INTERNATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY & RISK MANAGER

One of the country’s most selective public research universities, Clemson University serves a uniquely driven and highly accomplished student body.

Ranked consistently as one of the best national public university by U.S.News & World Report, Clemson is a science- and engineering-oriented college dedicated to teaching, research and service. Founded in 1889, we remain committed both to world-class research and a high quality of life. In fact, 91 percent of our seniors say they’d pick Clemson again if they had it to do over.

Clemson’s retention and graduation rates rank among the highest in the country for public universities. We’ve been named among the best values by Kiplinger magazine in 2013, and SmartMoney in 2012 ranked us No. 7 in student return on investment.

Our beautiful college campus sits on 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the shores of Hartwell Lake. But we also have research facilities and economic development hubs throughout the state of South Carolina — in Greenville, Greenwood, Columbia and Charleston.

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Oversees the development and implementation of policies, procedures and trainings focused on proactively managing the health, safety and security of Clemson's Global Engagement activities. This position assesses and evaluates potential risk, oversees compliance within global engagement activities, and coordinates emergency response. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

25% - Essential - Policy Development, Review and Implementation: Develops and interprets university-wide policies, procedures, and practices relating to student international travel, focusing on risk management, university liability, emergency preparedness and crisis management. Coordinates the alignment and integration of international risk management policy and procedures with associated policies across the institution. Leads the implementation of policy and risk management activities of the Office of Global Engagement (OGE), coordinate High Risk Travel Reviews and serve on the High Risk Travel Advisory Group (HRTAG).
25% - Essential - Crisis Management: Initiates collaborative efforts across the institution to establish risk management protocols related to university global engagement. Supervises proactive emergency and contingency planning and post-action review. Serves as primary crisis manager for emergencies abroad, working with insurers and on-site emergency response providers as appropriate. Manages complex emergencies within the University structure, collaborating closely with the education abroad director, leadership in the colleges, and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Represents OGE when working with emergency and crisis related teams. Coordinates with the EOC and Student Affairs in the management of incidents involving the health and safety of international students and scholars at Clemson.
25% - Essential - Risk Assessment, Training and Outreach: Monitors world events, prominent health, safety and legal issues affecting international education. Implements risk assessment and analysis for international programming initiatives, and for High Risk destinations. Conducts international site visits upon request. Effectively communicate risk assessments, policies and protocols to necessary stakeholders. Develops communication plan and risk management trainings for global engagement activities, including the development of on-line training modules. Coordinates and leads workshops related to health and safety.
15% - Essential - Compliance: Monitors compliance with the university policies and all associated requirements, including student health and disciplinary eligibility screening. Coordinates with academic and administrative units regarding policies, practices or procedures. Supports university compliance with laws, and regulations related to health and safety abroad including FERPA, HIPAA, Section 504 and the ADA, Title IX, Clery Act, and insurance requirements for visiting students and scholars.
10% - Non-Essential - Professional Development: Stays current with health, safety, security and risk management best practices pertaining to international education. Makes presentations pertaining to the field at conferences, as appropriate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree
Experience - 2+ years of health, safety and risk management experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Master's Degree
Experience - 5+ years of experience with international risk management and analysis. Preference will be given to those with experience working with international education or study abroad programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Anticipated Hiring Range($65,000.00 - $78,000.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

November 11, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.