Associate Vice President, Threat Assessment and Behavioral Intervention

Position Summary

The Associate Vice President, Threat Assessment and Behavioral Intervention (TABI) provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction for all Threat Assessment and Behavioral Intervention (TABI) functions across New York University's New York City and Brooklyn campuses. This pivotal role will oversee the full spectrum of safety and risk mitigation for all NYU community members (students, faculty, and staff) and non-NYU affiliates, and will serve as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, including municipal, state and federal law enforcement agencies.  The Associate Vice President will also develop and implement a community-centric strategy that focuses on best practices in threat assessment, behavioral intervention and the overall safety of the University community.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's Degree Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling/Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.Preferred Education:Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling/Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.Required Experience: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.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Exceptional proven ability to lead, manage, and inspire very large, diverse teams in a dynamic, high-pressure, and complex environment. Informed approach on working up, across, and down; breaking down siloes is mission-critical for this role. Profound and extensive knowledge of federal and state safety laws, including Clery Act compliance, NY State regulations, HIPAA, and 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 identify trends or patterns, assess metrics, drive data-informed operational performance improvements, and work with colleagues to recommend process or policy changes. Proficiency or knowledge base in security technology, contact management systems, incident reporting platforms, and visitor management protocols and tools. Demonstrated commitment to upholding a culture of community dignity and mutual respect regardless of identity, background, or viewpoint. A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a NY driver license.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: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.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $200,000.00 to USD $250,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

 

Human Resources will conduct a phone interview and possible skills assessments for a pool of qualified applicants. The candidates selected to move forward in the interview process may then participate in one-on-one, and/or panel interviews with DCS personnel designated by the hiring manager. The hiring manager may conduct a final interview and select the applicant for the position.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.