<p>Position Title:</p> <p>International Risk Manager</p> <p>Job Group:</p> <p>Professional & Scientific</p> <p>Required Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Experience living, working or studying abroad</p> <p>Demonstrated background in international education or global safety/security</p> <p>Knowledge or prior use of international insurance programs or risk management practices</p> <p>Experience presenting/public speaking to groups</p> <p>Experience with project and/or process management</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Iowa State University is seeking an International Risk Manager to provide comprehensive oversight of global safety, security, and risk management for international activities. This critical role serves as the university's primary expert on international travel safety, emergency preparedness, and risk mitigation strategies for ISU students, faculty, and staff engaged in study abroad programs, international research, and global travel. The International Risk Manager will lead the development of proactive safety protocols, manage incident response efforts abroad, and ensure compliance with a variety of federal and institutional requirements. This position includes occasional international travel and offers the opportunity to shape the university's global risk landscape while supporting a safe and transformative international experience.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Risk Monitoring & Assessment</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor global news feeds, government advisories, and professional intelligence sources for risks affecting ISU's international activities.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform desk-based and on-site risk assessments for programs and high-risk travel destinations.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct thorough risk assessments for all high-risk travel and key moderate-risk programs.</p> </li><li> <p>Alert university leadership to significant international safety concerns and emerging threats.</p> </li><li> <p>Identify evolving risks and strategic opportunities, engaging stakeholders and external consultants as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain subject matter expertise in international safety best practices, security trends, and threat environments.</p> </li><li> <p>Compliance & Professional Development</p> </li><li> <p>Support compliance with federal mandates such as Clery Act reporting, Title IX cases abroad, and research security protocols (export controls, NSPM-33, CHIPS and Science Act).</p> </li><li> <p>Attend relevant conferences, trainings, and professional development opportunities.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in higher education safety networks and information-sharing initiatives.</p> </li><li> <p>Training & Outreach</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and deliver pre-travel safety orientations and training for international trip leaders.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with campus partners to implement safety and security education across departments.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as a trusted advisor to university leadership, committees, and individuals on international risk and security issues.</p> </li><li> <p>Lead outreach efforts to promote risk management resources and training opportunities university-wide.</p> </li><li> <p>Travel Registry & Emergency Response Systems</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee ISU's university-wide travel registry system for international travel.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure effective traveler tracking and emergency contact capabilities.</p> </li><li> <p>Integrate travel data with risk assessment tools and emergency response systems.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain accurate traveler location databases for emergency planning and response.</p> </li><li> <p>Vendor & Insurance Management</p> </li><li> <p>Manage vendor relationships for global emergency assistance, evacuation insurance, and travel registry services.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as ISU's liaison to the U.S. State Department's Overseas Security Advisory Council and other relevant bodies.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate foreign liability coverage and other international insurance policies as required.</p> </li><li> <p>Support international consulting needs and security services across campus units.</p> </li><li> <p>Emergency Management</p> </li><li> <p>Lead real-time response efforts for international medical emergencies, natural disasters, and security threats affecting ISU travelers.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate university-wide emergency preparedness with internal departments and external providers.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and maintain comprehensive international emergency response protocols, including destination-specific plans.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned.</p> </li></ul> <p>About the Department:</p> <p>The International Risk Manager is a part of Iowa State University's commitment to supporting safe, responsible, and enriching international engagement. This position, in the Department of Risk Management, is embedded within a collaborative network that includes the Study Abroad Center, Department of Public Safety, University Counsel, Student Health and Wellness, Environmental Health and Safety, and Academic Colleges. Iowa State University, a leading research institution, places a strong emphasis on global education and research initiatives. The work of the International Risk Manager ensures that ISU's international presence is supported by robust, thoughtful, and proactive safety strategies that protect and empower its global community.</p> <p>Level Guidelines</p> <ul> <li>Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU's mission and department or work unit goals </li><li>Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude </li><li>Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action </li><li>Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices </li><li>Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff </li><li>May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team) </li><li>May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist </li><li>Provides guidance to students </li></ul> <p>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.</p> <p>Appointment Type:</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Number of Months Employed Per Year:</p> <p>12 Month Work Period</p> <p>Time Type:</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Pay Grade:</p> <p>PS810</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.</p> <p>Original Posting Date:</p> <p>August 7, 2025</p> <p>Posting Close Date:</p> <p>August 21, 2025</p> <p>Job Requisition Number:</p> <p>R17560</p>