Careers at UMass Amherst

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary

The Global Safety and Security Coordinator supports health, safety and security for the University's travelers abroad by conducting research, monitoring global events, and performing a variety of tasks pertaining to and in support of international safety and security initiatives. 

Essential Functions

• Assists with implementing the University of Massachusetts’ Board of Trustees High-Risk Travel Policy for graduate students, faculty, and staff traveling abroad, including maintenance and review of the high-risk destination database.
• Maintains and updates Office of Global Affair's (OGA) overseas emergency incident database.
• Responsible for the registration and pre-departure support for non-credit student group travel abroad; assists with risk-reviews for such trips.
• Performs research, monitors global events, and produces analytical reports to supplement ongoing international travel support due to emergent incidents; assists with follow-up as necessary.
• Coordinates data entry, maintenance, and administrative support for Concur, Healix, and other university travel registry and incident management systems; produces data reports for insurance renewals.
• Manages the Global Safety and Security area of OGA’s website and related communications materials.
• Assists with the development and delivery of pre-departure orientations, security briefings and consultations for university travelers.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Bachelor's Degree with at least two years of full-time work experience.
• Ability to perform research and synthesize vast quantities of information.
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrated initiative as an individual contributor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook, and collaboration tools like SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a high degree of discretion and professionalism with sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Demonstrated interest in International Affairs or Security, Global Affairs, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a related field
• Experience living, studying or working outside the United States

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Typical office environment.
• This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.

Work Schedule

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Salary Information

Salary Level 25

Exempt Hiring Ranges

Special Instructions to Applicants

Upload your resume and cover letter, along with your completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.