About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
The International Security Assistant provides health, safety and security support for the University's travelers abroad. Under the supervision of the Director of International Health, Safety, and Security, the International Security Assistant will be assigned a variety of tasks pertaining to international safety and security initiatives.
Essential Functions
- Performs research and analysis to supplement ongoing intelligence and research initiatives
- Provides data entry, maintenance, and administrative support for university travel registry, incident database, and other university systems
- Provides administrative support for the High-Risk Travel Review process for graduate students, faculty, and staff
- Monitors global events and produces analytical reports as needed
- Assists in maintaining and updating university’s list of high-risk destinations, IPO’s website and related communications materials
- Plans 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
- 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
- Demonstrated interest in International Affairs or Security, Global Affairs, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a related field
- 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
- Experience living, studying or working outside the United States
Work Schedule
- Schedule varies depending on the needs of the department.
- This is a temporary, unbenefited position
Salary Information
$25 per hour
Special Instructions to Applicants
Upload your resume along with your completed application. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.