Dis Director Of Health And Safety

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DIS Director of Health and Safety

Duties: Responsible for risk assessment, analysis, incident response, insurance, legal matters, and related communication for DIS; serves as the primary U.S.- based responder to incidents and emergencies involving DIS students in Copenhagen, Stockholm, and on study tours; and will develop and implement training for staff on health, safety, security and legal compliance. Develop, update, and manage emergency plans/protocols. Conduct risk analysis and create remediation plans. Work with resident staff to review program activities to ensure that they are in compliance with DIS health, safety, and security standards. Review housing options and advise resident staff on health & safety concerns. Analyze onsite program orientations and student materials to ensure that health and safety topics/protocols are adequately addressed. Develop and maintain process for collection, storage, and access to emergency contact information for students and key stakeholders. Monitor and assess relevant international health and safety data, world events, and legal decisions affecting higher education for potential impact to DIS students. Work closely with DIS staff, other risk managers, U.S. Department of State, and local authorities to assess/monitor conditions and incidents that present potential or actual risks to DIS programs or students. Manage high-level individual emergencies and group emergencies/crisis and coordinate external communications during such emergencies with key stakeholders including partner institutions, parents, students and staff. Lead Emergency Response Group and convene group in response to any perceived or real threats that may require implementation of emergency contingencies. Remain available and advise emergency phone holders and onsite staff 24/7. Serve as a member of DIS Care Team and handle student cases as necessary. Provide guidance and make recommendations to the DIS Care Team regarding student health/mental health support needs/requests prior to, and during program. Ensure that all incidents are managed with appropriate levels of confidentiality, consistent adherence to DIS policies, and delivery of superior customer service. Negotiate insurance policies and premiums. Coordinate insurance coverage for individual student claims between family, home university, DIS, and insurance companies. Develop and manage database of student insurance coverage. Provide legal counsel for legal matters involving students or partner contracts and consult with external counsel as necessary. Advise on DIS student contracts/waivers and partnership negotiations. Responsible for developing and conducting training programs on health and safety for staff tailored to their job functions to make sure that staff are familiar with health, safety, and security protocols and are able to respond appropriately. Update appropriate sections of staff manual to reflect current policies & procedures. Provide initial and ongoing staff training on Title IX, FERPA, The Clery Act, HIPAA, and all other laws, regulations, and best practices related to education abroad. Responsible for ensuring that a DIS incident database system effectively captures relevant data about student incidents. Maintain statistics on DIS incidents and provide the Executive Team with reports, analysis of trends, and provide recommendations on preventative measures. Serve as Title IX, FERPA, ADA, and Compliance Officer for DIS. Represent DIS at conferences focusing on health, safety, and security. Serve on international or national boards/committees to advocate and further the interests of the education abroad field and/or DIS. Respond to questions from DIS partner institutions on policy and protocols.

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