Director of Global Travel

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Job Posting Title:

Director of Global Travel, Safety, and Security

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM AA - Office of Global Engagement (Samba Dieng (00068360))

Work Location:

Thomas D. Boyd Hall

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

As LSU strives to further expand global mobility, the Director of Global Travel, Safety, and Security (GTSS) at LSU will lead all compliance, policy development, and procedures related to international travel, safety, and security for the institution's students, faculty, and staff. This role often involves developing and implementing policies, conducting risk assessments, and providing support and resources related to safety and security during international travel and activities. The director of GTSS will collaborate with various campus partners to create and maintain a reliable infrastructure for global travel and safety. The person in this role will report to the Senior International Officer.  

Job Duties:

Develop Policies and Procedures to Support Travel :
Initiate, maintain, and coordinate university-wide policies and processes related to global programs; oversee LSU travel registration process for all business international travel for faculty, staff, and students; develop and maintain practical and effective international health and safety standards, expectations, policies, and guidelines for all LSU global programs, activities, and independent travelers, including protocols suitable for high-threat environments.; develop and direct university responses to international events that impact faculty, staff, and student travel; recommend local structures for safety management and develop best practice roles and responsibilities. create plans, guides, web pages, etc. for travel safety, program development, and security abroad guidance; partner with officials across campus to build consensus, facilitate implementation, and collect feedback making connections among units with common needs, serve as a member of the International Travel Committee. -20%

Research and Analysis :
Research and continuously assess international health and safety standards and best practices. Provide risk management analyses and recommendations as applied to university-wide groups and individual programs and activities and arrange for systematic evaluation and audits; monitor worldwide events, issues, legal decisions, and trends that may affect LSU programs abroad and disseminate alerts and announcements according to standardized protocols; coordinate in-depth risk forecasting and analysis (political and security), when needed; alert the University leaders to major safety concerns, whether systemic or incident specific; identify and address areas of limited expertise, engaging LSU faculty, experts and outside consultants as needed; review program and travel plans and recommend steps to mitigate risk and improve balance between safety risks and academic objectives; conduct periodic site visits when necessary to evaluate program viability or current procedures. -20%

Advise and train students, faculty, and staff on policies and procedures:
Provide expert advice on global health and safety to the University community and interpret relevant rules, policies, and protocols; develop general and specific emergency plans, oversee international emergency response, train emergency responders, and directly manage complex emergencies; develop training for program organizers; provide guidance for students and content for local training and pre-departure orientation programs; partner with LSU units and administrators to facilitate health and safety education to protect students, employees, and the University itself against hazards abroad; work closely with appropriate units on campus, improve and promote the use of on-line International Travel Registration, including collection, travel tracking, incident reporting, compliance and related processes. -15%

Incident and Crisis Management:

Oversee and participate in operation of a 24/7 International Emergency line, serving as the primary incident leader for international emergencies involving the LSU community of international travelers as well as external partners in the event of an emergency; train individuals responsible for managing emergency response situations, provide regular updates to emergency contacts and procedures, and offer training on mitigating risk to the LSU community; develop and maintain a university-wide incident reporting system in collaboration with campus security protocols; conduct incident debriefings and after-action reviews after major incidents that impact health and safety; draft appropriate reports and recommendations. -15%

Communication and Compliance :
Develop, manage, and coordinate communications and outreach to promote international safety initiatives and practices at all levels of the organization; develop effective partnerships with key education abroad program providers as it relates to global travel, health, safety, and security; coordinate with Risk Management to understand and effectively communicate vendor and contractual relationships; in collaboration with the Office of Global Engagement and the LSU Marketing and  Communications unit, provide messaging to media inquiries;  write reports and proposals as required -10%

Compliance:
Work closely with Risk Management to develop and implement consistent international health, safety, and compliance communication; assess whether existing precautions, plans and policies are adequate to reduce potential risk and meet applicable Federal, State and University compliance; serve as campus security authority for LSU sponsored programs abroad in coordination with Office of General Counsel, the Police Department, Risk Management, etc. -10%

Professional Development and Leadership:
Develop and maintain a reliable network of support and shared resources among institutional peers (e.g., PULSE) in the areas of international health and safety; maintain and foster productive relationships with external experts and resources including those at the US Department of State, Overseas Advisory Council (OSAC), the FBI, University Risk Management and On Call international health insurance, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the Forum on Education Abroad, and other relevant groups; develop effective partnerships with key education abroad program providers, non-governmental organizations, corporations, and government agencies in the areas of international health and safety; contribute to the development of the international health and safety risk management field through professional development, national committee and board service, presentations and publications. -5%

Other duties as assigned. -5%

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with seven years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Specific Experience in Global safety, security, emergency, or risk management or overseas program management for a university, governmental or non-governmental organization, and/or international business

  LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in international education or business, law, communications, risk-analysis or related field of study with over 5 years of experience.

Specific Experience:

• Previous position in higher education with relevant and progressively responsible experience in international risk management and analysis.
• Experience coordinating across administrative units and working with faculty or senior staff.
• Working proficiency in a foreign language.

Operation Essential Personnel - This position may be asked to work during an official closure, but who is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a resume/CV, cover letter, three professional references including name, title, phone number and email address.

For questions and concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Jennifer Kennison at [email protected].

Posting Date:

September 3, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 15, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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