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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · 19 hours ago

Associate Vice President for Safety and Risk Services

Daytona Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a global leader in aviation and aerospace education. They are seeking an Associate Vice President for Safety and Risk Services to provide strategic leadership and oversight for university-wide safety programs, ensuring a safe and compliant environment across their campuses and operations.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the Manger of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Prescott Manager of EH&S, and the Insurance & Risk Coordinator. Offer indirect oversight to aviation safety managers

Strengthen a consistent and collaborative culture of safety across the Daytona Beach and Prescott residential campuses and Worldwide operations

Build trust and enhance communication with academic units, student life, flight programs, research groups, and facilities teams

Serve as a visible, approachable leader who builds strong partnerships with students, faculty, staff, and campus organizations

Implement and oversee a structured and collaborative ecosystem that ensures safety analysis and mitigation is implemented at appropriate levels across the University

Serve as a liaison to the Flight Safety & Education (FS&E) Committee working closely with the University’s core leadership team member serving as the focal for this committee

Maintain a deep understanding of aviation safety, flight operations, safety management systems (SMS), and human factors

Participate in after-action reviews of flight-related incidents and monitor implementation of corrective actions and process improvements

Support leadership in determining which issues escalate to Senior Administration, the President, and the Board of Trustees

Collaborate with flight programs (AS, UAS, and others) to ensure alignment between operational safety practices and institutional policies

Provide strategic oversight for university-wide environmental health and safety programs, including occupational safety, hazardous materials, fire and life safety, and related regulatory compliance

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, fire codes) while promoting consistent EH&S standards across campuses and operations

Drive proactive hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation efforts to reduce incidents, regulatory exposure, and operational disruption

Oversee research and laboratory safety across the university, including specialized facilities, hazardous materials, and regulated environments

Understand unique regulatory considerations such as ITAR-controlled spaces, restricted access labs, and specialized research workflows

Improve the efficiency and clarity of policy review and approval processes to prevent proposals from stalling and to ensure timely advancement

Support safe operations in high-risk research facilities

Partner with Facilities Management, Planning & Construction, and external contractors to ensure safe operations on active construction sites and during major capital projects

Advise on safety expectations and issues for existing and new facilities

Provide guidance on commissioning processes and safety integration for new or renovated facilities

Collaborate with the Senior Vice President and CFO to ensure adequate coverage in the university’s insurance portfolio

Oversee insurance claims administration, including incident reporting, coordination with insurers and third-party administrators, trend analysis, and follow-up on corrective actions

Advise on insurance policy interpretation, coverage applicability, risk transfer strategies, and complex claims in collaboration with finance, legal, and operational leaders

Support insurance renewals through exposure analysis, loss history review, and recommendations to ensure appropriate and cost-effective coverage

Oversee university-wide safety-related policies (e.g., Minors on Campus, Use of Equipment and Vehicles)

Advise academic and administrative units on policies and provide guidance as needed

Identify and address asymmetries between campus or departmental policies to promote consistency while respecting operational differences

Maintain active presence on both residential campuses to identify concerns, strengthen partnerships, and reinforce safety expectations

Provide training, consultation, and support to student organizations, competition teams, and club advisors

Support safety planning for student travel, activities, and events

Provide guidance to student groups, advisors, and campus life staff on safe planning and execution of student events and activities

Serve on the Initial Review Committee to evaluate risks associated with institutional activities and programs

Convene and chair Safety Review Boards; oversee documentation, corrective action follow-up, and continuous monitoring

Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as institutional requirements and industry best practices

Advance policies, procedures, and safety initiatives with timely follow-through, ensuring work progresses even when not urgent

Establish clear prioritization frameworks to prevent delays in lower risk but important compliance or safety improvements

Build processes that simplify and streamline safety operations across campuses

Qualification

Aviation accident investigationSafety management systemsInsuranceRisk managementEnvironmentalHealth safetyFlight safetyHuman factorsLaboratoryResearch safetyOSHA standardsPolicyProcess improvementsCommunicationRelationship-buildingLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in safety, aviation, risk management, or related domains

Demonstrated ability to lead policy and process improvements efficiently

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, facilities organizations, and external partners

Strong communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills

Preferred

master's degree in aviation, Safety, Engineering, Environmental Health, Research Administration, or related field

aviation accident investigation

safety management systems

flight safety

human factors

aviation maintenance

environmental and health safety

OSHA standards

insurance and risk management

laboratory and research safety

higher education safety administration

Experience working in or with flight operations

Experience supporting residential campuses and student groups

Training or willingness to be trained in critical incident stress management

Benefits

Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!

Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.

Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

Company

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Embry‑Riddle has been at the forefront of ground-breaking aeronautical milestones since the early days of flight as the world's largest and most respected university specializing in aviation and aerospace.

Founded in 1926

Daytona Beach, Florida, US

1001-5000 employees