Associate Vice President Safety and Risk Services

Position: Associate Vice President for Safety and Risk Services
* 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.
* 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.
* This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position.
* Travel to Prescott and other ERAU locations is required.
* The role requires flexibility to work the hours necessary to meet operational and safety needs.
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* 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:*
* * 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.*   .
** Required Education and

Qualifications:

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* * Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in aviation, Safety, Engineering, Environmental Health, Research Administration, or related field preferred.
* Skills, knowledge, or abilities preferred in one or more of the following:
* 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, and
* higher education safety administration.
* 5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in safety, aviation, risk management, or related domains.
* Experience working in or with flight operations strongly preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to lead policy and process improvements efficiently.
* Proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, facilities organizations, and external partners.
* Experience supporting residential campuses and student groups preferred.
* Training or willingness to be trained in critical incident stress management.
* Strong communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
** Application process/requirements
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