Assistant Vice President, Threat Assessment and Behavioral Intervention
$175,000–$175,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the full spectrum of safety and risk mitigation for all NYU community members and non-NYU affiliates across New York City and Brooklyn campuses. Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, including municipal, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Develop and implement a community-centric strategy focusing on best practices in threat assessment, behavioral intervention, and the overall safety of the University community. Lead very large, diverse teams in a dynamic, high-pressure environment while managing impactful emergencies in an urban setting. This pivotal role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Threat Assessment and Behavioral Intervention functions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling/Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in higher education, student affairs, law enforcement, campus safety, private security, or risk management within a large, complex organization
- Exceptional proven ability to lead, manage, and inspire very large, diverse teams in a dynamic, high-pressure, and complex environment
- Profound and extensive knowledge of federal and state safety laws, including Clery Act compliance, NY State regulations, HIPAA, FERPA
- Superior crisis management, strategic risk assessment, and advanced emergency response planning skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication, public speaking, and executive-level stakeholder engagement abilities, with a demonstrated capacity for transparent and empathetic communication
- Advanced analytical skills to assess complex security data, identify trends, and drive data-informed operational performance improvements
- Proficiency or knowledge base in modern security technology systems, including incident reporting platforms, advanced surveillance systems, integrated access control, emergency notification systems, and visitor management tools
- A valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a NY driver license
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling/Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
- 15+ years years corporate experience in a Communications or Global Operations Center preferred with law enforcement or military Tactical Operations Center and/or Watch Center experience a value-added plus
- Experience in effectively managing impactful emergencies on a university campus in an urban environment
- Experience as a leader in a change management environment
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another widely spoken language
- Understanding of best practices in the threat assessment and behavioral intervention
- Experience working with international teams and navigating diverse regulatory environments
- Demonstrated ability to build consensus and collaborate effectively with diverse university constituencies, including students, faculty, and staff
- Expertise in security system integration and emerging security technologies
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