital device during defined on-call periods and during emergency response situations.
Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel (including high-risk locations) for conferences and trainings, site assessments, and/or emergency response.
Work Format Details
This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
About Us
About Harvard University’s international footprint
Harvard’s international engagements are vast and deep—with more than 20 research centers across the globe and nearly 7,000 students, faculty, academics, and staff traveling abroad annually to more than 150 countries to study, work, conduct research, attend conferences, compete, and perform. The University funds or enables a significant amount of independent travel in addition to organized group travel.
About Harvard GSS
Harvard GSS offers international travel, research, and programming support in areas that span safety and security, health, culture, outbound immigration, employment, financial and legal matters, and research center operations. We serve students, faculty, staff, and academics across all Harvard Schools, departments, and centers. Since 2011, GSS has helped the Harvard community minimize risk, manage complexity, and feel confident about their international activities and travel. Join our dedicated, experienced team and help Harvard affiliates pursue extraordinary opportunities and achieve their international research, teaching, and learning goals. Learn more about GSS.
Benefits
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Job Function
General Administration
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Code
360058 Admin Offcr/SrIndiv Contrib
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub-Unit
Global Support Services
058
Department
103746
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status
Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening
Criminal, Education, Employment, Identity
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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