International Risk and Operations Manager
University of California - Irvine | |
medical insurance, remote work | |
United States, California, Irvine | |
May 07, 2024 | |
Job Opening ID: 68757
Reports To: Chief Global Affairs Officer and AVC Global Engagement
Working Title: International Risk and Operations Manager
Department:
Study Abroad Center
Bargaining Unit:
99
FLSA:
Exempt
Payroll Job Code:
007399
Job Location:
UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time:
100%
Work Schedule:
8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career
Position Summary:
The mission of the Study Abroad Center (SAC) is to foster a culture at UCI in which study abroad is expected and achievable for all students. The Center reports to the Office of Global Engagement (OGE) and assists students in participating in programs abroad that offer unique academic opportunities, international learning and personal development while making progress toward their UCI degree. Graduates who have studied abroad become future leaders - in public, private and non-profit sectors - with a more nuanced understanding of other countries and cultures as well as greater self-awareness and self-confidence. We aim to ensure that our students' study abroad experiences help them affect positive change in the world, both locally and globally.
Responsible for mitigating health and safety risks for students traveling outside the US. Implements, manages, evaluates and updates a comprehensive travel preparedness strategy, student international travel policies and procedures. Review and approval responsibility for travel proposals and provider partners including vetting universities for exchange. Develops and recommends risk mitigation strategies for independent study and faculty-led programs. Conducts outreach to promote, advise and train about health, safety and security overseas. Designs general and specific education abroad emergency plans, oversees emergency response, trains Study Abroad Center (SAC) staff and directly manages complex emergencies. Conducts training for faculty-led program leaders and student travelers. Collaborates with counterparts at the other UC schools and supports the international risk management efforts of the campus and system. Other campus units may request advice and collaboration for international research security and global strategy. Many operational functions of SAC are essential to risk management such as travel planning, data management, complete and timely student applications, orientation and waiver processes, reporting. Supervises two operations staff and provides overall management of internal processes of the unit. Works closely under the director to understand their vision and priorities and to direct unit operations to ensure they are accomplished effectively. Responsible for improving efficiency, productivity and ensuring high quality performance and client satisfaction. Creates work plans and manages development of SAC programs. Directly supervises operations and administrative positions within SAC. Recommends budget to director who has responsibility for financial decisions. The position reports to the Director of Study Abroad, is part of the Study Abroad Center team, and also works closely with the Chief Global Affairs Officer for broader campus concerns. Uses advanced operational concepts and objectives to resolve highly complex issues. Regularly works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Primarily deals with programs and proposals with broad impact across study abroad and global engagement. Develops and oversees the implementation of new risk programs and processes.
Total Compensation: In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. The expected pay range for this recruitment is $81,900.00 - $87,456.00 (Annual Salary). The Full Salary Range for the salary grade this position is assigned to is $81,900.00 - $150,500.00 (Annual Salary).
Department Website:
UCI Study Abroad
Required:
Preferred:
Special Conditions Required:
Conditions of Employment:
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
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