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About the role

Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice Provost/Executive Director of Global Operations in the Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs (OVPIA), the Associate Director, International Health, Safety, and Security (AD-IHSS) applies an institution-wide approach to support international travel by Cornell's Ithaca and NYC Tech campuses.

This position serves as the point of contact within Cornell for health, safety and security preparedness protocols and services associated with international travel. The AD-IHSS manages the Cornell International Travel Registry and travel petition process, stewards compliance of Policy 8.5, and maintains a travel warning and restricted destination list. They facilitate education and training of travelers and program leaders; prepares campus partners for site visits; consults on safety plan development and related inquiries; assists in policy development and protocols; and creates/maintains a variety of travel resources for the campus community. They also support the International Travel Advisory and Response Team (ITART) by researching and monitoring world affairs; evaluating special travel requests; providing information and analysis; and assisting in implementing decisions made by ITART and university leadership. The AD-IHSS manages the day-to-day relationship with our international health and security risk management vendor and is the primary responder 24/7 for international crisis and/or consultations.

The ideal candidate will be a leader with vision and come with deep professional experience in international health, safety, and security, likely from holding a similar role in a complex, research driven higher education institution or other international organization. They will have a passion for the field and supporting student, staff, and faculty international travel, whether helping travelers identify and understand the general and context-specific risks of traveling abroad, communicating resources available to them, and ensuring that travelers are thoughtfully supported in the event of an emergency or incident while abroad. They will have experience in strategically identifying opportunities to meet evolving needs, preparing carefully crafted proposals, working collaboratively with stakeholders to present ideas, and taking approved projects to the finish line. They will also be able to quickly get up to speed on the university's risk tolerance level to align their work approach accordingly.

There's never a dull moment for this role as it is dynamic and filled with meaningful challenges that combine strategic thinking, problem solving, and creativity with action. Lateral influence and strong organizational and communication skills are needed to collaborate across the institution, champion existing and emerging policy and compliance needs, enhance programs, build efficiencies, and identify new opportunities to support Cornell's international travelers. Managing systems, data, KPIs, tracking impact and compliance, and leveraging innovative technology to efficiently scale operations is required.

The AD-IHSS is a member of Global Operations--an innovative team which, together, drives thoughtful, strategic change and looks for ways to improve upon its collective work and the support provided the Cornell community. Adaptability and a true openness to change is critical. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, new Federal research security guidelines for travel, export control compliance, and other changes on the horizon, this role will continue to evolve with institutional priorities.

Minimum salary - $85,000

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; 5-7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field (study abroad/international education, international health and security, legal studies, campus crisis and risk management) for a university or other educational organization, governmental or non-governmental organization, and/or complex international business.
• Demonstrated training, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with issues related to international travel, research, and education abroad.
• Excellent analytic skills as demonstrated in the ability to "troubleshoot" technical issues, address organizational challenges, and prioritize effectively.
• Experience implementing policies/procedures to meet organizational goals.
• Demonstrated experience building and fostering strong relationships at various organizational levels, with colleagues, clients, and the public.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and international communities.
• High comfort level with learning and maintaining online systems and tools.
• Knowledge of data analysis methods and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products or other analytical tools and databases, including Excel, SharePoint, OneNote and Teams. Power BI a plus.
• Ability to be on call for emergencies and/or consultations 24/7.

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Cornell University receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, superior retirement contributions and generous paid leave provisions, including paid Vacation and Health/Personal days and 13 university paid holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year's Day).

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